Land Acquisition and Development Engineer

4 weeks ago

United, United States Leap29 Full time

Leap29 is seeking an experienced Land Acquisition and Development Engineer to join their team in the PJM Region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solar PV and energy storage commercial development, with a focus on project development, design, engineering, and construction of energy generation projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing strategic real estate initiatives within a designated market, which supports the growth and execution of Leap29's development pipeline. This includes overseeing land acquisition, project administration, sourcing, due diligence, and execution across the company's portfolio.

The engineer will coordinate with internal engineering teams, external consultants, and technicians to mitigate risks and establish a path to project realization, including solar and battery storage projects. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing site and land acquisition, including coordination with third-party brokers and agents, to support Leap29's utility-scale solar and standalone battery storage project development goals in the U.S.
  • Overseeing all facets of the siting and land acquisition process, including planning, targeting, negotiation, legal and title management, and preparation for project financing and construction.
  • Collaborating with engineers and development managers on project support, including development, design, and cost estimation related to site inception and budget creation.
  • Conducting site visits to assess and document site dimensions, electrical systems, PV array locations, and utility interconnection options.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with landowners and community stakeholders to facilitate site control negotiations and foster repeat transactions.
  • Assisting with due diligence for potential project acquisitions, focusing on the real estate aspects.
  • Collecting technical project data such as site dimensions, boundaries, setbacks, infrastructure, and electrical load data.
  • Creating preliminary Solar PV layouts and electrical one-line diagrams.
  • Performing system energy modeling and estimates using software tools.
  • Helping prepare and submit utility interconnection applications and permits as required.
  • Supporting Development Managers with technical aspects and drawings for proposals, contracts, and presentations.
  • Ensuring compliance with company, industry, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
  • Cultivating positive business relationships throughout project phases and performing other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree in Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in solar PV and/or energy storage commercial development. Proficiency with GIS platforms, MS Excel, Helioscope (or similar), and PV SYST is required. Basic understanding of codes related to commercial solar PV and battery storage, along with a solid grasp of renewable energy markets and project lifecycle, is also necessary. Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team and manage multiple projects with varying complexities and priorities is essential. Willingness to travel and conduct site visits as needed is required.

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