Rye is leading a new generation of pumped storage hydropower in the U.S. and helping create a more reliable energy grid.

We develop projects from inception to operations through site identification, permitting, offtake and construction.

Rye works in partnership with utilities, policymakers, community leaders and other stakeholders to bring pumped storage hydropower projects to life.

Meet Our Team

Paul Jacob

Chief Executive Officer

Erik Steimle, CEP

Chief Development Officer

John Seymour

General Counsel

Ushakar Jha, PE

Vice President, Project Engineering

Michael Rooney

Vice President, Development

Sandy Slayton

Vice President, Environmental

Malcolm Harkness

Vice President, Development

Bree Wilson, PE, PMP

Vice President, Development

Eamon Marley

Vice President, Finance

Dylan Stankus, PE

Director, Environmental Compliance

Joseph Mesiano

Senior Accounting Analyst

Join Us

Rye is dedicated to advancing the world’s leading energy storage technology that supports innovation, grid stability and resilient communities. We support a remote-friendly working environment and offer other competitive benefits and paid time off plans that bolster the wellness of our employees and their families.

There are currently no open positions

We're always looking for people with a talent and passion for renewable energy infrastructure. Even if you don't see an open position that is an obvious fit, please consider sending your resume and a letter of interest to us here:

Rye Development is a partnership of Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, an infrastructure investment firm specializing in low-carbon real assets in the energy, water and urban infrastructure sectors, and EDF Inc., a subsidiary of the EDF Group — a global energy company with 23 gigawatts (GW) of operating hydropower, including 5 GW of pumped storage.