Clean Energy Development Coordinator

LiveWire Construction, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LiveWire Construction, Inc. seeks a Clean Energy Development Coordinator to drive the origination, permitting, interconnection and design coordination for community solar and BESS projects in Illinois.

The role requires 3+ years in clean energy, strong permitting knowledge, and stakeholder management. The position offers a full-time salary with benefits, including health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and potential performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the clean energy industry.
• Robust knowledge of PV and BESS systems development and installation.
• Ability to work long hours and manage timelines, budgets, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Site Origination and Site Host Control – identify, evaluate, and propose parcels for community solar and BESS development.
• Prepare and submit interconnection pre-applications and applications for new community solar and BESS projects with utilities; analyze feeder capacity for feasibility.
• Discretionary & Ministerial Permitting – prepare, submit, and track permit applications with AHJ and agencies; coordinate zoning reviews and plan approvals to advance projects.
• Bidding Support – assist estimating teams in preparing bid packages; develop scope narratives, review subcontractor proposals, provide constructability and cost input.
• Design Coordination – collaborate to review and progress site maps and single-line diagrams through 100% IFC; manage RFIs and submittals for code compliance.
• SREC Support – assist the Professional Services team with tasks to advance projects under Illinois Shines program.
• State Licensing – complete licensing certifications and recertifications with Illinois Commerce Commission and other agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Site origination

Interconnection planning

Permitting

Bid packages

Design coordination

SREC programs

State licensing

Excel expert

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/renewable energy or similar field

Job description

Job Description: Clean Energy Development Coordinator

We are seeking to fill the role of Clean Energy Development Coordinator for our fast-paced, growing Renewables Division. This position comes with the opportunity for professional growth and development and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the clean energy industry. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for the Clean Energy Development Coordinator position is a detail-oriented and results-driven individual with experience overseeing solar and BESS pre-construction projects from origination to NTP. They possess strong technical knowledge of community solar systems, BESS systems, permitting, and compliance, coupled with exceptional stakeholder management skills. Adept at balancing timelines, budgets, and quality, they excel in delivering clean energy projects that meet client and regulatory requirements.

Compensation

• $75k-$85k
• Sign-on bonus
• Potential for individual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employee match
• Paid Time Off

Duties and Responsibilities

• Site Origination and Site Host Control – identify, evaluate, and propose suitable parcels for community solar and BESS development screening.
• Prepare and submit interconnection pre-applications and applications for new community solar and BESS projects with utilities; analyze native feeder and secondary feeder capacity for feasible interconnection potential.
• Discretionary & Ministerial Permitting – Prepare, submit, and track all permit applications with the applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the applicable government agencies; coordinate zoning review responses, plan review responses, corrections, and approvals to advance clean energy projects through development.
• Bidding Support – Assist the estimating teams in preparing competitive bid packages; develop scope narratives, review subcontractor proposals, and provide constructability and cost input to support proposal submissions and contract award.
• Design Coordination – Collaborate with engineers, designers, and internal teams to review and progress preliminary site maps and single-line diagrams through 100% IFC design sets; manage RFIs and design submittals to ensure cost-effective constructability and code compliance throughout all project phases.
• SREC Support – Assist the Professional Services team with completing tasks to advance projects through the Illinois Shines program under 20-yr REC Delivery Contract.
• State Licensing – complete all state licensing certifications and recertifications with the Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Power Agency, and other applicable state agencies
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Up to 3 years of experience in the commercial clean energy industry
• Robust knowledge of development and installation of PV and BESS systems
• Willingness to work long hours as needed
• Ability to analyze AHJ ordinances, plans, and specifications to solve problems
• Estimating capabilities including project financial evaluation
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, renewable energy, or similar field preferred.
• Regulatory and project development experience is preferred.

LiveWire Construction, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.