Director of Development Job at SolSearch Energy, Chicago, IL

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  • SolSearch Energy
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Development – Community Solar (Distributed Generation)

Location: Remote (EST or CST preferred)

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a fast-growing renewable energy platform that’s scaling its community solar and distributed generation (DG) portfolio across the U.S. Backed by top-tier institutional capital, this team is small, high-performing, and entrepreneurial — with over 4 GW under development and a strong focus on culture, autonomy, and growth.

They’re now hiring a Director of Development (DG) — a pivotal cross-functional role leading origination, development, and strategy across community solar markets, with an emphasis on Illinois and the Mid-Atlantic.

The Role

You’ll own and advance DG projects from origination through site control — and help shape the systems and processes that underpin future scale. This is a hands-on role for a builder: someone comfortable navigating ambiguity, creating structure, and driving results in a lean, fast-moving environment.

You Will:

  • Lead greenfield origination and site acquisition across key DG markets.
  • Advance projects through site control and early-stage development , managing vendors, interconnection, and permitting.
  • Support execution of an existing ~70 MW pipeline.
  • Analyze policies and programs influencing community solar growth.
  • Help architect internal development systems and scaling processes.
  • Collaborate across origination, finance, and executive teams to deliver results.

You Bring:

  • 5–10 years’ experience in renewable energy development, origination, or project finance (community/DG solar preferred).
  • Familiarity with the Illinois community solar markets.
  • Strong commercial and technical understanding of project development.
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a smaller, scaling environment.
  • A genuine passion for clean energy and community impact.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $150K–$175K base salary + bonus + equity
  • Remote-first setup (EST or CST preferred)
  • Comprehensive benefits, 401(k), and unlimited PTO

Why It’s Compelling

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious developer in growth mode — to lead the next phase of community solar origination, work directly with experienced leadership, and have a tangible hand in shaping the DG platform’s success.

Apply / Learn More:

Send your resume to patrick@solsearchenergy.com or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

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