Solar Development Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

Parental leave

Medical coverage

401(k) matching retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Volunteer time off

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Development Associate in Madison, WI. The role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary teams to navigate market dynamics, permitting, and land discussions, ensuring project viability and adherence to budgets.

The entry-level position emphasizes proactive communication, document preparation, and collaboration with engineering and finance to advance solar and BESS projects across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience 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 organizational 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Accountability

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Salesforce

Job description

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 organizational 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:

$70,000-$80,000 annually.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited toskill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and otherorganizational needs. We provide generous paid time off (six weeks/year), paid parental leave, and an impactful volunteertime 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 againstotherwise 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.