Project Developer III

UGE develops, owns, and operates community and commercial solar and energy storage projects in the United States and abroad. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we are on the front lines, working to accelerate the transition to clean, reliable energy worldwide.

Our team is growing quickly, and we seek talented and motivated individuals to join our project development team with a focus on ground mount opportunities.

The Solar Project Developer III will lead and manage complex community solar, distributed generation (DG), and solar + storage project development efforts throughout the U.S. This senior-level role carries broad responsibility for driving projects through interconnection, permitting, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling phases, while also mentoring junior developers. Candidates should be subject matter experts in community solar and net metering development, with strong cross-functional leadership skills. Front of the Meter (FTM) Distributed Generation (DG) BESS development experience preferred. Candidates based to work during Eastern Time (EST) hours are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

- Lead complex development efforts for assigned projects, managing all phases of solar and storage development with minimal oversight.

- Own project development across land use, permitting, interconnection, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling.

- Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior developers and supporting their professional growth.

- Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, legal, procurement, project finance, and deployment) to ensure seamless execution.

- Oversee project milestones and deliverables, maintaining timelines and budgets in scheduling and ERP platforms.

- Support negotiations for leases, LOIs, PPAs, and other long-term agreements, providing strategic input on complex transactions.

- Manage external vendors and consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget.

- Perform due diligence and advanced financial analysis for opportunities in active and emerging markets.

- Identify and mitigate risks while driving opportunities for project success.

- Contribute to global process improvements, market expansion strategies, and represent the company in key industry forums.

Qualifications

- 6–8 years of renewable energy development experience, preferably within distributed generation and community solar.

- Subject matter expertise in community solar, DG solar + storage, and net metering development, including financial incentive structures.

- Experience in BESS development; FTM DG BESS development experience preferred.

- Proven track record of successfully advancing renewable energy projects from origination through NTP/COD.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and solve complex problems.

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional collaboration and mentoring.

- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage workload independently.

- Proficiency with MS Office, CRMs, ERP systems, and shared folder drives.

- Willingness to travel occasionally.

Benefits & Compensation

- Competitive salary and incentive compensation

- Ability to work remotely

- Option to enroll in a fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision plan

- 401K Employer Match

- Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)

- Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet.

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors UGE deems pertinent to the hiring decision.