Director, Development – Energy Storage

Role Overview

• Lead the development and execution of Prologis' grid-scale energy storage pipeline across the Western United States, advancing projects from origination through disposition.
• Support the advancement of Prologis' distributed-scale energy storage efforts across the Western United States by partnering with cross-functional teams to move projects from origination through notice to proceed (NTP).
• Oversee project development activities including feasibility studies, site plan development, entitlement and permitting strategies, interconnection processes, development budgets, financial analyses, risk assessments, and investment recommendations to support portfolio growth.
• Coordinate closely with Prologis community engagement and permitting leads to build relationships with local stakeholders, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to secure project approvals and support successful project development.
• Develop and execute regional market strategies to identify, prioritize, and advance a high-quality pipeline of energy storage projects by assessing power market fundamentals, interconnection opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and project economics.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with internal real estate teams in Western markets, project sponsors and investors, utilities, regulators, transmission providers, contractors, AHJs, and other stakeholders to accelerate project development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of energy storage development professionals while driving accountability and execution across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Revenue Contract Origination, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Construction to optimize project value and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience developing utility-scale energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Experience managing multiple projects through site control, permitting, interconnection, and pre-construction milestones.
• Experience with power markets, post-FERC 2023 ISO-level interconnection processes, regulatory frameworks, and energy storage project economics.
• Financial and analytical skills, including project valuation, budgeting, and risk assessment.
• Transactional or M&A experience with project acquisitions and dispositions, including MIPA negotiation, diligence, closing, and post-closing items.
• Communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with experience engaging utilities, regulators, landowners, and local communities.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.