Solar Project Developer

The Solar Project Developer will be responsible for all aspects of both internal and external management of developing distributed generation solar projects. This position will report to the Director of Development and work with a team of dedicated solar developers and engineers. The role will involve cross departmental communication with finance, engineering, and construction teams. Additionally, the Solar Project developer will be expected to think critically to find creative solutions to development hurdles and be able to work both independently and closely with other team members.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Ensure that assigned projects secure all need interconnection agreements, use permits, environmental permits, land entitlement, and revenue contracts.Ensure that projects are ready for construction and financeable at end of development process.Attend field site visits.Manage the research, application, submittal, and approval process to local municipal, state, and/or federal offices for zoning, use, and environmental permits.With the support of internal engineering resources manage the interconnection application and study process with Utility partners.With the support of internal engineering resources manage 3rd party design contractors, engineering, and permit partners and review their work product.Manage relationship, communication, and documentation for land owners and agreements.Coordinate with internal construction and design teams.Management of supporting documentation from environmental subcontractors.Manage project scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and internal tracking and reporting.Qualifications:BS Degree in Science, Engineering, or related fieldPrefer background in solar development, land use planning, and/or permittingMinimum of three years’ experience with renewable energy design and project development with preference for 5 + years’ experienceDirect experience with site acquisition and ground mounted solar project developmentAbility to read and comprehend documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, environmental reports, and design drawingsExperience with professional project management in development or constructionThese duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business.Greenskies Clean Focus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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