Senior Director of Development, WECC

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America. 

The Senior Director of Development for the WECC energy markets will provide critical oversight, guidance, and management to the projects and teams leading this region. The Senior Director would implement continuous improvement initiatives within the project development division, driving operational efficiency and excellence, and meeting greater company goals and objectives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead a team of developers working across the entire project development lifecycle in alignment with organizational goals and long-term objectives for the WECC market with specific;


• Provide strategic guidance and support to a team of developers to achieve project goals with exclusive responsibility for real estate and permitting goals;


• Manage a cross-functional team of experts in real estate, transmission, interconnection, project engineering, legal, and finance;


• Provide regular, detailed reports to the executive team, highlighting project status, risks, and mitigation strategies;


• Collaborate with the Strategic Development team on comprehensive market analysis efforts, identifying new opportunities and potential areas for expansion within the WECC market;


• Collaborate with the Origination team to ensure consistent feedback and to maximize WECC portfolio market potential;


• Monitor WECC market policy developments in collaboration with the Government & Regulatory Affairs team advance favorable policy outcomes;


• Collaborate with the M&A team to complete due diligence processes for project acquisitions thoroughly assessing risks and opportunities. 

Key Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s Degree;


• A graduate degree (MBA) is desirable;


• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in renewable energy project development (preferably utility-scale);


• Project development experience in WECC strongly preferred;


• Successful track record of executing complex energy projects and/or transactions;


• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic;


• Must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.  

Compensation and Location: 

• Salary:  A base salary commensurate with experience.


• Bonus:  An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business. 


• Benefits:  Aypa offers an attractive benefit package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, and other health and wellness benefits.


• Location:  Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. A location in the Western US is preferred, however, location is flexible provided candidate is able to travel, as required.   

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. 

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