Project Developer - Entry Level
We are seeking a solar and energy storage project developer with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us grow our solar and energy storage project development portfolio within various markets in the US. This position is part of a small, collaborative and entrepreneurial team, and will be exposed to all aspects of the project development life cycle. The ideal candidate for this position should be flexible and capable of working in a dynamic team of professionals. He/She isn’t only smart and analytical but is also a personable self-starter who can independently complete tasks on schedule. In addition, is comfortable speaking and responding to questions in a public forum, and capable of tailoring their communication style to fit different audiences.
The Project Developer will need to learn and understand complex technical, legal, and financial concepts related to project development and effectively communicate those concepts to different project stakeholders. The candidate should be comfortable with basic principles of project development, finance, solar and storage technology, and economics. An understanding of land development or acquisition, the electric utility industry, solar and energy storage technology, and/or energy markets is considered a major advantage. Likewise, prior experience in project development, project management, and/or project finance is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of successful team and play an instrumental role in the continuous growth of CS Energy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with manager and other team members to uncover new opportunities and drive forward existing projects under development.
- Generate new opportunities through networking and market research, and direct GIS site identification.
- Interface directly with landowners, PPA counterparties, local and state government officials, and other project stakeholders
- Manage the permitting process including attending permitting meetings and driving stakeholder engagement
- Manage the interconnection processes
- Develop new relationships with project partners
- Research, conduct self-guided analysis, produce reports, and present information clearly to management.
- Analyze, understand, and apply statutory incentives, rules, and standards in the development process
- Perform industry research and competitive analysis
- Compilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders
- Travel to project site locations and stakeholder meetings will be required
- Produce and manage project development budget schedule and financial models
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a top college in Business Administration, Math, Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Legal Studies, or Engineering (equivalent experience accepted)
- Direct experience in solar development, design, or financing is a plus
- An understanding of land development or acquisition, the electric utility industry, solar and energy storage technology, and/or energy markets highly desired
- Previous experience interacting directly with landowners, PPA counterparties, local and state government officials, and other project stakeholders
- Self-directed, motivated, and flexible self-starter with ability to work independently and to autonomously manage tasks
- Ability to break-down a complex situation into discrete components and prioritize them to drive the project forward o
- Able to accomplish multiple/simultaneous assignments within deadlines; Strong due diligence skills
- Research experience; experience in the solar development space considered an advantage – including experience working with and/or negotiating land leases and PPAs
- Financial acumen and a solid understanding of economic value proposition analysis
- Working knowledge of project-based financial models
- Ability to interface with co-workers, partners, and clients (of varying functions) in a professional manner
- Desire to expand breadth of knowledge in potentially new industries and areas
- Exceptional professional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
- Comfortable forming, writing, and presenting a coherent argument using data and fact-based opinions following a detailed analysis
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (PPT, Excel and Word)
- Entrepreneurial Drive and willingness to be a part of a team pursuing new business opportunities in the face of challenges.
- Travel to project site locations and stakeholder meetings will be required (Ability to travel up to 25%)
*All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
* CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate.
About CS Energy
CS Energy is an industry-leading renewable energy firm that develops, designs, and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries, with over 1.5 GW of solar and 300 MWh of energy storage projects installed across the US. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and robust financial backing that enables us to be a trusted and long-term partner for our customers.
CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated people who are passionate about the company’s success. We celebrate diversity in all areas of our company and are very committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to doing right by our employees, our partners, and the communities in which we work so that everyone benefits from our efforts. Our company’s vision is based on the following principles: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration, Execution Expertise and Diversity.
Some of our recent notable team achievements are:
- Top Solar Contractors, #1 in New York (Solar Power World 2022)
- Best Places to Work in New Jersey (NJBIZ 2022)
- Great Place to Work Certified, May 2022-May 2023
- Rising Star Under 40, Kevin Magayah (The Cleanie Awards 2021)
- Utility-Scale Project of the Year, Rockport Maces Pond (Solar Builder Magazine 2021)
CS Energy has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, 401(k) company match plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.
CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
CS Energy has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.