Project Developer New York (Remote)

Position Overview:

Sol Source Power is seeking an experienced Solar Project Developer to join our team in New York. The successful candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy development, with a particular focus on greenfield solar projects and energy storage. This role will be responsible for managing the entire solar project development lifecycle, from origination to construction and operation.

Responsibilities:

• Summary Reporting to the Chief Development Officer.
• Identify and evaluate potential solar and energy storage project opportunities in New York, including site identification, preliminary feasibility analysis, and project economics.
• Develop project proposals and presentations for potential customers, including financial analysis, project design, and project schedules.
• Work with internal and external land specialist(s) to pursue site control. Meet and negotiate with potential project landowners to acquire site control and to provide project information and support when needed.
• Negotiate land lease agreements, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements (PPAs) with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage project development tasks including permitting, interconnection, engineering, cleaning up title, tax negotiation and lease negotiations.
• Work closely with project finance and operations teams to complete due diligence and work through project complexities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation, including project managers, engineers, and construction teams.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including utilities, regulatory agencies, landowners, and buyers.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, policy changes, and technological advances in the solar industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in solar and/or energy storage project development or a related field.
• Knowledge of the solar and energy storage industry in New York, including state policies, incentives, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate project economics, market trends, and risk factors.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex agreements, including land lease agreements and power purchase agreements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience with GIS mapping or similar software applications.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting processes, state and federal agencies.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team. 

Benefits/Compensation:

• $150,000 Base Salary
• 6% Commissions based off project margin within territory pipeline
• Corporate Profit Sharing (based off EBITDA)
• 6% 401K Match (1.5% salary bonus if you hit 10% savings/max contribution for the year)
• Company funded Healthcare
• Company funded Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• $5,000 relocation fund if needed