[Hiring] Associate, Project Development @Pivot Energy

Role Description

The Project Development Associate will be involved in supporting project development efforts. The Associate will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development, as well as provide support for the preparation of permitting documents. The Project Development Associate will also support Developers and Directors in management of third-party contractors, preparation and execution of land use permits, public outreach, community meetings, land use hearings, interconnection studies, and critical real estate and landowner document support. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, effectively communicate, and remain highly organized is paramount.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in renewable energy development
• Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
• Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time

Requirements

• Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.)
• Meet with landowners, secure real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks.
• Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities.
• Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore & Salesforce).
• Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines.
• Assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; plan community events, complete mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events.
• Coordinate with outside vendors such as civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations.
• As needed, assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities.

Benefits

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage.
• Generous parental leave.
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period).
• Work-from-home stipend for new employees.
• Public transit reimbursement.
• PTO for volunteering in the community.
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year.
• Professional development and educational reimbursements.