SunVest Solar, LLC

Senior Project Developer

LocationNew York, United States
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


Job Posting:

Senior

Project Developer


Company:

SunVest Solar, LLC®

Location:

Remote with travel (preferably based in Pennsylvania, New York, or Maryland)


Type:

Full-Time

Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a

Senior

Project Developer

to play a pivotal role in supporting the development needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.


About SunVest:

SunVest’s mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 250 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic West Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.


Position Overview:

SunVest’s Development team is responsible for generating new land opportunities for ground and roof top solar arrays as well as battery storage in preparation for our construction department. These positions may rotate between the two departments based on the cyclical demands of the solar industry. As a Senior Project Developer based remotely with travel, you will be responsible for concept to construction development of distributed-scale solar projects including, securing site lease agreements, building relationships with local stakeholders, including landowners and local governments, securing local, state, and federal permitting, and tracking and managing development expenses to a project budget.


Key Responsibilities:

Identifying ground mount PV project sites and accessing their viability by putting them through a pre-determined screening process

Contacting landowners to determine interest in entering into long-term lease or purchase option agreements that allow for the development of solar energy projects
Negotiating long-term solar leases or purchase agreements
Engage and manage third-party service providers and consultants
Developing and managing project development budgets
Attending zoning and permitting meetings and/or hearings and providing testimony or giving presentations about the projects with some of these meetings occurring during evening hours.
Submitting and managing interconnection applications and studies.
Sourcing key assumptions and working with the project finance team to develop a project level financial model
Monitoring legislative and policy issues impactful to community solar and off-take opportunities
Supporting team members responsible for financing, construction and/or sales of projects


Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in the development of ground mounted photovoltaic systems, preferably distribution interconnected systems.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and consistently meet challenging deadlines.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand factors impacting project economics.
Commercial real estate prospecting and business model understanding.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Effective team leader and collaborator.
Valid driver's license.
Successful background in obtaining zoning approvals.


Compensation & Benefits:

Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits.
Paid time off including company holidays.
Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry.
Opportunity for advancement.

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $140-180K . At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!

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