Wind Development Manager
The Talent Mine, Houston, TX, United States
The Opportunity
Imagine the agility of a startup — with the financial backing and global infrastructure of one of the world's largest conglomerates.
That's exactly what this is.
A fast-growing renewable energy division, backed by a Fortune Global 500-level organization with operations across 47 countries, is building out its US wind development team. Their US renewable energy team is roughly 50 people today — with a clear roadmap to scale significantly over the next 5 years. This is the kind of role where you're not a cog in a machine. You're one of the key people building the machine.
If you're a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and wants to grow with something — not just into something — keep reading.
The Role
Wind Development Manager
Location:
Houston, TX (Onsite — this team works together, not remotely)
Level:
Manager to Senior Manager (3–10+ years of experience considered)
Total Compensation:
Up to $214,200 broken down as follows:
Base salary up to $180,000 DOE
Annual bonus up to 10 weeks' salary
401K
PTO
Full benefits
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
You will be the wind development lead for the South region, with primary focus on Texas — West Texas and the Panhandle. You'll own the full development lifecycle from early-stage site screening all the way through NTP, with real authority and real accountability.
This is a focused wind role for someone who knows Texas, knows the turbines, and knows how to get a project through the ground.
What You'll Own
Site Identification & Early Screening
Identify and evaluate wind project sites across Texas, with focus on West Texas and the Panhandle
Conduct resource screening using wind atlas data and publicly available datasets; manage met tower installation planning as needed
Execute early-stage fatal flaw analysis: FAA airspace conflicts, DoD radar zones, USFWS eagle territories, transmission proximity, and county zoning restrictions
Build and maintain a prioritized site pipeline with clear go
o-go criteria
Land & Site Control
Lead landowner outreach and negotiate wind option and lease agreements across multi-parcel portfolios
Coordinate with legal counsel on title searches, ALTA/boundary surveys, and easement structuring
Manage Road Use Agreement (RUA) negotiations and oversized/overweight haul route planning with county authorities
Regulatory Permitting & Environmental
Lead FAA Obstruction Evaluation filings (Form 7460-1) for all turbine locations; manage iterative layout submissions and obstruction lighting strategies
Navigate the DoD/FAA Clearing House process; proactively engage military installations on radar interference screening
Oversee the Eagle Incidental Take Permit (ITP) process — Tier 1/2 determination, avian/bat pre-construction monitoring design, and USFWS coordination
Manage NEPA reviews where federal nexus exists; coordinate ESA Section 7/10 and Section 106 (NHPA) cultural resource reviews
Secure Texas TPDES Construction General Permit and manage stormwater coordination
Engage county commissioners on conditional use permits, setback variances, and decommissioning bond requirements
ERCOT Interconnection
Prepare and submit Large Generation Interconnection Requests (INR) to ERCOT; track projects through Feasibility, System Impact, and Facilities studies
Monitor and manage Network Upgrade cost allocations; develop contingency strategies for curtailment risk based on nodal position
Stay current on ERCOT transmission planning cycles and congestion zones relevant to siting decisions
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and execute community engagement plans addressing wind-specific concerns: shadow flicker, noise, visual impact, and wildlife
Facilitate public meetings, landowner groups, and county commissioner engagement; get ahead of opposition before it escalates
Maintain active relationships with local economic development offices, county officials, and state-level regulatory contacts
HQ Communication & Internal Collaboration
Deliver regular, structured project updates to HQ — with clear risk flags, decision points, and recommended actions
Proactively surface development bottlenecks early, with proposed solutions — not just problem statements
Contribute to internal wind-specific processes, checklists, and training materials based on your project experience
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and construction teams to keep development deliverables aligned with downstream milestones
What You Bring
Required
3–10+ years of direct, hands‑on US utility-scale wind project development
At least 2 projects advanced through NTP or into construction
Demonstrated experience with FAA Obstruction Evaluation (7460-1) filings and turbine layout strategy in constrained airspace
Direct experience navigating the DoD/FAA Clearing House process and military radar interference screening
Working knowledge of the USFWS Eagle ITP process — Tier 1/2 determination, pre‑construction monitoring protocols, and USFWS negotiation
Solid familiarity with ERCOT Large Generation Interconnection procedures and the Texas transmission landscape
Proven track record negotiating wind lease and option agreements, including multi‑parcel portfolio management
Deep understanding of Texas' regulatory environment — no statewide zoning, county‑by‑county variance approach
Strong written and verbal communication in English; ability to produce clear, decision‑ready memos and status reports for senior and international management
Preferred
Experience managing wind resource assessment campaigns — met tower installation, data QA/QC, and WRA report review
Prior experience within an international developer or company with an overseas HQ; comfortable with cross‑cultural communication and reporting cadences
Proficiency in GIS‑based site screening tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and wind resource modeling platforms (Windographer, OpenWind, or similar)
Existing relationships with Texas landowners, county officials, and ERCOT stakeholders in key development regions
Experience with NEPA EA/EIS processes and federal land coordination (BLM, USFS)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, or a related field
Why This Role
Big company stability. Startup energy.
This team is small, lean, and moves fast — but backed by a massive global organization. Your work matters here.
Grow with the team.
The renewable energy division has serious growth plans.
Your expertise is valued.
The team needs someone who can own the wind vertical and be a trusted voice — not just execute tasks.
