Renewable Energy Project Developer – Built Environment

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Home office stipend

Transit reimbursement

Volunteering PTO

Donation matching

Education reimbursements

Job summary

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Developer, Built Environment, to lead the development of solar, storage, and hybrid energy projects across the US, from site receipt through permitting and interconnection to project delivery.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, manage complex permitting environments, engage communities, and drive interconnection strategies for rooftop, carport and energy storage projects nationwide. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in renewable energy development or related field.
• Experience building in the built environment: rooftop, carport/canopy, and unique aspects vs greenfield development.
• Experience in BESS and SAS projects, including interconnection and permitting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to Pivot stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for permitting & community meetings.
• Ability to navigate complex permitting and environmental diligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting document creation and submission for energy/industrial facility development.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants and contractors to meet quality, budget and schedule goals.
• Attend community events and participate in local policy groups to support market success.
• Meet with landowners, manage leases, and amend lease terms for solar/BESS development.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Grid Integration on interconnection timelines and strategies.
• Prepare project deliverables for Pivot’s Structured Finance team to enable financial closings.
• Represent Project Development at handoff meetings and translate requirements across teams.
• Support client relationships with timely updates and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as required by leadership.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Interconnection processes

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Project management

Permitting

Diligence

Communication

Job description

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Developer, Built Environment, to lead the development of solar, storage, and hybrid energy projects across the US, from site receipt through permitting and interconnection to project delivery.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, manage complex permitting environments, engage communities, and drive interconnection strategies for rooftop, carport and energy storage projects nationwide. Travel up to 50% is required.