Solar Project Diligence & Acquisition Lead

Standard Solar; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Solar in Rockville, MD is seeking a talented professional to support project acquisitions diligence across the solar development lifecycle. This role covers project valuation, risk management, interconnection, permitting, and incentives, working with partners and internal teams.

You will lead diligence for portfolios, coordinate deliverables, and oversee budgets, schedules, and contract reviews while building strong relationships with developers and AHJs in a fast-growth setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• 5+ years in related professional experience, including 1-3+ years in energy infrastructure development.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Located or able to relocate to Rockville, MD; willing to report to HQ office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead diligence for acquisition of portfolios and development activities with partners and internal teams.
• Coordinate development deliverables with internal and external legal, zoning, environmental, interconnection, and engineering consultants.
• Maintain relationships with developers and stakeholders.
• Manage communication with development partners and project sellers, including the Q&A log.
• Manage and report project data related to budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Glean market intelligence and engage AHJs, incentive administrators, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Review contracts including purchase agreements, leases, interconnection, and PPAs for terms compliance.
• Oversee diligence across legal, title, engineering, environmental, permitting, interconnection, schedule and budget.
• Research incentives and policies; stay compliant with federal/local incentives.
• Lead transaction activity for project financing and asset acquisitions.
• Oversee multiple opportunities at varying stages; create research summaries for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & negotiation

Multi-tasking in deadline-driven env

Self-motivated initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Standard Solar in Rockville, MD is seeking a talented professional to support project acquisitions diligence across the solar development lifecycle. This role covers project valuation, risk management, interconnection, permitting, and incentives, working with partners and internal teams.

You will lead diligence for portfolios, coordinate deliverables, and oversee budgets, schedules, and contract reviews while building strong relationships with developers and AHJs in a fast-growth setting.