Enel Spa

Job Title 

Director, Regional Development 

Who we are 

The Director, Regional Development Leads project development for a region of North America.  Responsible for managing a team of project developers who are each managing individual wind, solar and/or storage projects within the Region.   

Our Challenges 

This position will manage direct reports and is responsible for performance management.   

Our Team 

The Director, Regional Development reports to the Head of Development 

Some examples of your activity 

• Extensive knowledge of regional environmental and site permitting processes required, and having been directly completed, from initiation of project to start of construction.  
• Proven track record in project management including greenfield development initiation through construction  
• Supported renewable energy contract negotiations, including a combination of PPA’s, Asset Sale Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Member Interest and Purchase Agreements – including performing Buyer’s or Seller’s Representative activities, including asset management.  
• Proven ability to complete local or state level project    
• Proven ability to professionally and successfully engage with difficult project opposition stakeholders preferred  
• Proven ability to negotiate lease and/or purchase option agreements with difficult, complex, and/or sophisticated counterparties  
• Detailed knowledge of renewable energy industry specific regulatory and legislative frameworks   

What will you learn? 

• Extensive knowledge and experience with regional RTOs, tariffs, and their requirements  
• Experience with full real estate title curative efforts, including familiarity with project proforma and ALTA survey.  
• Strong analytical mindset to assess project status and risks to mitigate accordingly.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Power-Point, etc.   
• Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software experience required   
• Leadership experience and traits are key  
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states  
• Up to 40% of domestic travel. 

Who are we looking for? 

• 4 year college degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience  
• MBA or other advanced and/or technical degree preferred  
• Project management experience required, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be beneficial   
• 8+ years development experience in the renewable energy industry strongly preferred   
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states  
• Up to 40% of domestic travel 

What Enel North America Offers You:  

The hiring range for this position is $149,000-$177,000 a year. For remote positions, this is based on a national average base pay for this role. For positions in California this range will be specific to the location in California. The actual range may vary based on the geographic location of the chosen candidate. For all positions, the base pay actually offered will take into account various factors, including internal equity and job-related knowledge, skills and experience. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package.