GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Solar DG Project Developer will support 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.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage all aspects of solar project development including review of regulatory, environmental, real estate, technical and interconnection due diligence for projects under 20MW AC.
• Conduct due diligence and project analysis for PV solar rooftop and ground mounted projects in various states.
• Produce 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.
• Manage consultants, external stakeholders and developers and other third parties to ensure project success.
• Support as needed in the structuring, negotiating, and closing of land agreements and tax agreements.
• Manage budgets, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for development projects.
• Review and manage application efforts to various solar incentive programs
• Ensure development activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Work with the development team to problem solve around various development issues to bring projects to successful commercial operation.
• Identify high-level key project, interconnection and access constraints.
• Review permit applications and permit requirements, and associated impacts to the project

Direct reports:  1 direct reports; 1 – 5 indirect reports; multiple third-party consultants/contractors

Travel:  As needed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years managing the development of multiple solar energy projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
• Deep knowledge of navigating site development activities including, but not limit to, utility interconnection, permitting, land easements, and environmental studies
• Familiarity with the system design process and critical components
• Demonstrated success of developing solar PV projects through the full project development lifecycle.
• Financial planning, budgeting, organizational and resource management abilities
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks with ability to timely achieve goals, and effectively manage variety of project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and tight timelines without prompt
• Exceptional ability in analytical problem solving and strong communication skills
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

 BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be 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 AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching while on project sites; 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 20 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