Spring 2027 Co-op, Project Development

The Project Development Co-op will support project development and permitting duties for solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. The primary focus will be to create presentations for community meetings, review utility interconnection and state incentive applications, support communication processes with landowners, and research technical-related topics. Daily activities will center around project pipeline support and special projects. This includes performing research and analysis on emerging solar and energy storage technical and policy related topics.

Please note that this is a Co-op position (January 2027 through June 2027). We are seeking candidates who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and are based in the Boston area. This hybrid role requires being in the office at least three (3) days per week.

Support the development of solar and energy storage project opportunities in MA

Represent BlueWave within the Project Development team including interactions with engineers, contractors, landowners, permitting authorities, and customers

Utilize document control, GIS tools and Salesforce to control and report on project progress

Become familiar with all project documentation, regulatory requirements and milestones, and monitor project progress against those requirements

Prepare internal and external documents and presentations

Provide quantitative analytical support for key project development decisions

Assist in land-use, permitting and site control negotiations; attend meetings with local government boards and commissions

Assist in early project diligence, such as site design, financial modeling, etc.

Support BlueWave’s Grid Integration team in managing the utility interconnection process for projects under management

BlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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As an Independent Power Producer (IPP), BlueWave develops, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG)-scale solar and battery storage projects that bring clean power directly to communities and the grid. With a proven track record and a pipeline of several gigawatts across the United States, BlueWave is helping ensure a cleaner, more reliable, and more resilient energy future.