PROJECT DEVELOPER

• College or University Degree. 
• At least 5 years of work experience in the renewable energy sector, or related development field.
• Valid driver’s license. 

The Ideal Candidate 

• played a significant role in developing wind and / or solar energy projects that have achieved commercial operation.
• experienced with technical components of solar and / or wind energy development, including project siting, site design, interconnection feasibility analysis, and securing offtake through traditional PPAs, VPPAs, and C&I buyers
• ability to manage early-stage and late-stage project development activities up to COD for any projects under their purview. The development team works closely with other groups within the organization, e.g.: project design and engineering, construction, finance, legal and marketing
• evaluates new project opportunities and presents recommendations based on review of state policy, legislation, compliance filings and market dynamics
• identifies strategic points of interconnection on the grid based on available capacity, and manages interconnection requests with various ISOs and RTOs
• assists construction team as necessary to bring projects to operation
• familiar with management and direction of third-party consultants and can review their reports
• familiar with project management procedures, including project scheduling and budgeting
• understands and can work within local and state legislation, regulations, and policies specific to solar and / or wind energy development and operation
• comfortable with community outreach, public presentations, contract negotiation, and communications across a spectrum of outside partners (landowners, local and state government representatives, community members, suppliers, etc.) for successful development of renewable energy projects
• excellent communication and reporting skills, strong attention to detail, extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
• executes complex assignments with initiative, quality, professionalism, and timeliness
• exhibits creativity, has a solid sense of humor, high energy, responds well to pressure, meets deadlines, and can work independently, as well as with a team
• builds and maintains a network of connections in the industry and attends industry events
• experience with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, Helioscope, Wind Pro and other design software
• experience with energy storage 

The above job specifications do not imply that these requirements are exclusive standards for the position. Candidates will be given instruction, and perform related duties, as may be required by their manager