Competitive comp package:
Up to $214,200 + full health coverage + 401(k) + PTO + relocation assistance
Compensation
$214,200 per year
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Imagine the agility of a startup — with the financial backing and global infrastructure of one of the world's largest conglomerates.
That's exactly what this is.
A fast-growing renewable energy division, backed by a Fortune Global 500-level organization with operations across 47 countries, is building out its US wind development team. Their US renewable energy team is roughly 50 people today — with a clear roadmap to scale significantly over the next 5 years. This is the kind of role where you're not a cog in a machine. You're one of the key people building the machine.
If you're a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and wants to grow with something — not just into something — keep reading.
The Role
Wind Development Manager
Location:
Houston, TX (Onsite — this team works together, not remotely)
Level:
Manager to Senior Manager (3–10+ years of experience considered)
Total Compensation:
Up to $214,200 broken down as follows:
Base salary up to $180,000 DOE
Annual bonus up to 10 weeks' salary
401K
PTO
Full benefits
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
You will be the wind development lead for the South region, with primary focus on Texas — West Texas and the Panhandle. You'll own the full development lifecycle from early-stage site screening all the way through NTP, with real authority and real accountability.
This is a focused wind role for someone who knows Texas, knows the turbines, and knows how to get a project through the ground.
What You'll Own
Site Identification & Early Screening
Identify and evaluate wind project sites across Texas, with focus on West Texas and the Panhandle
Conduct resource screening using wind atlas data and publicly available datasets; manage met tower installation planning as needed
Execute early-stage fatal flaw analysis: FAA airspace conflicts, DoD radar zones, USFWS eagle territories, transmission proximity, and county zoning restrictions
Build and maintain a prioritized site pipeline with clear go
o-go criteria
Land & Site Control
Lead landowner outreach and negotiate wind option and lease agreements across multi-parcel portfolios
Coordinate with legal counsel on title searches, ALTA/boundary surveys, and easement structuring
Manage Road Use Agreement (RUA) negotiations and oversized/overweight haul route planning with county authorities
Regulatory Permitting & Environmental
Lead FAA Obstruction Evaluation filings (Form 7460-1) for all turbine locations; manage iterative layout submissions and obstruction lighting strategies
Navigate the DoD/FAA Clearing House process; proactively engage military installations on radar interference screening
Oversee the Eagle Incidental Take Permit (ITP) process — Tier 1/2 determination, avian/bat pre-construction monitoring design, and USFWS coordination
Manage NEPA reviews where federal nexus exists; coordinate ESA Section 7/10 and Section 106 (NHPA) cultural resource reviews
Secure Texas TPDES Construction General Permit and manage stormwater coordination
Engage county commissioners on conditional use permits, setback variances, and decommissioning bond requirements
ERCOT Interconnection
Prepare and submit Large Generation Interconnection Requests (INR) to ERCOT; track projects through Feasibility, System Impact, and Facilities studies
Monitor and manage Network Upgrade cost allocations; develop contingency strategies for curtailment risk based on nodal position
Stay current on ERCOT transmission planning cycles and congestion zones relevant to siting decisions
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and execute community engagement plans addressing wind-specific concerns: shadow flicker, noise, visual impact, and wildlife
Facilitate public meetings, landowner groups, and county commissioner engagement; get ahead of opposition before it escalates
Maintain active relationships with local economic development offices, county officials, and state-level regulatory contacts
HQ Communication & Internal Collaboration
Deliver regular, structured project updates to HQ — with clear risk flags, decision points, and recommended actions
Proactively surface development bottlenecks early, with proposed solutions — not just problem statements
Contribute to internal wind-specific processes, checklists, and training materials based on your project experience
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and construction teams to keep development deliverables aligned with downstream milestones
What You Bring
Required
3–10+ years of direct, hands‑on US utility-scale wind project development
At least 2 projects advanced through NTP or into construction
Demonstrated experience with FAA Obstruction Evaluation (7460-1) filings and turbine layout strategy in constrained airspace
Direct experience navigating the DoD/FAA Clearing House process and military radar interference screening
Working knowledge of the USFWS Eagle ITP process — Tier 1/2 determination, pre‑construction monitoring protocols, and USFWS negotiation
Solid familiarity with ERCOT Large Generation Interconnection procedures and the Texas transmission landscape
Proven track record negotiating wind lease and option agreements, including multi‑parcel portfolio management
Deep understanding of Texas' regulatory environment — no statewide zoning, county‑by‑county variance approach
Strong written and verbal communication in English; ability to produce clear, decision‑ready memos and status reports for senior and international management
Preferred
Experience managing wind resource assessment campaigns — met tower installation, data QA/QC, and WRA report review
Prior experience within an international developer or company with an overseas HQ; comfortable with cross‑cultural communication and reporting cadences
Proficiency in GIS‑based site screening tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and wind resource modeling platforms (Windographer, OpenWind, or similar)
Existing relationships with Texas landowners, county officials, and ERCOT stakeholders in key development regions
Experience with NEPA EA/EIS processes and federal land coordination (BLM, USFS)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, or a related field
Why This Role
Big company stability. Startup energy.
This team is small, lean, and moves fast — but backed by a massive global organization. Your work matters here.
Grow with the team.
The renewable energy division has serious growth plans.
Your expertise is valued.
The team needs someone who can own the wind vertical and be a trusted voice — not just execute tasks.
Competitive comp package:
Up to $214,200 + full health coverage + 401(k) + PTO + relocation assistance
Compensation
$214,200 per year
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