Clearway Energy
Associate, Project Development
$120K–$160K
San Francisco, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 21, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable U.S. renewable energy industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Develops and manages utility-scale renewable energy projects across Clearway’s West region, from siting and permitting through financing and handoff to construction.
What you'll do
- Manage project development across siting, permitting, design, interconnection, contracting, financing, and construction handoff.
- Coordinate land campaigns, project diligence, contracts, budgets, schedules, and financing efforts with internal teams and external partners.
- Evaluate development opportunities and support marketing projects for power purchase and offtake agreements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of applicable U.S. renewable energy industry experience, including full life-cycle development of utility-scale solar and/or wind projects.
- Understanding of permitting pathways for energy projects in the western United States.
- Ability to travel as required to West Region projects (>25%).
Nice to have
- Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy.
- Knowledge of CAISO and/or WECC power and transmission markets; battery storage experience is a plus.
Pay
$120,000 — $160,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
GIS, CAISO, WECC, ALTA
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