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About the Role
The Project Development Associate will support solar site assessments, assist with permitting document preparation, and manage third-party contractors, land use permits, public outreach, community meetings, land use hearings, interconnection studies, and real estate/landowner document support. Success in this role requires prioritization, multitasking, effective communication, and strong organization.
Responsibilities
- Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
- Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.).
- Meet with landowners, secure real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks.
- Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities.
- Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore & Salesforce).
- Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines.
- Assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; Plan community events, complete mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events.
- Coordinate with outside vendors such as civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations.
- As needed, assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1- 3 years of experience in renewable energy development.
- Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities.
- Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- GIS Programs (particularly Google Earth)
- Project management programs (particularly Smartsheet and Salesforce)
- Understanding of real estate title, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $85,000
Benefits
- Eligibility for substantial bonus plan and commission plan with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary.
- Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.
- Four weeks of vacation.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage.
- Generous parental leave.
- 401(k) matching (after vesting period).
- Work-from-home stipend for new employees.
- Public transit reimbursement.
- PTO for volunteering in the community.
- Charitable donation matching up to $500/year.
- Professional development and educational reimbursements.
About the Company
- Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.
- The company aims to decarbonize the nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy, and provide cost-savings.
- Pivot Energy is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation.
- The company is committed to positively contributing to local communities and people.
- Pivot Energy believes global warming poses an existential threat and has a responsibility to help mitigate it.
- Portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways, and include community investment opportunities.
- Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”.
- Evaluates internal decisions on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
- Core values include Impact, Balance, Determination, Professionalism, Honesty, and Kindness.
Equal Opportunity
- Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
- Actively works to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.