Associate, Project Development

Pivot Energy•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Project Development Associate supports solar project development by assessing sites for critical development issues and preparing permitting documents. The role supports Developers and Directors with contractor management, land-use permits, public outreach, community meetings and hearings, interconnection studies, and real estate and landowner documentation. Strong prioritization, multitasking, communication, and organizational skills are important. The Associate evaluates site viability through site visits, desktop diligence, permitting-process analysis, and review of environmental reports, geotechnical studies, topographic surveys, grid compatibility, and other site conditions. The role also maintains project files, budgets, and records using company processes and software; monitors utility interconnection portals and study deadlines; coordinates outside vendors; and supports community events and stakeholder communication. Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects. The company describes its work as contributing to decarbonization, equitable access to clean energy, community investment, and positive environmental, social, and governance outcomes.

Requirements

At least 1–3 years of experience in renewable energy development.
Excellent communication and public relations skills and a positive attitude in interpersonal interactions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the 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 one-third of the time, arrange own travel, 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 able to work with limited supervision, ask questions, and take on tasks outside their comfort zone.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad portfolio of projects.
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 reviews, local permitting-process analysis, and review of site conditions such as environmental reports, geotechnical studies, topography surveys, and grid compatibility.
Meet with landowners, obtain real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks.
Assist in identifying and creating documents required for permitting-authority submissions.
Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and records using internal processes, databases, and project management software.
Monitor utility interconnection portal communications and coordinate and respond to study deadlines.
Support and attend community events, plan events, invite stakeholders through mailings, take notes, and prepare and publish meeting minutes.
Coordinate with outside vendors, including civil and environmental consultants; prepare meeting minutes and process invoices according to work authorizations.
Assist Developers and Directors with other project development tasks as needed.

Benefits

Company bonus plan and commission plan; target bonus is 20% of annual salary, prorated in the first year based on start date.
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.
Generous 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.