Associate, Project Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with a diverse range of project development activities.

• Assess site feasibility through site visits, thorough desktop reviews, analysis of local permitting processes, and examination of environmental reports, geotechnical studies, topographical surveys, and grid compatibility.

• Engage with landowners, secure real property documentation, and support title commitment curative tasks.

• Identify and prepare submission documents for permitting authorities.

• Organize projects and manage files, budgets, and project records utilizing internal processes, databases, Procore, and Salesforce.

• Oversee utility interconnection portal communications and coordinate responses to study deadlines.

• Assist with and participate in community events, plan events, invite stakeholders, take notes, and generate and distribute meeting minutes.

• Collaborate with civil and environmental consultants, create meeting minutes, and process invoices according to work authorizations.

• Support Developers and Directors with additional project development tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 1-3 years of experience in renewable energy development.

• Outstanding communication and public relations capabilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication proficiency.

• Capacity to communicate effectively with project stakeholders possessing varying levels of understanding of solar project concepts.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to sites and permitting authorities.

• Willingness to travel up to one-third of the time, arrange personal travel, and maintain self-sufficiency.

• Familiarity with fundamental computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS programs, Google Earth, and project management tools such as Smartsheet and Salesforce.

• Capability to prioritize tasks and manage intricate evaluation processes across a wide array of projects.

• Proficiency in anticipating project needs and addressing items with long lead times.

• Knowledge of real estate titles, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.

• Four weeks of vacation.

• Company-funded life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Generous parental leave policy.

• 401(k) matching after the vesting period.

• Work-from-home stipend for new hires.

• Public transit reimbursement.

• Paid time off for community volunteering.

• Charitable donation matching up to $500 per year.

• Professional development and educational reimbursement opportunities.

• Eligibility for the company’s significant bonus plan and commission plan with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary.