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Be ready to walk a Central Region solar deal from greenfield to NTP: risk gates, KKR-backed growth implications, how you de-risk land and grid, and how you align development pace with capital and offtake reality.
Strong fit if you have led multi-state solar development, can own a regional pipeline end-to-end, and are comfortable tying project milestones to institutional capital and storage co-development.
As Renewable Energy Solar Development Director for the Central Region at Ecoplexus, the day centers on advancing utility-scale solar and storage pipelines: site and interconnection strategy, stakeholder and landowner talks, internal go/no-go reviews, and coordinating finance, engineering, and permitting so projects move from prospect to shovel-ready across the region.
Prioritize utility-scale solar development, interconnection and permitting literacy, land/community engagement, financial modeling for project finance, and storage co-location basics. No certification list was provided for this role family.
Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri (not listed as remote).
Public reports cite a $300 million KKR credit facility to accelerate solar and storage.
Regional solar/storage development: pipeline, stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery toward construction-ready assets.
Website: ecoplexus.com
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Join Ecoplexus as a Renewable Energy Solar Development Director leading our Central Region operations from Jefferson City, Cole County. This full-time position offers the opportunity to drive utility-scale solar project development and shape the future of clean energy across the region. About the Role As our Regional Solar Development Director, you'll own the complete project development lifecycle for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage initiatives across Central America. This leadership role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, overseeing site identification, feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory navigation through project completion. What You'll Do Identify, evaluate, and acquire promising sites for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the region Lead due diligence efforts including technical assessment, environmental review, and grid interconnection feasibility Manage relationships with landowners, utilities, municipalities, and government agencies to advance project permits and approvals Develop detailed business cases and financial models to assess project viability and return potential Direct cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental, legal, and community relations professionals Navigate complex regulatory requirements and secure necessary environmental and land-use permits Engage local communities and stakeholders to build project support and address concerns Report on regional pipeline progress and market opportunities to senior leadership What We're Looking For 7+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, with focus on utility-scale solar Proven success leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships Strong understanding of grid interconnection processes, permitting, and utility regulations Experience developing financial models and conducting technical due diligence Excellent communication and negotiation skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science, or related field About Ecoplexus Ecoplexus is a rapidly growing independent power producer focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects. Headquartered in San Francisco with a growing global footprint, we're committed to accelerating the clean energy transition at scale. How to Apply Ready to advance renewable energy development? Apply directly through this listing to join our team.
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