Jobs at Avantus

The role involves managing the development of solar and energy storage projects, requiring leadership, project management, and strong financial analysis. Candidates need at least 5 years in energy infrastructure development, particularly in WECC markets. Responsibilities include site acquisition, permitting, budget management, and stakeholder coordination.

Lead development engineering for mid-to-late stage utility-scale PV+Storage projects. Manage and mentor engineering/design teams, assess site constructability, guide cost-benefit and risk discussions, support optimization and automation efforts, coordinate with EPC/procurement/optimization teams, perform site assessments, and drive design-for-cost and LCOE-focused optimization across project lifecycle.

Lead technical optimization for utility-scale solar+storage projects from early development through financing. Model production (P50/P90/P99), evaluate design and LCOE trade-offs, support PPA bids, coordinate with EPCs and IEs, perform technical diligence, and present optimization findings to stakeholders.

Lead development of powered land and data center energy infrastructure, build a repeatable pipeline of powered land and co-development opportunities, manage site selection, permitting, utility coordination, and energy agreements, and build partnerships with utilities, hyperscalers, and developers to monetize and develop energized campuses.

Lead storage engineering for utility-scale PV+S projects: define BESS scope, partner with suppliers and EPCs, write and negotiate technical contracts, specify controls/SCADA, support permitting and compliance, review technical deliverables, and manage handoff through construction, commissioning, and operation to meet PPA obligations.

The Associate, Project Finance will support the team in sourcing and executing project sales and structured financing, performing market analysis, and collaborating across teams to ensure transaction deadlines are met.