TotalEnergies · 5 hours ago
Director, Development - Utility Scale Solar/BESS
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expTotalEnergies Renewables USA is on a mission to accelerate the clean energy revolution—and they’re looking for a visionary leader to take the reins as Director of Development – Utility Scale Solar/BESS. In this role, you’ll spearhead a dynamic portfolio of solar projects, steering them from concept to commercial success, aiming to deliver over 1GW/year of renewable power across strategic U.S. markets.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityTransportationVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Natalie Scheiffele
Responsibilities
Lead the development lifecycle of utility-scale solar projects—from greenfield scouting through to financial close or sale
Architect and drive regional greenfield strategies informed by market analytics, technical feasibility, interconnection potential, and permitting pathways
Mentor high-performing development teams, contractors, and cross-functional partners to exceed project and business milestones
Represent TERUSA in community engagement, lease negotiations, permitting dialogues, and project finance preparations
Own development budgets, risk mitigation, CRM tracking, and strategic evaluations to power success at every phase
Actively participate in safety, compliance, and sustainability initiatives aligned with TotalEnergies’ values and the MAESTRO Management System
Qualification
Required
7–10 years plus of experience in renewable energy development, with a strong focus on utility-scale solar/storage
Sharp negotiation skills and deep knowledge of land acquisition, permitting, finance, and interconnection
Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, complex environment
Ability to deliver late-stage utility scale projects
Strategic and operational excellence in project management
Preferred
PMP certification preferred
Master's Degree in a relevant field
Experience in Eastern U.S. solar markets
Experience in Data Centers
Subject matter expertise in real estate, environmental review, finance, permitting, or tax incentives
Benefits
A mission-driven culture grounded in innovation, integrity, and impact.
High-level visibility across the organization and a seat at the strategy table.
Opportunities to travel, lead transformational projects, and grow with a global energy pioneer.
Company
TotalEnergies
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-30Acquired
2016-09-16Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Antoine Delafargue
Vice President, Distributed Generation
Benoit Savattier
M&A Director - Gas, Renewables and Power branch
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