repsol
Manager/Senior Manager, Development (West)
Repsol is a globally integrated multi‑energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low‑emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, aiming to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose, and offer a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP) including Total Rewards that support wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people.
Job Summary Repsol is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Development to drive the development of utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Western U.S. from the project identification stage through start of construction. Candidates will be assigned a specific geographic focus based on experience, interest, and company needs. The role includes significant responsibility for leading onshore wind development, including site screening, resource assessment coordination, turbine layout optimization, wind‑specific environmental and permitting processes, land acquisition for wind easements, and engagement with rural communities where wind projects are located. This role reports to the Chief Development Officer and is part of Repsol’s West Development team. It is a hybrid position; the Houston location is encouraged but not required. Remote candidates should expect to travel to Houston regularly and undertake project‑related travel.
Key Responsibilities
Advance one or more priority projects to construction‑ready status by:
Negotiating all necessary land rights for project construction and operation, including surface leases, easements, crossing agreements, and mineral waivers
Securing all necessary local, state, and federal permits and authorizations required for construction and operation
Securing local agreements that address tax abatement, road use, decommissioning, community benefits, or other local matters
Working with the Engineering and Construction teams to progress technology selection, project design, and engineering
Managing the effective transition of the project from the development phase to the construction phase
Represent Repsol in the field and within project communities by:
Educating landowners one‑on‑one and at community or stakeholder meetings
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders in support of project development
Create and maintain project control tools such as project budgets, schedules, land status maps, and landowner databases
Contribute to strategic pipeline growth by identifying new greenfield wind, solar, and energy storage project opportunities while supporting M&A due diligence as needed
Perform regional market and competition analysis to support prospecting strategy
Collaborate with the Interconnection Team to submit and manage interconnection requests for projects and oversee progress through the interconnection queue
Work with the Energy Assessment Team to implement resource measurement campaigns
Support the Origination and Finance Teams in commercial marketing, financial analysis, and securing project financing
Ensure all project documentation is organized and maintained to support financing
Prepare periodic reports to management on project status or other requested information
Manage project‑level expenditures and invoice processing
Other duties as assigned
Growth Opportunities
Mentoring and managing junior employees through internship and analyst programs
Attending regional trade association meetings and conferences on behalf of Repsol
Participating in internal commercial working groups recommending project pricing to executive team and CEO
Recommending annual project goals and prioritization of efforts in geographic area of focus to Director and Chief Development Officer during periodic budgeting and planning exercises
Requirements
Keen, demonstrated interest in renewable energy
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Ability to accomplish project goals by effectively collaborating with multi‑functional teams
Ability to be self‑motivated and perform effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to travel extensively by plane and by car and with short notice
For remote candidates, ability to travel regularly to the corporate headquarters in Houston
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 4 years of project development experience in the energy industry, with a preference for direct renewable energy project development experience
Candidates with equivalent complex, multi‑stakeholder project management experience from other industries are encouraged to apply
Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low‑emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, aiming to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose, and offer a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP) including Total Rewards that support wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people.
Job Summary Repsol is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Development to drive the development of utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Western U.S. from the project identification stage through start of construction. Candidates will be assigned a specific geographic focus based on experience, interest, and company needs. The role includes significant responsibility for leading onshore wind development, including site screening, resource assessment coordination, turbine layout optimization, wind‑specific environmental and permitting processes, land acquisition for wind easements, and engagement with rural communities where wind projects are located. This role reports to the Chief Development Officer and is part of Repsol’s West Development team. It is a hybrid position; the Houston location is encouraged but not required. Remote candidates should expect to travel to Houston regularly and undertake project‑related travel.
Key Responsibilities
Advance one or more priority projects to construction‑ready status by:
Negotiating all necessary land rights for project construction and operation, including surface leases, easements, crossing agreements, and mineral waivers
Securing all necessary local, state, and federal permits and authorizations required for construction and operation
Securing local agreements that address tax abatement, road use, decommissioning, community benefits, or other local matters
Working with the Engineering and Construction teams to progress technology selection, project design, and engineering
Managing the effective transition of the project from the development phase to the construction phase
Represent Repsol in the field and within project communities by:
Educating landowners one‑on‑one and at community or stakeholder meetings
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders in support of project development
Create and maintain project control tools such as project budgets, schedules, land status maps, and landowner databases
Contribute to strategic pipeline growth by identifying new greenfield wind, solar, and energy storage project opportunities while supporting M&A due diligence as needed
Perform regional market and competition analysis to support prospecting strategy
Collaborate with the Interconnection Team to submit and manage interconnection requests for projects and oversee progress through the interconnection queue
Work with the Energy Assessment Team to implement resource measurement campaigns
Support the Origination and Finance Teams in commercial marketing, financial analysis, and securing project financing
Ensure all project documentation is organized and maintained to support financing
Prepare periodic reports to management on project status or other requested information
Manage project‑level expenditures and invoice processing
Other duties as assigned
Growth Opportunities
Mentoring and managing junior employees through internship and analyst programs
Attending regional trade association meetings and conferences on behalf of Repsol
Participating in internal commercial working groups recommending project pricing to executive team and CEO
Recommending annual project goals and prioritization of efforts in geographic area of focus to Director and Chief Development Officer during periodic budgeting and planning exercises
Requirements
Keen, demonstrated interest in renewable energy
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Ability to accomplish project goals by effectively collaborating with multi‑functional teams
Ability to be self‑motivated and perform effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to travel extensively by plane and by car and with short notice
For remote candidates, ability to travel regularly to the corporate headquarters in Houston
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 4 years of project development experience in the energy industry, with a preference for direct renewable energy project development experience
Candidates with equivalent complex, multi‑stakeholder project management experience from other industries are encouraged to apply
Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr