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We are looking for an entrepreneurial Project Developer who wants to help build projects from the ground up and play a meaningful role in shaping the future growth of the company.Position OverviewThe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and evaluate new utility-scale renewable energy project opportunitiesPerform site screening and feasibility assessments using GIS and development toolsDevelop project strategies to advance opportunities from greenfield development through advanced stagesEvaluate land, environmental, transmission, and permitting constraintsLead landowner outreach and relationship-building effortsNegotiate leases, easements, and site control agreementsCoordinate with brokers, land agents, title providers, and legal counselMaintain project records and site-control documentationManage local, county, state, and federal permitting activitiesCoordinate environmental studies, surveys, and consultant workstreamsParticipate in public meetings, stakeholder engagement efforts, and community outreachDevelop relationships with local officials, landowners, agencies, and key project stakeholdersSupport interconnection application preparation and submissionCoordinate with utilities, consultants, and engineering teamsAssist with transmission and interconnection strategy evaluationReview development risks and recommend mitigation strategiesManage project schedules, budgets, and development milestonesTrack critical path activities and project deliverablesCoordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental, legal, commercial, and finance groupsSupport project valuation, investment decisions, and development reportingRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Business, Renewable Energy, or a related field2-5 years of renewable energy project development experienceExperience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projectsDemonstrated experience with: Site screening and project siting; Land acquisition and site control; Permitting and entitlement processes; Stakeholder engagement; and Project managementStrong communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to work independently in a remote environmentPreferred QualificationsDirect onshore wind development experienceExperience with projects in MISO, PJM, or SPP marketsGIS proficiency (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, or similar platforms)Experience advancing projects through interconnection and late-stage developmentExperience negotiating land agreements and managing permitting processesPrevious experience in a startup or entrepreneurial development environment","company":"Smart4 Energy","rawCompany":"smart4 energy","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T15:17:59.191Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9199.10","title":"Wind Energy Development Managers","slug":"wind-energy-development-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.10","title":"Wind Energy Engineers","slug":"wind-energy-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221115","title":"Wind Electric Power Generation","slug":"wind-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Developer","description":"Project DeveloperLocation: Remote (Preference for candidates located in the Mid-West)About the RoleThe role is based with an early-stage renewable energy developer focused on building a leading onshore wind platform across the Midwest. 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