Real Estate Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assist in identifying and securing ideal locations for solar and battery initiatives.

• Perform market and financial assessments.

• Keep track of regulatory requirements pertaining to renewable energy projects.

• Execute initial permitting evaluations with local authorities and aid in early project permitting processes.

• Analyze energy metrics and utility pricing.

• Provide support for project permitting and interconnection processes.

• Reach out to landowners through mail and phone communications.

• Conduct site inspections to evaluate physical conditions, accessibility, and adjacent land use.

• Perform desktop research for potential project sites utilizing ArcGIS.

• Create and manage a comprehensive site selection database.

• Assist in securing lease and purchase options as well as easements.

• Facilitate real estate transaction activities, including acquisition target assessments and negotiations for options, leases, and easements.

• Identify transaction, title, and environmental risks along with mitigation strategies.

• Aid in the preparation of real property elements for project financing, including resolving title issues and coordinating Phase I Environmental reports and ALTA Surveys.

• Develop necessary land and transaction documentation while maintaining organized databases.

• Monitor and report on project budgets and timelines.

• Provide consistent updates on site acquisition progress.

• Recognize opportunities for process enhancements and adopt improved real estate practices.

• Offer guidance to internal teams regarding potential obstacles that may hinder acquisition or development.

• Escalate issues to Management when required.

• Collaborate with teams in development, permitting, engineering, and finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• This is an entry-level position.

• A Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.

• Proficiency in Google Earth and Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Willingness to travel within the United States up to 25% of the time.

• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, analytical, commercial, oral communication, and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.

• Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external clients, consultants, and landowners.

• Skills in contract drafting and review are advantageous.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Google Drive, or ArcGIS is a plus.

• Understanding of real estate acquisition contract terms and strong negotiation skills is beneficial.

• Exposure to the renewable energy sector is an advantage.

• Must possess a personable nature and be self-motivated.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Generous time-off policies.

• Annual bonus.

• Remote work arrangement.