Developer

Pivot Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

4 weeks vacation

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Remote work stipend

Public transit reimbursement

Volunteer PTO

Educational reimbursements

Job summary

Pivot Energy in Denver seeks a Developer, Project Development to lead site diligence, permitting, and land lease coordination for solar and energy storage projects. You will manage third-party contractors, organize project records, and liaise with the Pivot Structured Finance team to prepare for financial closings.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and the ability to navigate complex site development processes. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of renewable energy development experience.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to decision-making bodies.

Responsibilities

• Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for project development.
• Prepare and submit permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance.
• Organize and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s processes, Procore, and Salesforce.
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete diligence items for a portfolio of projects.
• Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders and participate in policy working groups.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Public speaking

Communication skills

Tools

Procore

Salesforce

Job description

Role Overview

The Developer, Project Development will be involved in site diligence and project development efforts. The individual will support ongoing site development efforts, assess solar and energy storage sites for critical issues related to project development, and create and secure land lease amendments with landowners for solar and energy storage development. In addition, the Developer will be responsible for creating permitting documents and support and lead project development tasks for assigned projects. The Developer will also manage third-party contractors, prepare and execute land use permits, plan and organize public outreach, and represent Pivot at land use hearings.

There are many moving pieces to develop solar and energy storage projects and take them through financial closing and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and effectively communicate internally and externally are paramount.

The individual will be provided with the tools and resources for successful delivery of this role, which will lead to growth for both the individual and Pivot Energy.

Primary Responsibilities

This role will lead site diligence and permitting for renewable energy and energy storage facilities and other major capital development projects including battery energy storage systems primarily in the MD and VA Markets.

• Meet with landowners, manage to lease terms, and amend leases for project development
• Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance with a focus on local permitting
• Organize and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore & Salesforce)
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects
• Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
• Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; periodically participate in local policy working groups to ensure market success
• Complete title curative items for project finance requirements, in collaboration with the legal team
• Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with Pivot’s Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings
• Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e. environmental, geo-tech, topo, grid compatibility, etc.)
• As needed, assist Director or Senior Director of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities

Required Competencies

• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy development, or comparable professional experience
• Excellent communication and public relations skills and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
• Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies

Preferred Competencies

• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects
• Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
• Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
• Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ARC GIS are preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant

$90,000 - $135,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000-135,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus and commission plans, respectively, with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).

Benefits

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation in year 1, with increasing vacation accrual rates based on work anniversary date
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
• Work from home stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements

A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

About Pivot

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and families.

We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.

As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s "Best Places to Work" , we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report .

At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:

• Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
• Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun
• Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
• Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
• Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
• Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT

At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.

Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.

EEO STATEMENT

Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.