Project Development Associate, Solar & Battery Storage

King Energy•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced Project Development Associate to advance solar and battery storage projects to a construction-ready state by accelerating approval cycles and compressing time-to-NTP. Reporting to the Director of Program Development, you'll drive approvals for utility interconnection, community solar programs and permitting. You will assist with other project requirements from initial design, through site diligence, to handoff for construction. Your coordination skills will be essential as you work with utilities, community solar programs, permitting authorities, property owners, construction teams, engineers, and internal stakeholders to align expectations, secure necessary approvals, and compress timelines. You'll also facilitate preparation and submission of interconnection applications and other program documentation crucial for project approval and financing.

Requirements

Technical specialist with relevant solar industry experience in the design and development processes of commercial or utility scale solar and battery systems
Graduate of a four-year engineering program, or related technical discipline
Task manager capable of progressing complex projects simultaneously and coordinating with external partners to accelerate project development timelines
Communication pro with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience managing applications for utility interconnection and community solar programs across different markets and jurisdictions
Expertise in the creation or review of solar project plan sets for various approval processes
Financial acumen with project cost estimating or budget management experience
Field knowledge from conducting site inspections of rooftop commercial solar projects
Construction background in commercial or industrial building projects or EV charging systems