Project Development Analyst

Solar Landscape•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Development Analyst to support strategic initiatives within its Operations team and improve operational excellence across the company. This cross-functional role is suited to a recent graduate or emerging professional with at least one year of experience who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. The analyst will work with project managers, engineering, finance, and external stakeholders to advance projects efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. An engineering background is preferred but not required. The role includes supporting project management, researching zoning and permitting requirements, analyzing operational data, documenting procedures, tracking KPIs, reporting project status and risks to senior leadership, and coordinating strategic initiatives across Operations. The analyst will also help prepare presentations and reports for executive decision-making. The position offers exposure to strategic and operational work in the renewable energy sector, hands-on collaboration with senior leaders across departments, mentorship, learning opportunities, and career development. Salary is $70,000–$80,000 per year, varying by location and job-related skills and experience; the position is incentive-based with potential additional earnings. Compensation for part-time roles is adjusted to reflect hours. Flexible remote/hybrid work options are offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental studies, or a related field.
Some experience in business operations, energy, or related fields through full-time roles, internships, or project-based work.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to turn data into insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.

Nice To Haves

Engineering background or coursework.
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Notion.
Interest in clean energy, sustainability, or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Help manage and track cross-functional project progress to support timely delivery and strategic alignment.
Research zoning, permitting requirements, environmental factors, and land-use restrictions.
Coordinate with stakeholders across teams to maintain project documentation and follow up.
Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, delays, or inefficiencies in project processes.
Help document standard operating procedures and suggest improvements to increase project throughput and team productivity.
Support the creation and monitoring of operational KPIs, including project timelines, cycle-time metrics, and team performance dashboards.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, bottlenecks, and risks.
Partner with engineering, legal, and finance teams to align project requirements and risk assessments.
Facilitate information flow across teams to keep development milestones on track.
Assist with coordinating and executing strategic Operations initiatives across Project Development, Interconnection, Preconstruction, Execution, Technology, and Finance.
Support the Project Development team in preparing presentations, reports, and materials for executive decision-making.