Project Development Manager

Satoshi Energy is at the forefront of energy innovation, championing the colocation of AI and bitcoin data centers with renewable energy assets. As the first mover in 2018, we have developed nearly 500 MW of data centers in ERCOT, with an additional 5 GWs of data center projects under development.

Our team brings deep expertise across electric power markets, project development, and software development, positioning us as trusted experts in this rapidly evolving market. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Development Manager to own and drive our project development workflow, building a pipeline of energy infrastructure projects across new power markets. 

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, is comfortable navigating complexity, and enjoys working at the intersection of energy and technology. You will lead diligence efforts across technical, financial, permitting, and environmental dimensions, while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to move projects from concept to execution. As we scale, you will play a key role in shaping company strategy, supporting team growth, and building a more decentralized and sustainable energy future.

• Project Development and Execution: You will manage complex energy projects from start to finish, prioritizing the critical path, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Your focus on execution will drive steady progress across key milestones.
  
• Stakeholder Management: You will work closely with landowners, consultants, and engineering partners to maintain alignment, build trust, and keep projects moving. You will balance internal and external resources to meet evolving needs.
  
• Internal Enablement and Systems: You will lead internal efforts to create collateral, organize data rooms, develop diligence playbooks, and improve project management tools. Your work will strengthen how the team scales and operates.
  
• Market Strategy and Site Screening: You will research regulatory environments and energy markets to support development strategy and site screening. Your insights will guide expansion into new regions and inform decision-making.
  
• Cross-functional Leadership: You will contribute to high-impact initiatives across sales, product, and operations. Using strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, you will align stakeholders and accelerate outcomes.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing utility-scale energy, energy storage, or data center projects
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Environmental Studies)
• Proven track record of developing utility-scale projects across multiple markets
• Strong understanding of the value proposition, engineering design, and fundamentals of utility-scale energy and storage projects
• Deep knowledge of power sales arrangements, including PPA structures, retail agreements, and energy markets
• Demonstrated experience with land lease contracts, permitting, interconnection, and other entitlements required for renewable energy projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritize effectively
• Creative, curious, and proactive problem solver who thinks from first principles and takes initiative

• Obsession with sustainable energy, sound money, and/or emerging AI technology. 
• Experience successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Knowledge of substation designs. 
• Knowledge of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction stages of infrastructure development. 
• Engineering, finance, and/or project management background. 
• Battery and/or data center development experience. 
• Experience in capacity markets and ancillary services markets. 
• Development experience in ISOs/RTOs outside of ERCOT. 
• Experience with Python, R, or other modeling languages and GIS modeling.

• We are free thinkers, we believe in meritocracy, we challenge assumptions meticulously, and we don’t get overly emotional if we’re wrong. 
• We believe in providing freedom and responsibility to foster a growth culture based on trust, transparency, and teamwork. 
• We encourage each other to seek discipline and focus in all parts of life, so that we can always perform at our best on the job. 
• We are a distributed team on a mission to build decentralized global power markets. 

• Bonus plan, 401k, and equity participation. 
• Medical, Dental and Vision. 
• Phone and Internet stipend.
• Home office stipend.
• Flexible PTO. 
• Company gatherings in fun places - the best of being fully remote while still coming together regularly! 
• Benefits vary for international applicants.