Renewables Project Development Analyst

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

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.