Senior Project Developer

Position Overview

Essential Position Functions

• Develops cost estimates and project plans for solar PV, energy storage, and backup generation systems from origination through financial close.
• Builds relationships with site representatives, local agencies, and other stakeholders while advancing a portfolio of opportunities.
• Leads costing for DER and microgrid opportunities, including solar PV, energy storage, and backup generation.
• Coordinates early development across multiple sites, including site and equipment selection, utility routing, initial system design, interconnection, permitting, and construction planning.
• Prepares requests for proposals and obtains and evaluates vendor quotes with support from DER Engineering.
• Negotiates with vendors and suppliers, working with legal, finance, and executive teams on contract terms.
• Works with DER engineers and regional developers to select technical and material solutions that improve project competitiveness.
• Presents technical and financial solutions clearly to customers and internal decision makers.
• Supports constructible Helioscope designs, financial models, and feasibility studies.
• Evaluates applicable rebates, solar renewable energy credits, other incentives, and net metering policies.
• Coordinates with customers on site access and construction requirements, and with the Preconstruction team on final design and permitting.
• Prioritizes opportunities based on feasibility, cost, and likelihood of reaching execution.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field from a four-year college or university; or five-plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of experience in solar energy storage or microgrid construction required.
• Three years of experience in project development required.
• Two plus years of Energy Engineering experience is desired.
• Experience in one or more of the following computer applications: AutoCAD, Revit, Visio, Procore, MS Project required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Veregy's services and processes is required, obtainable through intellect, technical inclination, and dedication.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of various operating systems and software products such as MS Office is required.
• Knowledge of the regional market, understanding of factors that drive project costs, and ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal teams.
• Knowledge of financial metrics including net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR), and ability to assess project uncertainty.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies affecting DER projects and ability to assess their effect on project opportunities.
• Ability to advance projects in an environment where cost is a key decision factor, preferably in solar, energy storage, energy efficiency, or microgrids.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, financial, and development obstacles.
• Ability to contribute to and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, management, and staff.
• Ability to problem-solve and analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed.

Travel Requirement

• Frequent travel to customer sites within California, Arizona, and Colorado is required, estimated at 20-50%.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).
• Company Branded Trucks Provided (Specific Positions).

Additional Notes

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Supervisory responsibilities: None.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations: N/A.