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Senior Project Developer
UGE
New York, USA
Full-time
Senior · 6–8 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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What You'll Do
- 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.
- What We're Looking For
- 6–8 years of renewable energy development experience, preferably within distributed generation 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 preferred.
- 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 preferred.
- 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.
- Work Location & Schedule
- This is an onsite hybrid position. Candidates are expected to work from either our New York City or Denver office four days per week, with one work-from-home day each week. Candidates who are not currently located within commuting distance of either office must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not provided.
- Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package, including a strong base salary that reflects your experience and the impact you bring to the role.
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, your health and peace of mind come first.
- 401(k) with employer match, helping you grow your financial future.
- Generous time so you can unplug, recharge, and take care of what matters most.
- Join a smart, collaborative, mission‐driven team that’s actively accelerating the transition to a clean‐energy future and making a real impact on the health of our planet.
- Our Commitment to Inclusion
- Compensation will be based on experience, education, and other relevant factors. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. UGE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of renewable energy development experience, preferably within distributed generation and community solar.
- Subject matter expertise in community solar, DG solar + storage, and net metering development, including financial incentive structures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work Location & Schedule
- This is an onsite hybrid position. Candidates are expected to work from either our New York City or Denver office four days per week, with one work-from-home day each week. Candidates who are not currently located within commuting distance of either office must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not provided.
- Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package, including a strong base salary that reflects your experience and the impact you bring to the role.
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, your health and peace of mind come first.
- 401(k) with employer match, helping you grow your financial future.
- Generous time so you can unplug, recharge, and take care of what matters most.
- Join a smart, collaborative, mission‐driven team that’s actively accelerating the transition to a clean‐energy future and making a real impact on the health of our planet.
- Our Commitment to Inclusion
- Compensation will be based on experience, education, and other relevant factors. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. UGE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in BESS development; FTM DG BESS development experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
About UGE
Renewable Energy125 employeesFounded 2008
Develops and operates community and commercial solar energy projects.
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