Scope of Job: The Project Development Associate position facilitates and supports the Company's solar PV and battery storage project development efforts, including locating and contracting with landowners for projectappropriate sites throughout North America; performing project diligence; filing interconnection applications, reviewing studies, and supporting negotiation of interconnection agreements; identifying, applying for, and securing required project approvals including permits and licenses; engaging community stakeholders; managing external consultants; and coordinating project design with internal engineering and construction professionals. The Project Development Associate will have strong organizational skills; a deep passion for renewable energy and storage; the ability to communicate effectively with landowners, government officials, and project stakeholders; and experience in renewable energy or battery storage project development as described above.

Location: This position will be remote-based in the SouthWest US.

Support the development of Company projects, including: securing appropriate project sites in targeted areas; retaining and working with consultants and independently to perform project diligence; researching, applying for, and attending meetings with governmental officials and community representatives in support of securing project permits; researching and understanding interconnection requirements and constraints; facilitating interconnection agreement negotiation and execution; establishing and implementing project development plans, budgets and schedules; collaborating with originators, engineers, and project construction personnel across the Company to align development outcomes with project origination, design, and construction constraints.
• Coordinate, track, update, and report on project development matters internally within the Company and externally with third-party stakeholders as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience -

• Bachelor's degree in business, environmental, or engineering.
• 2+ years of experience working in energy markets, real estate development, land-use planning or environmental permitting, civil or electrical engineering, project finance, or other relevant field.
• Prior renewable energy or electric utility industry experience preferred, particularly solar or solar + storage.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proven track record of quickly developing and maintaining positive relationships and effective communications with project stakeholders, including energy customers, government officials, utility representatives, and community members.
• Ability to understand, negotiate, and execute real estate contracts.
• Ability to understand and navigate interconnection studies and study processes.
• Ability to research and read ordinances, statutes, and regulations and understand how these apply to project development.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, land surveys, and title reports.
• Ability to use or to quickly learn to use research, GIS and database tools.
• Ability to articulate complex issues through succinct, cohesive summaries and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, organize, and synthesize diverse information relating to a project.
• Strong ability to manage multiple, interrelated tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Working knowledge or demonstrated ability to quickly learn the various components of the Company's renewable energy and storage projects.
• Understanding of environmental laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
• High energy, and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis, and on short notice.
• Willingness to embrace and defend a culture of respect, communication, and accountability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment.