[Hiring] Development Manager, DG Solar & Energy Storage @Qcells

Role Description

The Development Manager leads pre-NTP development activities across Qcells' DG solar and standalone ESS portfolio. The role spans three core functions:

• Development due diligence to support acquisitions including permitting and land related investigations.
• Lead acquired projects from Close to NTP in conjunction with other Development team.
• Support early-stage greenfield ESS development, with a focus on the Northeast and Midwest.

This is a development execution role and requires deep expertise in permitting, land use, and early engineering.

Responsibilities

• Primary Responsibilities (Pre-NTP Focus)
  • Lead development of DD across permitting, zoning, environmental, and land use.
  • Support validation of program eligibility (VDER/ICSA/PWA, IL ABP, NJ SREC-II, MD CSI).
  • Review early engineering and site constraints with internal teams.
  • Identify gating items and critical path issues.
  • Prepare concise DD summaries and development risk memos.
• Quarterbacking Projects (Close to NTP)
  • Own NTP schedules, risk registers, and development budgets.
  • Drive permitting, land use approvals, environmental deliverables, and utility tasks.
  • Manage consultants (survey, civil, environmental, geotech, counsel).
  • Align closely with Transaction and Construction Leads for smooth handoffs.
  • Ensure ITC compliance (energy community, brownfield, domestic content).
  • Provide clear weekly updates and timely escalations.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Maintain alignment with Acquisitions, Engineering, Interconnection, Policy, Finance, and Legal.
  • Manage external consultants and local stakeholders efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of professional work experience in renewable energy development with DG solar and/or ESS experience.
• Expertise in matters associated with permitting, real estate, and NTP processes.
• Strong knowledge in DG markets (NY, IL, NJ, MD) and community solar/state program rules.
• Fluency in incentive compliance (VDER/ICSA/PWA, ABP, SREC-II, CSI) and PJM/GETS participation for storage.
• Familiarity with ITC pathways (energy community, brownfield, domestic content).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder development workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with strong risk identification and escalation judgment.
• Technically conversant in ESS fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with development in PJM or Northeast/Midwest markets.
• Strong analytical and commercial problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage consultants and external resources.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with GIS, CAD, and PM tools.

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $135,400 - $162,400
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $124,100 - $148,800
• Zone 3 (All others): $112,800 - $135,300

The applicable salary range is based on the employee's primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Mobility
  • Standing: 20% of time
  • Sitting: 70% of time
  • Walking: 10% of time
• Strength
  • Pulling: up to 10 Pounds
  • Pushing: up to 10 Pounds
  • Carrying: up to 10 Pounds
  • Lifting: up to 10 Pounds
• Dexterity
  • Typing: Frequently
  • Handling: Frequently
  • Reaching: Frequently
• Agility
  • Turning: Frequently
  • Twisting: Frequently
  • Bending: Occasionally
  • Crouching: Occasionally
  • Balancing: Never
  • Climbing: Never
  • Crawling: Never
  • Kneeling: Never