Hiring: Development Associate/Manager Company: Piper Maddox Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:42:07 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •2-5 years of renewable energy project development experience •5 years of renewable energy project development experience Required Skills: •The Project Developer will be responsible for advancing utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout the development lifecycle, with primary responsibility for identifying opportunities, securing site control, managing stakeholders, coordinating permitting activities, and driving projects toward interconnection and construction readiness. •This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants direct ownership over project success. •Identify and evaluate new utility-scale renewable energy project opportunities •Perform site screening and feasibility assessments using GIS and development tools •Develop project strategies to advance opportunities from greenfield development through advanced stages •Evaluate land, environmental, transmission, and permitting constraints •Lead landowner outreach and relationship-building efforts •Negotiate leases, easements, and site control agreements Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Business, Renewable Energy, or a related field •Demonstrated experience with: Site screening and project siting; Land acquisition and site control; Permitting and entitlement processes; Stakeholder engagement; and Project management •Strong communication and relationship-building skills •Demonstrated capacity to work independently in a remote environment •Direct onshore wind development experience •GIS proficiency (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, or similar platforms) •Previous experience in a startup or entrepreneurial development environment Compensation: •$110,000 - $135,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!