Associate, Project Development

Pivot Energy•Baltimore, MD

7h•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Project Development Associate supports solar project development, including site assessments for critical development issues and preparation of permitting documents. The role supports Developers and Directors with third-party contractor management, land-use permits, public outreach, community meetings and hearings, interconnection studies, and real estate and landowner documentation. Success requires strong prioritization, multitasking, communication, and organizational skills. The Associate evaluates site viability through site visits, desktop diligence, local permitting analysis, and review of site conditions and studies. The role also supports landowner engagement, permitting submissions, interconnection communications and deadlines, community events, consultant coordination, project records, budgets, and invoices. The position offers tools and resources to support success and growth.

Requirements

At least 1–3 years of experience in renewable energy development.
Excellent communication and public relations skills, with a positive attitude in interpersonal interactions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying familiarity with solar project concepts.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities.
Ability to travel up to one-third of the time, make independent travel arrangements, and work self-reliantly.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite, GIS programs (particularly Google Earth), and project management programs (particularly Smartsheet and Salesforce).
Self-starter who can work with limited supervision, readily asks questions, and embraces tasks outside their comfort zone.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad range of projects in a portfolio.
Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead-time items to limit schedule delays.
Understanding of real estate title, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification.

Responsibilities

Support Developers and Directors of Project Development with a wide variety of project development tasks, maintaining accuracy and organization.
Evaluate site viability through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of environmental reports, geotechnical studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, and other site conditions.
Meet with landowners, secure real property documents, and assist with title commitment curative tasks.
Assist in identifying and preparing documents required for permitting authority submissions.
Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using internal processes, databases, and project management software.
Monitor utility interconnection portal communications and coordinate responses to study deadlines.
Support and attend community events; plan events, prepare stakeholder mailings, take notes, and produce and publish meeting minutes.
Coordinate with outside vendors, including civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations.
Assist Developers and Directors with other project development tasks as needed.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.
Four weeks of vacation.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Parental leave.
401(k) matching after the vesting period.
Work-from-home stipend for new employees.
Public transit reimbursement.
Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
Charitable donation matching up to $500 per year.
Professional development and educational reimbursements.
Eligibility for the company bonus and commission plan, with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary, prorated in the first year based on start date.