Job Description

Leap29 are searching for a Solar Project Developer to join an established company in the Northeast.

Preferred locations NJ, PA, DE; others considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project development activities: site control, permitting, electrical interconnection, and engineering.
• Coordinate internal and external subject matter experts for real estate, permitting, electrical interconnection, and engineering.
• Own project inputs/assumptions, coordinating updates with internal groups.
• Manage project progress, risks, opportunities, and economics, providing thoughtful analysis and risk evaluation.
• Manage or support due diligence activities for acquisitions.
• Negotiate lease/purchase options and agreements for site control.
• Coordinate engineering activities for permits and interconnection matters.
• Work closely with the engineering team to support design and EPC processes.
• Identify and track key development tasks, managing budgets for each project.

Requirements:

• Record of academic and professional achievement.
• Knowledge of PJM a bonus.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate well with a small team.
• Proven organizational acumen working on multiple projects.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• 2-5 years of experience in energy or renewables.