Project Developer

Nitricity•San Francisco, CA

49d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Developer will play a crucial role in sourcing, pursuing, and securing opportunities to scale and support Nitricity's commercial plants. This role will help forge the leading edge of Nitricity’s future developments, focusing on opportunities for project site selection, feasibility studies, financing, power procurement, life cycle assessments, and community engagement to support and accelerate Nitricity’s commercial scale-up. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance financial, operational, and environmental considerations to drive Nitricity's growth and sustainability goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Energy, Economics, Environment, Earth Science related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of experience in project management and financing for renewable energy or related industries
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and energy optimization
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with public officials and agencies
Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with state and local communities
Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach and attention to detail
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
This role requires travel of 15%
The position is primarily on-site in Fremont, CA

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of renewable energy or sustainable agriculture-focused incentives and regulations is a plus

Responsibilities

Source, Analyze, and Develop Project Finance Opportunities
Support the financing of commercial plants as Nitricity scales to larger projects: understand the key financing elements of a project and ensure that all projects and deals continue to meet or exceed financial hurdles
Identify and present new funding opportunities, including grants, loans, and incentives to for upcoming Nitricity projects including fertilizer production and renewable energy projects
Support grant, loan, and incentive application efforts, including execution of feasibility studies, grant writing, and coordination of 3rd parties for additional support
Utilize financial models to support strategic decision-making
Develop Site Selection and Commercial Scale-Up Opportunities
Support management with site acquisition and due diligence for future Nitricity production sites. This may include helping with site plans, acquiring building permits, travel to sites, and negotiating city council approvals
Help secure available federal, state, and local-level government incentives related to commercial sites and power procurement
Negotiate terms with utilities and/or EPC firms, including permitting and interconnection
Establish strategic partnerships with these key players (city councils, utilities, and large energy providers) to improve the economics of the plant by securing low-cost power and ultimately ensuring long-term fit
Develop Cradle to Grave Life Cycle Assessment and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies
Collaborate with LCA specialists to conduct comprehensive life cycle assessment studies for external use, including cradle-to-grave analyses
Work with 3rd party to evaluate and quantify further direct evidence of decreased GHG field emissions with Nitricity fertilizers
When appropriate, conduct internal life cycle assessment studies for Nitricity fertilizer products and competitors
Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering teams to implement any LCA findings into process improvements, with the aim of reducing overall GHG footprint
Lead Community Engagement & Support Business Development Analyses
Lead community engagement efforts to establish and maintain relationships to support the community and promote the success and favorability of the projects.
Market research and analysis as relevant for project opportunity development. This may pertain to the organic fertilizer market or future markets for Nitricity.
Attend customer- & community-focused conferences, meetings, and trade shows