Project Developer, Built Environment

Pivot Energy•Baltimore, MD

6d•$105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Developer, Built Environment, executes development of assigned solar, solar-plus-storage, and standalone energy storage projects in urban, commercial, and infrastructure-adjacent settings across the United States. Projects are originated by Pivot’s C&I sales and greenfield site origination teams. The Developer owns projects from receipt of the site through discretionary permitting, interconnection, environmental diligence, and other development work, then transitions them to Project Delivery for the EPC sequence and construction pre-NTP. The role focuses primarily on interconnection, site diligence, and permitting for C&I renewable energy facilities—including rooftop, ground-mount, and carport photovoltaic systems, as well as battery energy storage—and/or greenfield energy storage projects. The Project Developer collaborates with internal teams and manages external contractors throughout the project life cycle. Success requires strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex or ambiguous jurisdictional approval processes and stakeholder perspectives across multiple projects. The preferred location is Denver, Colorado. Chicago, Illinois, and Baltimore, Maryland, are also listed; remote work in the United States will be considered. The position requires travel of up to 50% for permitting and community engagement meetings, beginning across the Mountain West, Midwest, and East Coast.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in renewable energy development or comparable professional experience.
Substantial experience developing projects in the built environment, including rooftop and carport/canopy projects and their distinctive diligence (such as GPRS), interconnection, and discretionary permitting needs.
Substantial experience developing BESS and SAS projects, including interconnection, discretionary permitting, community engagement, and coordination with fire districts and staff.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to people within and outside Pivot.
Comfort speaking in public and presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies.
Excellent communication and public-relations skills, with a positive attitude and ability to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities.
Ability to travel up to 50% for permitting and community engagement meetings, make personal travel arrangements, and work self-reliantly.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, ask questions, and take on tasks outside their comfort zone.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluations across numerous sites to inform project siting and related decisions.
Experience preparing applications and documents for federal, state, and local permitting of renewable energy projects.
Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy and industrial facility development, expansion, and maintenance, with a focus on local permitting.
Manage third-party consultants and contractors completing diligence for a portfolio of projects, ensuring work meets quality, budget, schedule, and assignment requirements.
Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders and periodically participate in local policy working groups.
Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for solar and battery energy storage development.
Coordinate with Engineering and Grid Integration teams to manage interconnection timelines, processes, and strategies.
Complete title-curative items required for project financing in collaboration with the legal team.
Represent Project Development at internal and external handoff meetings, clearly translating project requirements among sales, engineering, preconstruction, project management, and other stakeholders.
Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with the Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings.
Support client relationships managed by origination teams by attending meetings and providing timely updates.
Perform additional duties as required by the Director or VP.

Benefits

Target bonus of 20% of annual salary, prorated in the first year based on start date.
Commission based on project throughput.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.
Four weeks of vacation, prorated in the first year.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Parental leave.
401(k) matching.
Home-office setup 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.