Solar Project Developer

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Nexamp Full time
Be Part of the Clean Energy Revolution

Nexamp is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Utility Scale Solar Project Developer to join our team. As a key member of our Utility Scale team, you will be responsible for leading the development of utility scale solar projects across the Mid-West and NY markets.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Originate and develop large utility scale solar projects
  • Understand and navigate clean energy policy to create market opportunities
  • Lead site origination, site control negotiation, project permitting, utility interconnection, and tax agreement negotiation
  • Craft a compelling value proposition that reflects avoided cost, load profile, applicable tariffs, and layered revenue streams
  • Develop and implement effective lead campaign strategies with junior business development staff
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with site owners, energy users, and other project stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and community members to facilitate project permitting and other initiatives
  • Manage development schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective projects
  • Manage external consultants as needed for project permitting activities
  • Foster support from state, county, and local governments, community groups, and abutters
  • Support internal finance, engineering, and construction teams for successful project financing and construction
  • Develop sales presentations, proposals, and other materials to support project development efforts
  • Occasional travel and evening/weekend work required

Requirements:
  • Three or more years of energy industry experience in a business development role, with at least one year in Utility Scale development
  • Integration of PV and energy storage systems preferred
  • Commercial real estate prospecting and business model understanding
  • Effective team leadership and collaboration skills
  • Commitment to Nexamp's mission and passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond the organization
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.


Nexamp is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.


We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We offer a competitive compensation package, 401(k) employer-match, health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and a hybrid work environment.


We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days, and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.


Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position.

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