Zelestra

Renewable Energy Development Associate

Location

About This Job

Date: Jun 5, 2025

Company: Zelestra

About The Role Industry:

Renewable Energy l Solar l Wind l Battery

Location:

USA

Job Type:

Remote l Full-Time | Permanent

Reports To:

Head of Project Development

Mission At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Role Overview

Zelestra is looking for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in our fast-growing and well-established Development team. The Associate will be a key supporting member of the Development team. You will support and have responsibilities spanning all stages of development from origination through commercial operations. This role requires someone with development experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Role Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
1+ years of experience in renewable energy development, ideally in utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS
Familiarity with regional development (MISO, ERCOT, SPP, SERC preferred)
Organized with attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel, project scheduling, and presentation tools
Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to take initiative in solving problems
Willingness to travel up to 30% for site visits, landowner meetings, and regulatory engagement


Role Responsibility

Support project development activities including site diligence, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement
Assist in tracking development status of projects in its pipeline and liaising with internal/external team members to help to deliver projects to ready-to-build on time
Assist in project management, including tracking key tasks, schedule, and budget
Assist in internal reporting to support management and investment decisions
Assist in permit application preparation and agency submittals and attend hearings and community meetings
Assist in Interconnection application preparation and submittals
Support other departments including acquisitions, finance, accounting, and EPC
Stay current on market developments including market trends, RFP opportunities, customers, state and federal policy changes, tariffs and tax incentives, renewable energy and energy transition technologies, and assist in disseminating relevant information to internal stakeholders
Review 3rd party consultant reports and distill key info to internal team members
Gather information, develop insights, and communicate insights/recommendations to Manager and/or internal team members
Ensure the smooth transition of projects to the EPC team

Apply Today!

Apply today to launch your career as an Associate Developer with a leading renewable energy company driving innovation in solar, wind, and battery storage projects.

Keywords:

Solar Project Development, Wind Energy Development, Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Clean Energy Jobs, Renewable Energy Operations, Energy Storage Projects, Solar Energy Careers, Wind Farm Projects, Battery Storage Systems.

The salary for this position typically ranges from minimum to mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program.

Click here to learn more about Zelestra

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