Project Developer - Utility-Scale Renewable Energy (Solar & BESS)
Cobra Industrial Activities, Inc., Houston, TX, United States
Cobra Industrial Activities, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Grupo Cobra, operates with over 75 years of global expertise in industrial construction, engineering, energy, and specialized services. Grupo Cobra is active in over 45 countries, employing 20,500 talented individuals worldwide and generating substantial revenues. In the U.S., Cobra specializes in building, owning, and operating solar plants, with a portfolio exceeding 900 MW of solar projects currently under construction or operation. The company is a leader in renewable energy solutions, driving sustainable progress globally.
Position Summary
The Project Developer is responsible for leading the full lifecycle development of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from early-stage origination through Ready-to-Build (RTB) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) and supporting the construction team up to Commercial Operation Date (COD). This role serves as the development lead, driving strategy, risk mitigation, value optimization, and cross-functional coordination across technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial workstreams. The Project Developer operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages complex stakeholder environments, and plays a key role in delivering bankable projects that meet internal return thresholds and financing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development strategy for a portfolio of utility-scale solar and BESS projects (100MW+ typical scale).
Drive projects from greenfield screening through RTB – NTP and COD from a development standpoint.
Establish development budgets, schedules, risk registers, and milestone tracking.
Present projects to Investment Committee and executive leadership.
Identify high-quality project opportunities using transmission, market, and policy analysis.
Structure and negotiate complex land agreements (lease, option, purchase).
Evaluate acquisition opportunities and conduct development diligence.
Lead interconnection strategy and manage queue positioning.
Oversee utility engagement, system impact studies, and upgrade negotiations.
Optimize project design relative to grid constraints and congestion risks.
Develop and execute permitting roadmap across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Oversee environmental studies and mitigation strategies.
Lead public hearings, community outreach, and government engagement.
Manage external consultants (engineering, environmental, legal, permitting).
Coordinate with EPC, procurement, and construction teams for constructability input.
Structure projects to meet corporate, utility, and data center offtake requirements.
Support tax equity, debt financing, and M&A diligence processes.
Support Origination and Marketing teams for offtake, PPA, tolling, and/or merchant strategies.
Qualifications
5–7+ years of renewable energy development experience.
Proven track record advancing utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects to RTB or NTP.
Deep understanding of interconnection processes and power markets.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or PE license preferred
Financial and commercial fluency
Regulatory and market expertise
Executive presence and communication
Risk identification and mitigation
Compensation starting at $120K/year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Position Summary
The Project Developer is responsible for leading the full lifecycle development of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from early-stage origination through Ready-to-Build (RTB) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) and supporting the construction team up to Commercial Operation Date (COD). This role serves as the development lead, driving strategy, risk mitigation, value optimization, and cross-functional coordination across technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial workstreams. The Project Developer operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages complex stakeholder environments, and plays a key role in delivering bankable projects that meet internal return thresholds and financing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development strategy for a portfolio of utility-scale solar and BESS projects (100MW+ typical scale).
Drive projects from greenfield screening through RTB – NTP and COD from a development standpoint.
Establish development budgets, schedules, risk registers, and milestone tracking.
Present projects to Investment Committee and executive leadership.
Identify high-quality project opportunities using transmission, market, and policy analysis.
Structure and negotiate complex land agreements (lease, option, purchase).
Evaluate acquisition opportunities and conduct development diligence.
Lead interconnection strategy and manage queue positioning.
Oversee utility engagement, system impact studies, and upgrade negotiations.
Optimize project design relative to grid constraints and congestion risks.
Develop and execute permitting roadmap across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Oversee environmental studies and mitigation strategies.
Lead public hearings, community outreach, and government engagement.
Manage external consultants (engineering, environmental, legal, permitting).
Coordinate with EPC, procurement, and construction teams for constructability input.
Structure projects to meet corporate, utility, and data center offtake requirements.
Support tax equity, debt financing, and M&A diligence processes.
Support Origination and Marketing teams for offtake, PPA, tolling, and/or merchant strategies.
Qualifications
5–7+ years of renewable energy development experience.
Proven track record advancing utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects to RTB or NTP.
Deep understanding of interconnection processes and power markets.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or PE license preferred
Financial and commercial fluency
Regulatory and market expertise
Executive presence and communication
Risk identification and mitigation
Compensation starting at $120K/year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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