Aypa Power · 10 hours ago
Manager of Project Development, Central
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. They are seeking a Manager of Project Development to lead the development of stand-alone utility-scale energy storage projects from market assessment to financial close in the Central region of the United States.
EnergyRenewable EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Storage
Responsibilities
Stakeholder & Community Engagement: serve as the company’s field representative to landowners, local officials, and community members – conduct outreach and maintain positive relationships to drive commercially successful project outcomes
Market Research & Prospecting: provide analysis and input on market opportunities as well as Areas of Interest (“AOI”) within markets that have been identified by and with the Commercial team; evaluate project viability within AOIs using GIS tools and other research (“fatal flaw” analyses) to target the best options for further pursuit
Land Acquisition: plan, pursue, and negotiate land contracts (e.g. Option to Purchase or Lease) with landowners
Site Diligence: Coordinate enviro studies (e.g. ESA Phase 1, Critical Issues Analysis, Permit Matrix, Wetland Delineation, etc.) Coordinate Survey, Title, and curative work. Interpret and communicate design constraints
Permitting: navigate federal, state, and especially local permitting to obtain key discretionary and administrative approvals for projects
Project Management: Coordinate cross-functional teams -- e.g. legal, transmission, development engineering, pre-construction, offtake (PPA) origination, public affairs, finance, etc. -- and external consultants to keep project development and commercialization on schedule. Track and communicate project status and risks/mitigation. Prepare budgets, schedules, and reporting
Other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or industry equivalent (e.g. Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering)
1 to 4 years of experience relevant to utility-scale energy; applicable internships will be considered
High initiative and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic
Candidates should be willing to travel regularly to project sites and meetings (~50%)
Preferred
Graduate degree is a plus
Benefits
Excellent health care/dental/vision
401k matching
Unlimited vacation
Paid parental leave
Other health/wellness benefits
Company
Aypa Power
Aypa Power builds, owns, and manages large-scale renewable energy projects to enhance grid stability and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.21BKey Investors
ING Capital LLC
2026-02-03Debt Financing· $1.5B
2025-05-01Debt Financing· $400M
2024-12-31Debt Financing· $190M
Leadership Team
Moe Hajabed
Chief Executive Officer
Swaraj Jammalamadaka
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-02-06
Energy-Storage.News
2026-02-06
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