Project Development Associate

Monarch Energy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth potential

Equity participation

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

A cutting-edge energy firm in San Diego is looking for a Project Development Associate. This early-career role will support various phases of project development in the dynamic fields of energy and technology. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience and a strong passion for energy infrastructure. Benefits include competitive compensation and collaboration with industry leaders.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in project development or permitting for energy projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on prospective project sites.
• Support site acquisition and entitlement activities.
• Manage project trackers and budgets across multiple sites.
• Prepare presentations and project documentation.
• Coordinate with teams to maintain project momentum.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination skills

Familiarity with utility interconnection

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Interest in AI tools

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Business

Tools

GIS

Google Earth

Job description

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Reports To: VP, Development

About Monarch Energy

Monarch Energy develops powered land for hyperscale, neocloud, and colocation data centers - where reliable power and entitled land meet at scale.

Our projects integrate energy infrastructure, land development, and digital innovation to power the next generation of AI and computing.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Project Development Associate to join our fast-growing development team.

This is an exciting early-career role for a motivated individual who wants to work at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and technology.

You’ll support all phases of project development - from early site diligence through permitting, power interconnection, and commercial execution.

What You’ll Do

✅ Conduct due diligence on prospective project sites, utilities, and landowners.

✅ Support site acquisition, land-use planning, and entitlement activities (zoning, permits, environmental studies).

✅ Manage project trackers, schedules, and budgets across multiple development sites.

✅ Prepare presentations, investment memos, and project documentation.

✅ Coordinate with engineering, permitting, and commercial teams to maintain project momentum.

✅ Interface with consultants, utilities, and local agencies as part of the development process.

✅ Track regional policy, infrastructure, and market trends in energy and digital infrastructure.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in project development, site selection, or permitting for energy, power generation, or data center projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection, zoning, and environmental review processes.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and mapping tools (GIS, Google Earth, etc.).
• Experience and interest in integrating the latest AI tools in daily workstreams.
• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
• Passion for energy, infrastructure, and technology.

Why Monarch Energy

⚡ Work directly with industry leaders shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

🏗️ Gain exposure to large-scale, real-world development projects from start to finish.

🤝 Join a fast-moving, collaborative team redefining how energy and data intersect.

💼 Competitive compensation, growth potential, and equity participation.

Interested in powering the next generation of AI infrastructure?

Apply here to learn more.