Solar Development Associate

Solar power is the nation’s fastest growing source of new energy, and the solar industry is expanding faster than the total US economy. Alder Energy Systems (AES) is growing too and seeking an enthusiastic Solar Development Associate to join its team. This position offers an opportunity to become a solar policy expert for states across the country and work at the forefront of large-scale renewable energy projects.

Alder Energy Systems is a leading developer and builder of Community Solar projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The Development Associate will develop solar projects in these regions, through identification of suitable sites and coordination of interconnection, zoning, and permitting activities as well as managing due diligence efforts. This individual will also focus on forging relationships with landowners, community leaders, utilities, environmental organizations, and financiers.

A Solar Development Associate is an authority in qualifying properties for the development of solar farms, including site characteristics, utility infrastructure, and zoning information. Utilizing proprietary tools and satellite technology, this solar site analyst is responsible for targeting and reviewing parcels for suitability and researching landowner information for qualified properties.

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Compensation:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,500.00 per year

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Monday to Friday

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Bachelor's (Preferred)

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Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person