Project Development Associate

Korsail Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Korsail Energy in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Project Development Associate to join our team. We're looking for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in utility scale solar or storage development to manage renewable energy projects through the development lifecycle.

The role involves identifying market opportunities, managing permits, and overseeing budgets for various projects. Ideal candidates will be proactive with strong project management skills and an understanding of finance and energy markets.

To apply, please send your application to careers [at] korsail.com, highlighting your relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of utility scale solar project development experience.
• Experience with land developments and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of finance and energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development budgets and milestones.
• Identify market opportunities and negotiate agreements.
• Oversee permitting processes across various jurisdictions.

Skills

Utility scale solar project development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Land acquisitions

Energy markets understanding

Proficient in project management software

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Korsail Energy- Based in Denver Colorado, we develop solar and storage projects from inception through to commercial operation. Korsail Energy was founded by a group of solar finance and development experts to leverage our unique combination of skills and create a top down, offtake-focused development company with the reach and funding to bring projects to fruition. We’re a fast growing team looking for hard working and talented candidates excited about building a large pipeline of projects across the country.

Job Description

Korsail Energy is seeking a Project Development Associate to join our growing team. This position is for someone with 1-3 years’ experience as a utility scale solar or storage developer interested in managing renewable energy projects through all phases of the project development lifecycle.

Qualifications

The Project Development Associate will drive the development of greenfield solar and storage projects from initial land search efforts through to commercial operation. You will have a significant amount of responsibility in this role along with significant room for growth in the company.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying market opportunities, performing diligence, and negotiating purchase and lease agreements on potential development parcels
• Managing local and national permitting on multiple projects in varied jurisdictions across the county
• Managing a diverse group of consultants, engineers, attorneys, and other project stakeholders
• Managing project development budgets and milestones to achieve on time and at or under cost
• Originating and negotiating power purchase agreements
• Interfacing directly with landowners, investors, and other project stakeholders

Requirements

We are seeking an individual with 1-3 years of utility scale solar project development experience. Candidates should also be detail- oriented, proactive, supportive, and team-oriented.

The chosen applicant will have experience in the following areas:

• 1+ years of work at a utility scale solar developer, in a solar project management or development role is required
• Must demonstrate experience with projects connecting to ISOs and PURPA
• Proven track record of project management, land development and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders
• Understanding of finance and energy markets
• Experience with land acquisitions
• Experience with project zoning / permitting
• Experience with transmission and distribution-level interconnection
• Experience with energy storage (a plus, not required)
• High proficiency with project management software, in addition to MS Office suite
• Must be hard working and comfortable with infrequent travel and extended hours
• Must be friendly, persuasive, and a diligent person

Additional Information

TO APPLY- Please send an email/cover letter touching on: 1) why this role interests you, 2) your experience with solar project development, and 3) some examples of your role in prior utility scale solar projects. Please send your application to careers [at] korsail.com.

Please do not call about your application. We do not work with recruiters.

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