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RPMGlobal

Energy Market Leader, Power

Portland, OR · On-site

$162 - $240/hr

... renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We ... Drive business development strategy by guiding client growth plans, sales forecasting, pursuit ...

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Snake Tray

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Renewable Energy Project Coordinator & Sales Support

Bay Shore, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

This position allows our engineering and business development team to focus on strategic growth, new product development, and expanding Snake Tray's presence throughout the renewable energy market.

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How much do director renewable energy business development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director renewable energy business development in the United States is $126,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Renewable Energy Business Development vs Renewable Energy Project Manager?

AspectDirector Renewable Energy Business DevelopmentRenewable Energy Project Manager
Primary FocusStrategic growth, partnership development, and market expansionProject planning, execution, and delivery
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in business, engineering, or related field; experience in renewable energy sales or developmentEngineering or technical degree; project management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, client meetings, industry conferencesConstruction sites, project offices, technical meetings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by renewable energy firms focusing on business growthUsed by project execution teams within renewable energy companies

The main difference is that the Director Renewable Energy Business Development focuses on strategic growth and partnerships, while the Renewable Energy Project Manager handles the technical and operational aspects of specific projects. Both roles require industry knowledge but serve different functions within the renewable energy sector.

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Infographic showing various Director Renewable Energy Business Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,639 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Renewable Energy Permitting Lead

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Minnetonka, MN • On-site

$85K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Renewable Energy Permitting Lead
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Serve as a Senior Permitting Lead for renewable energy and transmission projects. The key focus of this position will be business development for utility and renewable energy developers and requires that the applicant bring clients to Westwood. The position also requires management of permitting efforts for renewable energy generation and transmission projects.
Requirements
  • Lead site and route permitting for utility-scale renewable energy and high-voltage transmission projects, with a primary focus on Midwest regulatory processes including PSC, MPUC, MPSC, ND PSC, and OPSB approvals.
  • Manage and prepare state-level site, route, and construction permit applications for wind, solar, energy storage, and transmission projects, including collocated and data center-related developments.
  • Direct environmental reviews under NEPA and equivalent state programs, oversee environmental and cultural resource investigations, and coordinate associated federal, state, and local regulatory approvals.
  • Serve as the primary client and agency liaison, representing clients at public hearings and meetings, providing testimony, and maintaining direct communication with regulatory agencies.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams by coordinating design professionals, subject matter experts, and internal staff, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance.
  • Collaborate with market and service leaders to pursue new work, develop scopes, budgets, and proposals, and support marketing efforts for permitting, environmental, and related consulting services.
  • Build and maintain industry relationships to monitor renewable energy and transmission market trends, regulatory initiatives, and evolving permitting requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of renewable energy and HVTL transmission line project permitting, federal and state environmental studies, agency guidelines for energy development.
  • Experience and knowledge of key energy-producing-state regulatory processes, energy developer and utility operating procedures, industry trends and regulatory initiatives.
  • Approximately 10-15 years of experience in federal, state and local energy facility permitting, permitting processes, and associated environmental studies.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state regulatory structures, existing renewable energy and HVTL transmission projects and key developers in these markets and industries.
  • Proficiency in technical writing including proposals, subject matter reports and permit applications.
  • Proficiency with business development and client tracking software, such as Vision.
  • Proficiency with project management, budgeting, invoicing, and cost-tracking, including multiple-service projects and cost management.
  • Effective written and verbal communication is necessary and independent judgment is essential.
  • Mentor and coach permitting and environmental staff on technical writing, agency coordination, regulatory approval processes, and client engagement.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in natural resources, policy/permitting, earth sciences, engineering or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
  • Experience with state-level route and site permits in multiple states, federal NEPA process including EA and EIS, and equivalent state-level environmental review processes.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary Description
$85,000-130,000

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