Strategic Solar & BESS Development Coordinator

LiveWire Construction, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LiveWire Construction, Inc. seeks a Clean Energy Development Coordinator to drive the origination, permitting, interconnection and design coordination for community solar and BESS projects in Illinois.

The role requires 3+ years in clean energy, strong permitting knowledge, and stakeholder management. The position offers a full-time salary with benefits, including health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and potential performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the clean energy industry.
• Robust knowledge of PV and BESS systems development and installation.
• Ability to work long hours and manage timelines, budgets, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Site Origination and Site Host Control – identify, evaluate, and propose parcels for community solar and BESS development.
• Prepare and submit interconnection pre-applications and applications for new community solar and BESS projects with utilities; analyze feeder capacity for feasibility.
• Discretionary & Ministerial Permitting – prepare, submit, and track permit applications with AHJ and agencies; coordinate zoning reviews and plan approvals to advance projects.
• Bidding Support – assist estimating teams in preparing bid packages; develop scope narratives, review subcontractor proposals, provide constructability and cost input.
• Design Coordination – collaborate to review and progress site maps and single-line diagrams through 100% IFC; manage RFIs and submittals for code compliance.
• SREC Support – assist the Professional Services team with tasks to advance projects under Illinois Shines program.
• State Licensing – complete licensing certifications and recertifications with Illinois Commerce Commission and other agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Site origination

Interconnection planning

Permitting

Bid packages

Design coordination

SREC programs

State licensing

Excel expert

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/renewable energy or similar field

Job description

LiveWire Construction, Inc. seeks a Clean Energy Development Coordinator to drive the origination, permitting, interconnection and design coordination for community solar and BESS projects in Illinois.

The role requires 3+ years in clean energy, strong permitting knowledge, and stakeholder management. The position offers a full-time salary with benefits, including health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and potential performance bonuses.