Associate, Development (Community Solar)

Description

• Supporting preparation and analysis of interconnection documents and applications, including coordination with utilities.
• Supporting coordination with internal engineering, including communicating design constraints and reviewing layouts for conformance with project and Company goals.
• Preparing and providing documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal partners to document and improve standard operating procedures and processes.
• Coordinating with external consultants and managing relationships to ensure external deliverables are completed correctly and on time.
• Supporting the execution of required documents for financing of projects, communicating frequently with the finance and legal team.
• Researching and obtaining critical project or market information regarding code, policy, permits, land records and relevant industry studies.
• Conducting due diligence and site analysis.
• Coordinating quality controls to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Identifying attractive solar sites and conducting outreach to prospective landowners.
• Monitoring and measuring project progress and addressing or reporting potential issues.
• Monitoring and analyzing project schedules, scopes of work, and budgets and providing recommendations on tasks to ensure project viability.
• Identifying constraints and participating in obstacle resolution and risk tracking.
• Participating in managing and approving expenses.
• Scheduling regular meetings and recording decisions (e.g. assigned tasks and next steps).
• Acting as a key point of contact for all project information.
• Conducting outreach to AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction), preparing permit applications, providing support during public hearings, meetings, and other community engagement or outreach.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires frequent travel, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about 20% of working time; must carry an active driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Self-motivated and self -starter, with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree in related field (energy, real estate, sustainability, policy, communications) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in efficient, timely, and reliable support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• High-degree of organization and time-management skills.
• 1 year of experience working in a professional environment, including internships and part-time work.
• Experience in PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of organizational capacity to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance