The Project Development Analyst will be working with the Cloudbreak development team to develop renewable energy (primarily solar and storage) projects. This position will be responsible for supporting all project development work including land research, site diligence, environmental services, preliminary project design, permitting, interconnection, and general pre-construction work. This will involve working with utilities, permitting authorities, the Cloudbreak team, and third-party contractors. Excellent communication and organizational skills, independent task management, and grit are a must.
This is a fantastic position for a recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years of career experience who is passionate about fighting climate change and being a key team member at one of the leading renewable energy firms in the Mountain West. No planning, renewable development, or engineering experience necessary, but being detailed-oriented and organized to the point of perfectionism are a must!
The Project Development Analyst will report to the Development Manager. The responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Assisting in securing permits for projects, including putting together project presentations and attending and presenting at permitting meetings
- Project development diligence including real estate contracts and curative work, environmental diligence, interconnection applications, and other diligence as needed.
- Preparing and managing financial models, budgets, schedules, and other materials for projects
- Track key performance indicators on all projects and iterate on processes to increase efficiency
- Assisting with the preparation of bid materials for RFPs
- Manage third-party contractor relationships, in relation to project scope, schedule, and budget
- Landowner relationship management from site control to project commissioning
- Occasional travel may be required
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and project stakeholders simultaneously and effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Self-directed and highly motivated
- Thrives in fast-paced and autonomous work environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $72,000–$82,000, depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonuses, with a 15% target.
- 401(k) with up to 4% match, vesting on the first day of employment
- Employer-Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible PTO & Sick leave
- Generous parental leave