Clean Energy Development Coordinator

LiveWire•Westmont, IL

About The Position

We are seeking to fill the role of Clean Energy Development Coordinator for our fast-paced, growing Renewables Division. This position comes with the opportunity for professional growth and development and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the clean energy industry. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The ideal candidate for the Clean Energy Development Coordinator position is a detail-oriented and results-driven individual with experience overseeing solar and BESS pre-construction projects from origination to NTP. They possess strong technical knowledge of community solar systems, BESS systems, permitting, and compliance, coupled with exceptional stakeholder management skills. Adept at balancing timelines, budgets, and quality, they excel in delivering clean energy projects that meet client and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Up to 3 years of experience in the commercial clean energy industry
Robust knowledge of development and installation of PV and BESS systems
Willingness to work long hours as needed
Ability to analyze AHJ ordinances, plans, and specifications to solve problems
Estimating capabilities including project financial evaluation
Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, renewable energy, or similar field preferred.
Regulatory and project development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Site Origination and Site Host Control – identify, evaluate, and propose suitable parcels for community solar and BESS development screening.
Prepare and submit interconnection pre-applications and applications for new community solar and BESS projects with utilities; analyze native feeder and secondary feeder capacity for feasible interconnection potential.
Discretionary & Ministerial Permitting – Prepare, submit, and track all permit applications with the applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the applicable government agencies; coordinate zoning review responses, plan review responses, corrections, and approvals to advance clean energy projects through development.
Bidding Support – Assist the estimating teams in preparing competitive bid packages; develop scope narratives, review subcontractor proposals, and provide constructability and cost input to support proposal submissions and contract award.
Design Coordination – Collaborate with engineers, designers, and internal teams to review and progress preliminary site maps and single-line diagrams through 100% IFC design sets; manage RFIs and design submittals to ensure cost-effective constructability and code compliance throughout all project phases.
SREC Support – Assist the Professional Services team with completing tasks to advance projects through the Illinois Shines program under 20-yr REC Delivery Contract.
State Licensing – complete all state licensing certifications and recertifications with the Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Power Agency, and other applicable state agencies
Other duties as assigned.