Solar Project Development Analyst

TotalEnergies Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Renewables USA is seeking a Project Development Analyst to bring impactful solar and energy storage projects to life. You’ll support 20–25 projects per year for large customers, blending technical analysis, financial modeling, policy research, and creative problem-solving to turn early opportunities into executed contracts.

You’ll work at the heart of our commercial development engine, partnering with Business Development, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—you collaborate easily and think clearly.
• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn new tools, markets, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of commercial & industrial solar and energy storage projects from initial lead through booking and contract execution.
• Evaluate customer goals, site conditions, and utility data to determine project feasibility and optimal system design.
• Use industry-leading tools to size systems and evaluate performance, build and refine financial models, and value-engineer solutions.
• Support post-award activities including contracts, handoff to execution teams, and ongoing deal optimization.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Policy research

Helioscope

Aurora

PVsyst

PVSim

Energy Toolbase

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Helioscope

Aurora

PVsyst

PVSim

Energy Toolbase

Job description

TotalEnergies Renewables USA is seeking a Project Development Analyst to bring impactful solar and energy storage projects to life. You’ll support 20–25 projects per year for large customers, blending technical analysis, financial modeling, policy research, and creative problem-solving to turn early opportunities into executed contracts.

You’ll work at the heart of our commercial development engine, partnering with Business Development, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction,