Renewable Project Developer

Agilitas Energy - Wakefield, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Wakefield, MA

Utilities

About the position

Agilitas Energy, the largest integrated developer and operator of distributed solar and energy storage systems in the Northeast is now hiring a Renewable Project Developer. The Project Developer is responsible for all aspects of project development from origination to delivering a shovel-ready project for construction. The Project Developer will identify new opportunities; assess project's economic and technical viability, lead efforts to secure site control, interconnection, off-take, and entitlements/permitting. The role involves managing complex project lifecycles, communicating with key stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams (internal and external), to ensure alignment with regulatory, financial, and technical requirements. This position will report to Director of Development.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop renewable energy projects that align with the company's strategic plans and goals.
• Identify and evaluate potential sites for solar and energy storage projects, considering environmental, technical, and regulatory factors.
• Oversee project feasibility studies, including land use analysis, permitting requirements, and interconnection studies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders.
• Fully-entitle assigned projects with all permits and approvals required for construction and operation.
• Manage external consultants in conjunction with project entitlement activities.
• Manage development schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.
• Enable and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders and community members to facilitate all aspects of project development.
• Foster support from state, county and local governments, community groups, and abutters.
• Conduct diligence on projects as part of project acquisition process, as required.
• Collaborate with the utility and engineering teams to optimize interconnection design and obtain interconnection agreements.
• Work with the Agilitas team and external stakeholders to optimize project design and operating strategy.
• Work with the internal teams to improve project financials, refine project financial models, and support financial due diligence activities.
• Support internal finance and EPC teams to facilitate successful project financing and construction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, policy changes, and market developments that could impact project opportunities.
• Create and maximize value across all assigned projects.
• Occasional travel is required; some evening and weekend work required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience, with a proven track record, in distributed-generation solar/energy storage development.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to deliver creative solutions to all stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in the solar/energy storage project development process (permitting, land acquisition, interconnection, and regulatory).
• In-depth knowledge of state-level markets in the U.S. for generation and storage.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem solving and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project sites and stakeholder meetings.
• Proficiency in financial models and project financing.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Account eligibility
• 401k plan eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Access to Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance