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Retained Recruitment for Solar Project Developers

Solar Project Developers manage the full lifecycle of utility-scale or commercial solar projects — from site identification and permitting through interconnection, financing, and construction. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $95,000 – $160,000
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What Does a Solar Project Developer Do?

Managing site control and real estate agreements, leading permitting and environmental review processes, managing utility interconnection applications, supporting project financing, coordinating with EPC contractors, managing development budgets and schedules, and tracking regulatory changes affecting project viability.

What We Screen For

3–8 years of renewable energy project development experience, demonstrated track record of projects reaching commercial operation, knowledge of utility interconnection processes (CAISO, MISO, PJM, or other ISOs), and experience with project finance fundamentals.

💡 Hiring Insight

Solar developers who have managed interconnection studies and queue positions independently — not just supported an external consultant — understand the single biggest schedule risk in solar development and can manage it proactively.

Typical Compensation
$95,000 – $160,000
Full-cycle project development experience with multiple COD projects commands the top of this range.
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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–40 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Solar Project Developer — FAQ

Most Solar Project Developer searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
3–8 years of renewable energy project development experience, demonstrated track record of projects reaching commercial operation, knowledge of utility interconnection processes (CAISO, MISO, PJM, or other ISOs), and experience with project finance fundamentals.
Solar developers who have managed interconnection studies and queue positions independently — not just supported an external consultant — understand the single biggest schedule risk in solar development and can manage it proactively. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $95,000 – $160,000. Full-cycle project development experience with multiple COD projects commands the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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