Utility Scale Development Associate

Sol Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Partial gym reimbursement

Education benefits

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick and federal holidays

Job summary

Sol Systems is hiring a Utility Scale Development Associate to support various solar project development efforts in Washington, DC. This full-time hybrid role involves managing project teams and ensuring seamless project movement from development to construction notice.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of experience in project management or land development, with familiarity in tools like MS Project and Excel. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-2 years of project management or land development experience.
• Familiarity with MS Project, budgeting in MS Excel is essential.
• Utility-scale solar project development experience is a plus.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage early-, mid- and late-stage projects to achieve development milestones.
• Coordinate with internal and third-party project teams for development activities.
• Evaluate project risks and assumptions with technical and finance teams.
• Manage project schedule and budget while reporting changes in financials.

Skills

Project management

Land development

Budgeting in MS Excel

Utility-scale solar project development

Familiarity with MS Project or Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Sol Systems is seeking a Utility Scale Development Associate to support the development team. This individual will support early- to late-stage project development efforts. The Development Associate will work alongside a Senior Development Director to manage a project team including a real estate manager, permitting manager, engineering, preconstruction, and project finance to execute solar projects through development to construction notice-to-proceed. This position is expected to be a source of project management and development knowledge.

Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities. With GWs of projects across 30 states, Sol integrates energy storage and grid resiliency solutions to deliver reliable, sustainable power to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, and schools. Through strategic partnerships and community reinvestment, Sol ensures clean energy development drives long-term economic and environmental benefits. Founded in 2008 and led by its founder, Sol Systems is dedicated to shaping an energy future we can all believe in.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple early-, mid- and late-stage projects (all activities required to bring a project to NTP and financial close/sale, including securing sites, perfecting real estate, environmental and local permitting, and related site studies, negotiating tax abatements, community engagement, and evaluating and coordinating interconnection activities).
• Manage third-party and internal project development teams to achieve the development activities above.
• Collaborate with the Sol Systems technical, engineering, finance and asset management teams with respect to the development activities above.
• Collaborate across these teams to evaluate project development risks and project valuation assumptions.
• Manage project’s schedule, budget, and inputs to the financial model. Understand and report to executes changes in project financials as development proceeds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with MS Project or equivalent such as Smartsheet as well as budgeting in MS Excel or other programs. Familiarity with Smartsheet, Green IT or Salesforce a plus
• 1-2 years of experience in project management or land development.
• Utility-scale solar project development experience is a plus.
• Willing to travel as needed to support development activities.

Location & Hours

This is a full-time hybrid role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this role is between $80,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will be considered.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.