Project Developer III - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Job Description: Since 2008, we've been driving the adoption of renewable energy through innovative projects and forward-thinking solutions. From powering remote communities with wind and solar microgrids to lighting the Eiffel Tower with 100% renewable energy, our journey has been rooted in impact.

Today, we focus on building a growing portfolio of solar and battery storage assets across the U.S., backed by NOVA Infrastructure and supported by over a decade of experience across 500+ megawatts of clean energy projects. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.

Job Purpose

The Solar Project Developer III will lead and manage complex community solar, distributed (DG), and solar + storage project development efforts throughout the U.S. This senior-level role carries broad responsibility for driving projects through interconnection, permitting, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling phases, while also mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex development efforts for assigned projects, managing all phases of solar and storage development with minimal oversight.
• Own project development across land use, permitting, interconnection, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior developers and supporting their professional growth.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, legal, procurement, project finance, and deployment) to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee project milestones and deliverables, maintaining timelines and budgets in scheduling and ERP platforms.
• Support negotiations for leases, LOIs, PPAs, and other long-term agreements, providing strategic input on complex transactions.
• Manage external vendors and consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Perform due diligence and advanced financial analysis for opportunities in active and emerging markets.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving opportunities for project success.
• Contribute to global process improvements, market expansion strategies, and represent the company in key industry forums.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of renewable energy development experience, preferably within distributed and community solar.
• Subject matter expertise in community solar, DG solar + storage, and net metering development, including financial incentive structures.
• Experience in BESS development; FTM DG BESS development experience.
• Proven track record of successfully advancing renewable energy projects from origination through NTP/COD.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and solve complex problems.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degree.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional collaboration and mentoring.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage workload independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CRMs, ERP systems, and shared folder drives.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation
• Ability to work remotely
• Option to enroll in a fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision plan
• 401K Employer Match
• Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)
• Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet.