Solar Project Development Manager San Diego, CA

Origis Energy is seeking a Solar Project Development Manager in San Diego, CA, to enhance pipeline growth and project success in utility-scale solar and energy storage. The role requires expertise in solar siting, permitting, financial modeling, and project negotiations. Candidates should be collaborative, innovative, and resilient, embodying the company's core values while contributing to a carbon-free future.
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MBA Business/Project Development - Management/Operations - Marketing/Strategy CA South May 11, 2025

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Location: San Diego, CA

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation and performance, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That's how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.

Rise Together. To succeed here, you'll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?

Perform at Peak. We're seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?

Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.

Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

Position Description

Origis Energy is looking for an experienced Project Development Manager to join our growing, experienced project development team with the main objective of driving additional pipeline growth and project successes in both utility scale solar and energy storage. Knowledge of three or more of the following is required: solar siting and land acquisition documentation, Federal, State & Local solar project permitting, interconnection study process experience, clean energy financial modeling experience, a technical understanding of solar + storage projects, RFP assembly and response support, PPA negotiations support, project finance negotiations support and/or wholesale market/RTO market operations knowledge.

The position of Project Development Manager reports to the Senior Director of Development and is a regular, full-time position eligible for our generous employee benefits package; including employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the management of all aspects of solar and storage project permitting

Evaluate transmission grids and land constraints to make comprehensive presentations to management on ideal locations for new projects

Interface directly with land owners, land consultants to secure selected sites

Support early stage interconnection team with applications, following interconnection process management

Work with comprehensive project teams using Origis Tier 1 consultants to conduct early-stage risk analysis

Assist in PPA negotiations and management customer relations during development

Organize and share development documentation with Origis Finance and Construction teams to assure project success and profitability

Manage vendors and project budgets through SAP system

Preferred Qualifications

BS and/or BA, MBA preferred

1-5 years of increasingly progressive development / origination / solar finance experience

Familiarity with solar development tools such as: PV Syst outputs, constrained project layouts, interconnection study results, permit studies and financial models

Knowledge of a significant portion of the solar development process and willingness to learn

Familiarity with landowner negotiations and willingness to engage and expand skill set

Experience managing project development consultants

Experience with interconnection from application through LGIA finalization, with public presentations and guiding 3rd party development relations, with reviewing and providing inputs for financial models, are all a plus

Key Attributes for Success

Detail-oriented, highly organized

Strategic thinker

Creativity in problem solving

Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets

Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team

Have exceptional communication skills

Job Level Manager - no direct reports

Location San Diego, CA | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Remote can be considered

Travel This will require 50% travel

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.

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