Solar Project Coordinator (Admin & Permitting)

Earthlight Technologies; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Life Insurance

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Accident Insurance

Hospital Critical Care Insurance

Additional Life Insurance

Job summary

Earthlight Technologies seeks a Project Management Administrative Assistant to keep solar projects moving through interconnection and permitting. You will prepare and submit applications, track status, and coordinate with utilities and internal teams to prevent delays.

The role emphasizes administrative detail, proactive communication with customers and utilities, and helping the solar department scale with improved processes.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable communicating professionally with customers and utility representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to work independently and follow tasks through completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit solar interconnection applications to utility companies.
• Track applications and follow up with utilities through approval.
• Address utility questions, corrections, and requests for additional documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of application status, approvals, and outstanding items.
• Communicate with customers when signatures, documentation, or additional information are needed.
• Coordinate with design, sales, installation, and operations teams.
• Help identify issues that could delay a project and work with the appropriate team to resolve them.
• Keep project information and status updated in company systems.
• Assist the operations team with scheduling, documentation, customer communication, and other project coordination.
• Help improve internal processes as the solar department grows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Customer communications

Multi-project tracking

Computer skills

Independent work

Job description

Earthlight Technologies seeks a Project Management Administrative Assistant to keep solar projects moving through interconnection and permitting. You will prepare and submit applications, track status, and coordinate with utilities and internal teams to prevent delays.

The role emphasizes administrative detail, proactive communication with customers and utilities, and helping the solar department scale with improved processes.