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The Project Development Associate will assist in the development of solar and storage projects under 20MWac throughout the United States. This is a fast-paced and multi-faceted role facing multiple internal and external stakeholders and provides exposure to commercial matters. This position will be on a Hybrid Remote Work Schedule, working three days in office and two days from home.
Main accountabilities:
Direct reports: 0 direct reports
Travel: As needed
Minimum qualifications:
Behavioral requirements:
Physical demands & working conditions:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Project Development Associate will assist in the development of solar and storage projects under 20MWac throughout the United States. This is a fast-paced and multi-faceted role facing multiple internal and external stakeholders and provides exposure to commercial matters. This position will be on a Hybrid Remote Work Schedule, working three days in office and two days from home.
Main accountabilities:
- Support Project Development team with all aspects of solar and storageProject Development including review of regulatory, environmental, real estate, technical andinterconnectiondue diligence for projects under 20MW AC
- Ensure all project related information is accurate and up to date, including budgets, schedules, and other critical information
- Conduct due diligence and project analysis for PV solar rooftop and ground mounted projects in various states
- Draft preliminary feasibility reports, including permit road map, development budget, schedule and risk analysis
- Coordinatewith engineering, finance, legal, and construction to ensureefficient and compliantdevelopment of solar projects.
- Communicate with consultants, external stakeholders and developers and other third parties to ensure project success
- Lead application efforts to various solar incentive programs
- Ensure development activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Monitor interconnection studies performed by utilities and third parties
- Manage project level expenditures and schedules
Direct reports: 0 direct reports
Travel: As needed
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years supporting the development of multiple solar energy projects simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
- Knowledge of navigating site development activities including, but not limit to, utility interconnection, site control, permitting, and environmental studies
- Familiarity with the system design process and critical components
- Financial planning, budgeting, organizational and resource management abilities
- Strong prioritization skills with ability to timely achieve goals, and effectively manage a variety ofprojectstakeholders
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and tight timelineswithoutprompt
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or other technological platforms and products critical
Behavioral requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and willingness to take initiative
- Strong organizational commitment and organizational skills
- Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
- Strong interest in renewable energy
- Ability to work effectively with minimal direction
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
