Project Development Associate
Primergy Solar LLC
Oakland, CA
Temporary
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on March 21, 2023
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Development Associate will be responsible for supporting the development of solar, solar + storage and energy storage projects through project management, contract negotiation, and transaction support across a pipeline of projects targeting wholesale power markets in the US and Canada. The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience in the energy industry, specifically in North America energy infrastructure development, the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas, and the ability and enthusiasm to drive projects forward.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Supporting the development of utility-scale solar power generation facilities within the United States.
- Assist and engage in all aspects of solar and solar+energy storage project development from initial greenfield or acquisition efforts through to the start of construction.
- Support and conduct due diligence on development-stage project and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on risks, schedules, valuations, investment criteria, and other project metrics.
- Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, optimize development schedules or drive additional project value.
- Support the administration of development services agreements with local or regional development partners.
- Work with finance department during financial feasibility analysis, evaluation, and during the project debt and tax equity financing processes.
- Assist with project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.
- Travel to site locations to meet with landowners and evaluate sites.
- Engage community, local, state, and federal institutions for project support.
- Engage with contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline, value optimization, and budget.
- Assist in the securing of permits and ensure and environmental compliance throughout the development, construction, and operation of projects.
- Provide market intelligence feedback to the M&A team to inform on the development and acquisition strategies.
- 5% - Other duties as assigned.
- Approximately 30% travel required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of relevant renewable energy development, or related, experience.
- Experience with and understanding of project development.
- Solar development and energy storage development experience is preferred.
SKILLSET
- Honesty and
- Resourceful and accomplished research skills ability to effectively utilize publicly available
- Ability to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable
- Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial
- Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills
- Requires intimate knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics. Preference for renewable experience in S. competitive wholesale electricity markets.
- Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
- Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are
- Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic
- Desire to work in an inclusive environment.
- Willingness to work extended hours, when necessary