Solar Development Associate

OneEnergy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks paid time off

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Development Associate to support solar and battery storage project development across the Midwest. This entry-level role emphasizes proactive communication, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and helping ensure project quality, schedules, and budgets.

You will assist in due diligence, site analysis, permitting, interconnection work, and collaboration with engineering and finance teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a professional environment (internships/part-time work count).
• Bachelor's degree in energy, real estate, sustainability, policy, communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy or related field.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedules, scopes, and budgets and provide viability recommendations.
• Schedule meetings and record decisions; assign tasks and next steps.
• Prepare documentation for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Research zoning, policy, permits, land records and industry studies.
• Coordinate quality controls to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Support interconnection documents and coordination with utilities and internal engineering.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Ownership & accountability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (energy, real estate, sustainability, policy, communications) or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy's mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy's mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

About The Role

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Development Associate. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects where the energy market dynamics, grid interconnection rules, and land permitting requirements are often unknown or are in flux and this role is important to help us navigate these unknowns. This entry-level role is primarily comprised of proactive communication and coordinating successfully with a multidisciplinary team. The Associate's contributions are important to ensure our projects meet quality standards, schedule requirements, and budgets, determining project viability.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and analyze project schedules, scopes of work, and budgets; provide recommendations on tasks to ensure project viability.
• Schedule regular meetings and record decisions (e.g. assigned tasks and next steps).
• Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Research and obtain critical project or market information regarding zoning code, policy, permits, land records and relevant industry studies.
• Monitor and measure project progress and address or report potential issues.
• Coordinate quality controls to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for all project information.
• Participate in managing and approving expenses.
• Collaborate with internal partners to document project details and improve standard operating procedures and processes.
• Conduct outreach to prospective landowners.
• Conduct due diligence and site analysis.
• Identify constraints and participate in obstacle resolution and risk tracking.
• Support preparation and analysis of interconnection documents and applications, including coordination with utilities.
• Support coordination with internal engineering, including communicating design constraints and reviewing layouts for conformance with project and Company goals.
• Conduct outreach to permitting authorities; prepare permit applications; and provide support during public hearings, meetings, and other community engagement.
• Support the development of required documents for financing of projects and communicate frequently with the finance and legal teams.
• Coordinate with external consultants and manage relationships to ensure external deliverables are completed correctly and on time.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in a professional environment, including internships and part-time work.
• Bachelor's degree in related field (energy, real estate, sustainability, policy, communications) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, or related field.
• High degree of organization and time-management skills.
• Experience in PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of organization capacity to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in efficient, timely, and reliable support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and self -starter, with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• High levels of integrity and personal accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.
• Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires travel within the Midwest including nights up to 20% of working time; must carry an active driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Application Timeline

The application deadline is Friday, November 13th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually.

OneEnergy's compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous paid time off (six weeks/year), paid parental leave, and an impactful volunteer time off program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.