Project Development Associate (Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

General Description: 

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 storage Project Development including review of regulatory, environmental, real estate, technical and interconnection due 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
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, and construction to ensure efficient and compliant development 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 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 of project stakeholders
•  Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and tight timelines without prompt 
•  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