Renewable Energy Project Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Work From Home Stipend

Public Transit Reimbursement

Volunteer PTO

Charitable Donations Matching

Professional Development

Job summary

Pivot Energy is seeking a Developer, Project Development to support site diligence, permitting, and land-use processes for solar and energy storage projects primarily in the MD and VA markets. You will manage landowners, prepare permitting documents, coordinate with third-party contractors, and lead community outreach as part of a growing project development team.

The role emphasizes prioritization, multi-tasking, and clear communication to advance projects through diligence to financial close,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for project development.
• Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansions, and 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; 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 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 site conditions (environmental, geo-tech, topo, grid compatibility).
• As needed, assist Director or Senior Director of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities.

Skills

2+ years renewable energy development

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Job description

Pivot Energy is seeking a Developer, Project Development to support site diligence, permitting, and land-use processes for solar and energy storage projects primarily in the MD and VA markets. You will manage landowners, prepare permitting documents, coordinate with third-party contractors, and lead community outreach as part of a growing project development team.

The role emphasizes prioritization, multi-tasking, and clear communication to advance projects through diligence to financial close,