Intern, Land Siting and Acquisition

Silicon Ranch Corporation•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support our Project Development Siting team. This will require coordination with the Business Development and Project Development teams to help grow our number of assets in pre development, and support the pipeline of project sites.

Requirements

Silicon Ranch is looking for current students (preference to Sophomores and Juniors) or recent graduates who can commit to 20–40 hours per week.
Experience or course work in project management, energy management, land development, real estate, or environmental science required.

Responsibilities

Identify high quality project sites, and efficiently negotiate land purchase options to support our demand in target markets.
Establish strong relationships within the community as initial contacts, and prove an integral part of Silicon Ranch’s business model as long term owner and community members.
Coordinate with Community Engagement and Economic Development team to form initial community entry strategy, and maintain throughout project.
Communicates and negotiates effectively and responsibly with landowners and partners.
Works as a team player with effective written and oral communication skills.
Represent the organization professionally with landowners, vendors, utilities, local officials, and other project stakeholders.
Responsible for reviewing and maintaining project records.
Facilitate handoff of siting assets to other team members.
Track Business Development activity in target markets and support strategic prioritization of changing needs on a regular basis.
Execute on the project development siting goals, managing a greenfielding portfolio, and growing the project development pipeline.