Remote Associate, Distributed Generation Development

Crow Holdings; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crow Holdings Renewables seeks an Associate – Development, Distributed Generation. Illinois-based candidates are preferred, though qualified candidates in other states will be considered.

The Associate will take the lead on permitting, interconnection, and related development activities for distributed generation solar and energy storage projects, primarily in Illinois, and may contribute to projects in other target markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in community-scale or utility-scale solar or energy storage development.
• Experience advancing at least one project to NTP, portfolio sale, or a comparable milestone is preferred.
• Familiarity with Illinois community solar programs, permitting, and interconnection processes is preferred.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and development trackers.
• Ability to interpret zoning ordinances, utility requirements, technical reports, contracts, and permit conditions.
• Experience coordinating external consultants and interconnection specialists.
• Ability to work independently and communicate proactively in a fully remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day development of assigned projects with cross-functional teams.
• Manage interconnection applications, studies, milestones, fees, and upgrade requirements.
• Coordinate permitting processes, assemble application materials, and track approvals.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action items.
• Foster relationships with landowners, utilities, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Monitor legislation, incentives, and market developments affecting projects.
• Prepare budgets and requests for internal review and approval.
• Represent Crow Holdings Renewables at industry events and meetings.

Skills

Community solar experience

Interconnection knowledge

Permitting

Stakeholder management

Budget & risk tracking

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Project-management software

Job description

Crow Holdings Renewables seeks an Associate – Development, Distributed Generation. Illinois-based candidates are preferred, though qualified candidates in other states will be considered.

The Associate will take the lead on permitting, interconnection, and related development activities for distributed generation solar and energy storage projects, primarily in Illinois, and may contribute to projects in other target markets.