Analyst, Renewable Energy Project Development

CloudBreak Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudBreak Energy is seeking a Project Development Analyst to support solar and storage project development from diligence through permitting and pre-construction. You will collaborate with utilities, permitting authorities, and third-party contractors, with a focus on organization and clear communication.

Ideal candidates include recent graduates or professionals with 1-3 years of experience who are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and ready to contribute to a leading renewable energy team in

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securing permits and preparing project presentations.
• Conduct due diligence including real estate contracts and environmental diligence.
• Prepare and manage financial models, budgets, and schedules for projects.
• Track KPIs and iterate processes to increase efficiency.
• Assist with bid materials for RFPs and manage third‑party contractors.
• Maintain landowner relationships from site control to commissioning.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Travel flexibility

Job description

The Project Development Analyst will be working with the Cloudbreak development team to develop renewable energy (primarily solar and storage) projects. This position will be responsible for supporting all project development work including land research, site diligence, environmental services, preliminary project design, permitting, interconnection, and general pre-construction work. This will involve working with utilities, permitting authorities, the Cloudbreak team, and third-party contractors. Excellent communication and organizational skills, independent task management, and grit are a must.

This is a fantastic position for a recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years of career experience who is passionate about fighting climate change and being a key team member at one of the leading renewable energy firms in the Mountain West. No planning, renewable development, or engineering experience necessary, but being detailed-oriented and organized to the point of perfectionism are a must!

The Project Development Analyst will report to the Development Manager. The responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assisting in securing permits for projects, including putting together project presentations and attending and presenting at permitting meetings
• Project development diligence including real estate contracts and curative work, environmental diligence, interconnection applications, and other diligence as needed.
• Preparing and managing financial models, budgets, schedules, and other materials for projects
• Track key performance indicators on all projects and iterate on processes to increase efficiency
• Assisting with the preparation of bid materials for RFPs
• Manage third-party contractor relationships, in relation to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Landowner relationship management from site control to project commissioning
• Occasional travel may be required

• Ability to manage multiple projects and project stakeholders simultaneously and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Self-directed and highly motivated