Project Development Associate, Contract

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Transportation allowance

Job summary

TotalEnergies Renewables USA is seeking a Project Development Analyst to support 20-25 distributed solar and energy storage projects annually, turning early opportunities into executed contracts.

You'll blend technical analysis, financial modeling, policy research, and collaboration with Business Development, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and O&M teams to drive commercial success and client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn new tools, markets, and technologies.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of commercial & industrial solar and energy storage projects from initial lead through booking and contract execution.
• Evaluate customer goals, site conditions, and utility data to determine project feasibility and optimal system design.
• Use industry-leading tools to size systems and evaluate performance.
• Build and refine financial models (cash sale, lease, PPA, and other structures).
• Value‑engineer solutions to optimize project economics and competitiveness.
• Research incentives, tariffs, tax structures, building codes, and market-specific policies.
• Partner daily with Business Development, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and O&M teams.
• Support post‑award activities including contracts, handoff to execution teams, and ongoing deal optimization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Quantitative analysis

Data analytics

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Helioscope

Aurora

PVsyst

PVSim

Energy Toolbase

Job description

Domain Operations, Research Innovation&Developpt

Type of contract Fixed term position

Experience Less than 3 years

Why TotalEnergies?

You’ll join a fast-growing, mission-driven team working on the front lines of the energy transition. Your work will directly support the deployment of clean energy solutions for some of the most influential organizations in the country- all while learning from experienced developers and gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle.

At TotalEnergies, analysis turns into action, and your contributions make a tangible impact.

Help Power the Energy Transition-One Project at a Time

TotalEnergies Renewables USA is accelerating the growth of distributed solar and energy storage across the country—and we're looking for a Project Development Analyst to help bring impactful, customer-driven projects to life.

In this role, you'll work at the heart of our commercial development engine, supporting 20-25 projects per year for large customers including Fortune 500 companies, institutional clients, and public sector organizations. You'll blend technical analysis, financial modeling, policy research, and creative problem-solving to turn early-stage opportunities into executed contracts.

If you're analytical, curious, and excited to see your work directly enable real-world clean energy projects, this role is for you.

Activities

What You'll Do

• Support the development of commercial & industrial solar and energy storage projects from initial lead through booking and contract execution.
• Evaluate customer goals, site conditions, and utility data to determine project feasibility and optimal system design.

Technical & Financial Analysis

• Use industry-leading tools like Helioscope, Aurora, PVsyst, PVSim, and Energy Toolbase to size systems and evaluate performance.
• Build and refine financial models (cash sale, lease, PPA, and other structures) to maximize customer value and project returns.
• Value‑engineer solutions to optimize project economics and competitiveness.

Market, Policy & Incentives Research

• Research incentives, tariffs, tax structures, building codes, and market-specific policies.
• Support new market entry with policy analysis and regulatory insights.
• Identify and apply incentives that improve project profitability.
• Partner daily with Business Development, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and O&M teams.
• Support post‑award activities including contracts, handoff to execution teams, and ongoing deal optimization.
• Help improve internal processes, templates, and analytics tools critical to commercial success.

Data-Driven Problem Solving

• Perform data analytics to support pipeline decisions, pricing strategies, and customer offerings.
• Manage multiple active opportunities while adapting to shifting priorities.

Candidate Profile

What you Bring?

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills-you collaborate easily and think clearly.
• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn new tools, markets, and technologies.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
• Positive, humble, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members.

What We Provide

• TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.