Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC · 7 hours ago
Direct of Development
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
6+ years expHeelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storage developer headquartered in Durham, NC. The Director of Development will lead a team of project developers for utility-scale wind, solar energy, and battery storage projects across multiple energy markets within the U.S., driving project management, competition analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Oversees a team of developers executing the key phases of wind, solar and battery storage project development for a portfolio of pre-NTP projects, including but not limited to site control, project permitting, due diligence studies, and utility interconnection
Prepare frequent reports on project status and participate in internal and external meetings associated with project development
Lead and provide oversight of external consultants as needed for permitting and other project development activities
Responsible for obtaining any required local, state, federal, and regional solar and battery storage project permits, including local agreements that address tax abatement, road use, and decommissioning
Directly supports the interconnection process, including diligence, technical review, and negotiation from application through signed agreement, with the support of the internal interconnection team
Lead internal teams to review project feasibility, project budgets, and development schedules
Drive the identification of project risks, coordinating resolution and mitigation with the cross-functional team
Manage portfolio and project-level expenditures and work with the accounting team to get invoices processed on time
Work with governmental agencies, community groups, and landowners to facilitate development efforts
Lead relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project development
Support internal finance and construction teams to facilitate successful project construction and financial closings
Participate in the recruiting and interview process for prospective new employees
Provide training and professional development to project developers and interns on the development team
Lead Development Managers and Associates by providing direction, leadership, and opportunities to enhance their skills as a project developer
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, advanced degree preferred
Demonstrated experience bringing projects to NTP with a successful handoff to the construction team
6+ years of project development experience in the renewable energy industry. Wind, Solar, and/or battery storage experience is required
At least 2 years of experience managing direct reports
Track record of managing consultants
Ability to concisely present issues to senior executives, investors, and other team members by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies
Solid understanding of economic drivers in utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage
Detailed understanding of the interconnection process by RTO/ISO/market
Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail
Leadership of cross-functional teams
Experience with project and portfolio management, diligence, and project vetting
Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organization and management skills
Preferred
Experience developing projects in MISO, PJM, SPP, and/or ERCOT is a plus
Experience with project development software (CAD, GIS, Microsoft Project, SiteTracker, etc)
Highly proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits
Competitive Base Salary
Generous Bonus Program
401(K) company match with immediate vesting
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available
EAP Benefits
Company paid Long and Short Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time
12 Paid Holidays
Provided Setup of at-home Tech
Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium
Free access to our building’s state-of-the-art gym
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
Discount program for popular locations and services
Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham
Company
Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC
Heelstone Energy is a leading independent power producer developer with expertise in developing, financing, constructing, operating, and maintaining solar photovoltaic, wind, and battery projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$375MKey Investors
Deutsche BankBlackRock
2026-01-13Debt Financing· $200M
2024-01-30Acquired
2023-03-01Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Justin Gravatt
Chief Executive Officer
Austin Scheffy
Chief Investment Officer
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