Project Developer - Solar - NJ

We are seeking a solar and energy storage project developer with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us grow our solar and energy storage project development portfolio within various markets in the US. This position is part of a small, collaborative and entrepreneurial team, and will be exposed to all aspects of the project development life cycle. The ideal candidate for this position should be flexible and capable of working in a dynamic team of professionals. He/She isn’t only smart and analytical but is also a personable self-starter who can independently complete tasks on schedule. In addition, is comfortable speaking and responding to questions in a public forum, and capable of tailoring their communication style to fit different audiences.

The Project Developer will need to learn and understand complex technical, legal, and financial concepts related to project development and effectively communicate those concepts to different project stakeholders. The candidate should be comfortable with basic principles of project development, finance, solar and storage technology, and economics. An understanding of land development or acquisition, the electric utility industry, solar and energy storage technology, and/or energy markets is considered a major advantage. Likewise, prior experience in project development, project management, and/or project finance is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of successful team and play an instrumental role in the continuous growth of CS Energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with manager and other team members to uncover new opportunities and drive forward existing projects under development.
• Generate new opportunities through networking and market research, and direct GIS site identification.
• Interface directly with landowners, PPA counterparties, local and state government officials, and other project stakeholders
• Manage the permitting process including attending permitting meetings and driving stakeholder engagement
• Manage the interconnection processes
• Develop new relationships with project partners
• Research, conduct self-guided analysis, produce reports, and present information clearly to management.
• Analyze, understand, and apply statutory incentives, rules, and standards in the development process
• Perform industry research and competitive analysis
• Compilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders
• Travel to project site locations and stakeholder meetings will be required
• Produce and manage project development budget schedule and financial models

Requirements

• 1-3 Years of Work Experience (direct experience in solar development or financing is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree from a college in Business Administration, Math, Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Legal Studies, or Engineering (equivalent experience accepted)
• Direct experience in solar development, design, or financing is a plus
• An understanding of land development or acquisition, the electric utility industry, solar and energy storage technology, and/or energy markets highly desired
• Previous experience interacting directly with landowners, PPA counterparties, local and state government officials, and other project stakeholders
• Self-directed, motivated, and flexible self-starter with ability to work independently and to autonomously manage tasks
• Ability to break-down a complex situation into discrete components and prioritize them to drive the project forward o
• Able to accomplish multiple/simultaneous assignments within deadlines; Strong due diligence skills
• Research experience; experience in the solar development space considered an advantage – including experience working with and/or negotiating land leases and PPAs
• Financial acumen and a solid understanding of economic value proposition analysis
• Working knowledge of project-based financial models
• Ability to interface with co-workers, partners, and clients (of varying functions) in a professional manner
• Desire to expand breadth of knowledge in potentially new industries and areas
• Exceptional professional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Comfortable forming, writing, and presenting a coherent argument using data and fact-based opinions following a detailed analysis
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (PPT, Excel and Word)
• Entrepreneurial Drive and willingness to be a part of a team pursuing new business opportunities in the face of challenges.
• Travel to project site locations and stakeholder meetings will be required (Ability to travel up to 25%)

*All applicants who receive a conditional