Solar Land Development Specialist

Paradise Energy Solutions; Paradise (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Company-provided laptop and cell phone

Job summary

Paradise Energy Solutions is seeking a Land Development Coordinator to manage early-stage project development for commercial and utility-scale solar projects. You will serve as the central link between landowners, AHJs, engineering teams, and construction managers to drive due diligence, permitting, and approvals.

The role requires navigating federal and state regulations, strong GIS and project management skills, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Infrastructure, Land Development, or Utility-Scale Solar experience.
• Deep understanding of Federal and State land, environmental, and civil policies.
• Proficiency with GIS and mapping platforms and project management software.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting plans before AHJs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and across state lines for site visits, AHJ reviews, and plan recordings.
• Working location - may be worth discussing.

Responsibilities

• Site Feasibility & Due Diligence: Validate land entitlements and project viability by screening ordinances & regulations and analyzing Land & Site Surveys, Assessments, and Reports.
• Project Permitting: Identify and own permitting deliverables and secure necessary approvals through final recording of project plans with AHJs.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for Landowners, Engineers, Project Managers, Project Support Staff, and AHJs in Land Development matters.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and resolve obstacles to on-time and on-budget deliverables.
• Project Representation: Present project plans to AHJs and engage community members to secure local buy-in.
• Continuous Improvement: Practice innovation, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to keep projects on track as regulations evolve.
• Comfortable with Future Workplace Transitions: able to work from Paradise office and transition to Mount Joy in late 2027.

Skills

Land development

GIS / Mapping

Project management software

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Civil Engineering/CPlanning/Real Estate Development degree

PA/NY/OH/VA/MD regional knowledge

Tools

GIS software

Project management software

Job description

Paradise Energy Solutions is seeking a Land Development Coordinator to manage early-stage project development for commercial and utility-scale solar projects. You will serve as the central link between landowners, AHJs, engineering teams, and construction managers to drive due diligence, permitting, and approvals.

The role requires navigating federal and state regulations, strong GIS and project management skills, and willingness to travel up to 50%.