Sr. Director, Development – Renewables & Storage

Description

Job Location: Arlington, Midland, Houston TX Hybrid. Includes travel

Who We Are

Priority Power is the energy partner delivering the systems, expertise, and execution, required to power enterprise growth. Through our integrated multi-service offering spanning strategy, supply, infrastructure, and operations, we develop and operate mission critical energy solutions for organizations navigating today's complex energy landscape. From greenfield to gigawatt to grid, we make power possible at the scale and speed of ambitious growth demands - meeting the needs of an energy driven future.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted and capable integrated energy partner in the United States - delivering strategy, infrastructure, and execution at the speed ambitious growth demands.

Our Mission

Priority Power delivers the strategy, infrastructure, and execution that powers enterprise growth - with the speed, transparency, and accountability our clients depend on.

Position Overview

The Director, Development – Renewables & Storage will lead the development of projects that will deliver reliable, dispatchable generation capacity to Priority Power’s large industrial and commercial customers across market verticals including oil and gas, hyperscale data centers, crypto mining, and other power-intensive industries. 

The successful candidate will set the strategic direction for Priority Power’s renewables and storage development pipeline, manage a team of project development managers and analysts, and maintain executive-level accountability for project quality, schedule, budget, and risk across the portfolio. This role demands a seasoned developer with deep technical expertise across solar, wind, and energy storage, combined with the leadership acumen to build strong internal teams, cultivate customer and utility relationships, and navigate complex multi-stakeholder development environments.

This position can be based in Priority Power’s Arlington, Midland or Houston, Texas office (Hybrid) and will be expected to travel at least 25% of the time to other Priority Power offices, customer meetings, and project site visits.

The successful candidate will work on a cross functional team with new product development, origination, commercial, legal, finance, engineering, construction, and outside consultants, landowners, customers, project stakeholders and utility companies. The role requires project management knowledge and expertise with utility-class electrical infrastructure development.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Engineer & Development Officer and other internal stakeholders with renewable energy expertise to qualify and advance utility-scale solar PV and wind generation projects, including standalone, hybrid, and co-located battery storage configurations.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of utility-scale renewable and storage projects, cultivating relationships with landowners, offtake counterparties, utilities, and co-developers to identify and secure new development opportunities.
• Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
• Provide executive-level oversight and technical guidance across all project development workstreams including land acquisition, resource assessment, environmental and land-use permitting, interconnection, engineering, and contracting, ensuring projects advance on schedule and within budget.
• Own the development budget and portfolio-level reporting for renewables and storage, presenting project status, risk assessments, and investment recommendations to the Chief Engineer & Development Officer and executive leadership.
• Lead commercial technical negotiations and provide technical leadership on key project agreements including land leases, interconnection agreements, offtake contracts (PPAs, tolling agreements, behind-the-meter arrangements), and EPC and equipment supply contracts.
• Serve as Priority Power’s primary external representative for the renewables and storage portfolio, engaging with customers, utilities, RTOs/ISOs, landowners, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance projects and build the company’s market position.
• Work with internal construction management team on contractor selection process.
• Coordinate with construction management team on securing other permits.
• Handoff projects once fully developed and permitted to construction management team.
• Participate in project financings answering relevant diligence questions and providing required documents.
• Coordinate additional resources or outside consultants/contractors as well as managing and meeting expenses throughout project development.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and best practices across the renewables and storage team, leveraging lessons learned to improve project quality, reduce cycle time, and manage risk.
• Provide strategic input to Business Development and Origination on customer targeting, product structuring, and market positioning for renewables and storage offerings.

Requirements

• At least 15 (fifteen) years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy and/or energy storage project development, with a minimum of 8 years in a senior leadership or director-level role managing development teams and overseeing multi-project portfolios.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with preference for electrical, mechanical, chemical or demonstration of sufficient expertise in renewables (solar and wind) and storage (BESS/ESS) systems.
• Professional Engineering licensing or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully developing and closing utility-scale solar, wind, and/or BESS projects, with experience across the full development lifecycle from greenfield origination through NTP and construction commencement.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of thermal generation plant systems including fuel handling, combustion, emissions controls (SCR, oxidation catalyst, DLN combustors), cooling water, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Proven leadership experience building and managing high-performing development teams, with the ability to recruit, develop, and retain technical and project management talent in a competitive market.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent Priority Power at the executive level with customers, utilities, investors, regulators, and industry forums.
• Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional team environment for project development and execution.
• Ability to manage client expectations within the context of project development and execution.
• Ability to effectively address and either manage or participate in the resolution of conflicts with clients or other project stakeholders which may arise throughout the course of project development. 
• Willingness and ability to travel 25 - 50% on average but more as required by projects.
• Established relationships across the renewable energy and storage ecosystem, including with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, landowners, equipment OEMs, EPC contractors, co-developers, and financial institutions is strongly preferred.
• Experience with both front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter dispatchable thermal generation, including peaker and baseload configurations, is a plus.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems, portfolio management tools, and developing KPIs and development metrics to track and report pipeline health and team performance.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Choose Priority Power?

Empowered to Make an Impact in a Values-Driven Energy Future
At Priority Power, we’re more than just an energy company—we’re a purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming the future of energy through meaningful work, empowered people, and enduring partnerships. We invite mission-minded professionals to grow with us in a culture defined by trust, collaboration, and real outcomes.

Values-Driven Culture
We lead with integrity, customer focus, and accountability—prioritizing ethics and purpose in every decision we make. Our culture is rooted in doing what’s right for our clients, our communities, and each other.

Empowered Opportunities
Here, initiative is celebrated. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and contribute in ways that grow your career and advance our mission. We empower our employees to take ownership of their impact.

Accountability & Outcomes Orientation
Our results matter. We are a high-performance culture that rewards accountability, champions progress and celebrates milestones that move the needle for our clients and the energy industry.

Collaborative Colleagues
You’ll work alongside passionate experts who are generous with knowledge and united by a shared vision. Cross-functional teamwork and open communication are at the core of how we solve big energy challenges together.

Make a Real Difference
At Priority Power, your work directly contributes to building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future. Whether optimizing large-scale power strategies or innovating in renewables, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself.

Flexible Work Environment
We respect your life outside of work. Our flexible work policies allow you to thrive personally and professionally ensuring balance, trust, and well-being for every team member.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.