Senior Solar Development Lead, Built Environment

Pivot Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Pivot Energy is seeking an experienced Project Development professional to lead permitting for solar and storage projects across multiple markets. You will manage consultants, coordinate interconnection timelines, and work with legal and finance teams to keep projects on track.

Strong communication, negotiation, and public-speaking skills are essential to building consensus with landowners, authorities, and communities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in renewable energy development.
• Built environment development experience (rooftop, carport/canopy; greenfield differences) including diligence (e.g., GPRS), interconnection, discretionary permitting.
• Experience developing BESS and SAS projects including interconnection and community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex concepts to Pivot and external audiences.
• Public speaking experience with presenting to boards, committees, and decision-making bodies.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to sites and permitting authorities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take on tasks beyond comfort zone.
• Familiarity with real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy facility development, expansion, and maintenance (local permitting focus).
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors to meet quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders and participate in local policy workgroups as needed.
• Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for solar/BESS development.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Grid Integration teams to manage interconnection timelines and strategies.
• Complete title curative items for project finance requirements with the legal team.
• Represent Project Development at internal and external handoff meetings, translating requirements between sales, engineering, preconstruction, PM, and others.
• Prepare deliverables for Pivot’s Structured Finance team to ensure projects are ready for financial closings.
• Support client relationships managed by origination teams with meeting attendance and timely updates.
• Additional duties as required by the Director or VP.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Diligence & coordination

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Lease negotiation

Travel readiness

Job description

Pivot Energy is seeking an experienced Project Development professional to lead permitting for solar and storage projects across multiple markets. You will manage consultants, coordinate interconnection timelines, and work with legal and finance teams to keep projects on track.

Strong communication, negotiation, and public-speaking skills are essential to building consensus with landowners, authorities, and communities.