Solar Project Developer in , us

About Municipal Solar Partners
Municipal Solar Partners is a non-profit solar development firm dedicated to partnering with municipalities across the country to build municipally owned projects that maximize benefits to the community. MSP develops the projects from start to finish, ensuring that municipalities have everything they need to own the solar. You can read more about MSP here.
About The Role
MSP is seeking to hire a Solar Project Developer with experience in renewable energy development to manage all aspects of project development, shepherding projects from their early stages through the completion of the project. They will perform desktop analyses of potential sites, coordinate project engineering and the submission of interconnection applications, prepare project cost estimates, support municipalities to secure financing for projects, and interface directly with municipalities.
Job Responsibilities
Project Development (60%)

Performing desktop evaluations of sites using Paces software
Collaborating with project engineers on site layout, site design, and interconnection applications
Developing project schedules, budgets, and plans
Drafting pro formas, estimating project costs, and developing project capital stack
Working closely with engineer and municipal officials to secure project permitting
Participating in municipal public procurement processes
Managing project operations including contracts, invoices, and payments
Coordinating project teams including external stakeholders and contractors

Municipal Support (30%)

Researching relevant federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances
Researching local energy markets and utilities
Conducting initial outreach to prospective municipal partners
Drafting project status reports for municipal officials
Presenting to municipalities
Serving as day-to-day contact for municipal officials and other project partners

Project tracking and monitoring (10%)

Maintaining a tracker that includes project timelines, tasks, and budgets

The ideal candidate will have the following:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of renewable energy project development experience
Demonstrated interest in publicly-owned renewables, non-profit renewable energy, or other community-benefit oriented energy work
Strong knowledge of solar energy systems and project lifecycle
Ability to stay organized while juggling many different projects at once
Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset and skills
Self-motivation and a high level of attention to detail
Familiarity with permitting, interconnection, and utility coordination processes
Compensation
This is a remote, full-time role. The Solar Project Developer will also be asked to attend in-person site visits and meetings when necessary. The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience and need. This role is also eligible for healthcare benefits.