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Trinasolar · 1 day ago

Project Development Manager, Hybrid Project (Solar, BESS & Data Center)

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $250K/yr

5+ years exp

Trina Solar is a global leader in smart energy solutions, and they are seeking a highly accomplished Project Development Manager to oversee the development of hybrid projects that include solar, battery energy storage, and data centers. The role involves managing projects from site identification through permitting and interconnection, ensuring compliance with regulations and aligning renewable energy delivery with operational demands.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Originate and develop hybrid projects (solar, BESS, data center) according to the company need

Identify early-stage developers that will co-develop with Trina and lead deal structuring and commercial negotiations for project acquisition or other partnership structures such as development services agreement or joint development agreement

Identify, assess, and secure suitable project sites, including negotiating land agreements and maintaining landowner relationships

Manage environmental studies, permitting processes, and regulatory approvals at federal, state, and local levels

Coordinate interconnection applications with ISOs, utilities, and transmission providers to align with data center load and reliability needs

Develop and implement power supply strategies for data centers of both hyperscale AI and general purpose, ensuring compliance with redundancy, uptime, for both grid-connection and off-grid system requirements

Collaborate with data center partners to align renewable energy delivery with operational demands, load forecasting, and sustainability goals

Conduct commercial and technical assessments to ensure projects meet both renewable and data center requirement standards

Work cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, project finance, legal, and project management) to achieve project development milestones

Stay current on market trends, transmission planning, and regulatory updates

Qualification

Renewable energy project developmentPower supply solutionsInterconnection structuresStakeholder managementMarket experience ERCOTMarket experience MISOMarket experience SPPMarket experience WECCAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTeam playerSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

Minimum 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development (solar and/or storage), with demonstrated experience and proven track record in project development is required

Strong understanding of both renewable project development and the power requirements, interconnection structures, and reliability standards associated with data center co-location

Proven ability to coordinate with utilities, ISOs, and regulatory entities

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and technical understanding of renewable energy systems

Strong entrepreneurial spirit with can-do attitude and drive to overcome challenges and succeed

Strong analytical skills, capable of identifying key risks and creating win-win for all parties

Excellent team player, prioritizing the fulfillment of team objectives

Self-starter, results-driven, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, striving for excellence

Preferred

A big plus for those with experience developing power supply solutions for data centers or large-load customers (e.g., hyperscale or co-location facilities)

Experience in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and WECC markets is strongly preferred