Position Summary...

The Director of Onsite Energy Project Development leads the end-to-end delivery of on-site distributed generation projects, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and generator assets. This role is responsible for overseeing the development of energy projects across operating facilities while ensuring minimal site disruption, high safety standards, and long-term asset performance. The position partners closely with real estate, operations, utilities, and finance teams to deploy scalable, cost-effective distributed energy solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including real estate, operations, utilities, finance, construction, energy management, IT, and sustainability. The team is focused on deploying innovative distributed energy solutions that support operational excellence, sustainability goals, and long-term asset performance across our facilities.

This is an onsite role based at our Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas. We are not considering remote applicants, and a full relocation package is available.

What you'll do...

• Lead the development of onsite distributed generation projects (solar PV, BESS, generators) for new and existing facilities.
• Conduct site feasibility assessments, including electrical capacity, load profiles, interconnection, and constructability.
• Manage all utility coordination, interconnection applications, approvals, and incentive programs.
• Oversee project economics, capital planning, and financial modeling for behind-the-meter assets.
• Support and structure contracts, including ownership, PPA, lease, and energy-as-a-service models.
• Coordinate with construction, facilities, and operations teams to integrate DG assets and ensure proper documentation, training, and handoff.
• Prepare executive-level updates, develop standardized playbooks, and identify risks related to site operations, safety, and regulatory changes.

What You'll Bring…

• Proven experience leading distributed energy project development (solar PV, BESS, generators).
• Strong understanding of site feasibility, utility coordination, and interconnection processes.
• Proficiency in project economics, capital planning, and financial modeling for energy assets.
• Experience with contracting structures such as ownership, PPA, lease, and energy-as-a-service.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of integrating EMS, SCADA, monitoring, and controls with facility operations.
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on executive updates and stakeholder engagement.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field and 5 years’ experience in utility operations or related area OR 7 years’ experience in utility operations or related area.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Certified Energy Manager, experience in building systems design, controls, or operations., experience negotiating contracts or terms of service agreements., Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field, Project Management Certification, Project management experienceMasters, Masters: Business, Masters: FinanceProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Utility - Certified Energy Manager - Certification

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.