Solar Project Development Specialist

Pivot Energy; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Four weeks vacation

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Remote work stipend

Public transit reimbursement

Volunteer PTO

Education reimbursements

Job summary

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Development Associate to support solar site assessments, permitting document preparation, and coordination with developers and directors of project development. The role involves landowner outreach, title documentation, and submittal preparation for permitting authorities, with strong organization and multitasking required.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in renewable energy development, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in renewable energy development.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Developers and Directors of Project Development with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Evaluate site viability through visits, diligence reviews and permitting process analysis.
• Meet with landowners and assist with title commitments and land use documents.
• Create submittal documents for permitting authorities.
• Organize projects and maintain files using Pivot’s processes (Procore & Salesforce).
• Monitor interconnection portal communications and respond to study deadlines.
• Assist with community events, take notes, publish meeting minutes.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Communication skills

Public relations

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Procore

Salesforce

Tools

Procore

Salesforce

Job description

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Development Associate to support solar site assessments, permitting document preparation, and coordination with developers and directors of project development. The role involves landowner outreach, title documentation, and submittal preparation for permitting authorities, with strong organization and multitasking required.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in renewable energy development, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel.