Solar Project Development Coordinator

Pivot Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Development Associate in Denver to support site assessments, permitting documentation, and coordination with landowners and contractors.

You will help manage submittals, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s processes, assist with community outreach, and coordinate with external consultants.

The role requires strong organization, multitasking, and clear communication as solar projects progress from feasibility through permitting and interconnection.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in renewable energy development.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities.
• Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant.

Responsibilities

• Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.)
• Meet with landowners, secure real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks
• Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities
• Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore & Salesforce)
• Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines
• Assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; Plan community events, complete mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events
• Coordinate with outside vendors such as civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations
• As needed, assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

GIS (Google Earth)

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Procore

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS (Google Earth)

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Procore

Job description

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Development Associate in Denver to support site assessments, permitting documentation, and coordination with landowners and contractors.

You will help manage submittals, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s processes, assist with community outreach, and coordinate with external consultants.

The role requires strong organization, multitasking, and clear communication as solar projects progress from feasibility through permitting and interconnection.