(USA) Senior Manager, Energy Project Development

Company : Walmart
Location : Bentonville, AR, 72712
Posted Date : 14 October 2025
Job Details
Senior Manager, Energy Project Development
The Walmart Energy Transformation strategy aims to decarbonize our operations while capturing emerging new value streams that help catalyze societal decarbonization. Walmart has recently committed to bringing 10 GW of clean energy online by 2030, in addition to our stated goals of 50% clean powered by 2025, 100% clean powered by 2035, and zero emissions in our operations by 2040. Part of these goals also includes 1 GW of new clean energy on-site. We are a team of seasoned energy veterans dedicated to realizing Walmart's regenerative commitments and leveraging Walmart's platform to support the decarbonization of our customers, associates, communities, and suppliers. Because energy touches everything, we work across Walmart, particularly real estate, facilities, supply chain, network design, transportation, and customer experience. We are innovators and change agents determined to make an impact. We are analytical and entrepreneurial; thoughtful and practical. This position is a part of the Onsite Energy team, and the Energy team reports directly to the COO of Walmart US and the Chief Sustainability Officer. In this role, you will report to the Group Director, Energy Solutions. This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. No remote candidates being considered now, but a full relocation package is available.
In coordination with third-party developers and stakeholders, assess project feasibility of on-site Distributed Generation (DG) projects while considering factors such as energy market dynamics, internal operational metrics, project economics, incentives, regulations, potential risk, permitting requirements, and project timelines.
Lead early-stage site development of on-site DG projects (project development from design stages to EPC team) through collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and engineers.
Apply technologies such as solar, energy storage, fuel cells, microgrid controls to operational challenges spanning access to power, resilience, operational savings, and environmental benefits.
Translate an understanding of energy markets into actionable development strategies that deliver economic value and/or address heightened needs for energy security and reliability at critical assets.
What you'll bring
- A proven track record of developing and implementing on-site energy solutions, including batteries, solar panels, generators or alternative generator (e.g., fuel cell) microgrids
- Strong ability to analyze the impact of DG such as solar, batteries, and fuel cells on resulting energy costs to the facility
- Ability to leverage large datasets to develop insights and interface with data science and technology teams to direct development of applications and dashboards
- Knowledge of and proficiency in energy storage or fuel cell project development, technologies and surrounding use cases, and typical commercial terms.
- Extensive expertise in project finance, origination, and business case development
- A strong commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability among diverse teams
- Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities and strong project management skills with the ability to drive multiple priorities concurrently
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.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: stock.
Minimum Qualifications...
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in engineering, renewable energy, environmental science, or related area and 3 years' experience in energy project development. Option 2: 5 years' experience in engineering, renewable energy, environmental science, or related area. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications...
Distributed energy project development, specifically solar and energy storage, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (power system emphasis desired). Project management experience in the solar and/or energy industry.
Primary Location...
2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America
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