Associate, Project Development (Execution - Midwest)

The Project Development Associate will be involved in supporting project development efforts. The Associate will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development, as well as provide support for the preparation of permitting documents. The Project Development Associate will also support Managers and Directors in the management of third-party contractors, the preparation and execution of land use permits, public outreach, community meetings, land use hearings, interconnection studies, and critical real estate and landowner document support. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, effectively communicate, and remain highly organized are paramount. 

This position requires excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences while tracking highly integrated and dependent timelines through our internal software. The position will include frequent interaction with our team members and external stakeholders and requires a high degree of professionalism.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, and self- individual looking to grow their career in the growing renewables industry.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the viability of solar development sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e. environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.) 
• Secure real property documents as needed and assist with title commitment curative tasks 
• Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities 
• Organize and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software 
• Monitor utility interconnection portal communication; coordinate and respond to study deadlines 
• Meet with landowners, and assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders 
• Plan all logistics of community events to intended to inform participants of the benefits of solar development
• Manage mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events 
• As needed, assist fellow project development and Pivot team members with other tasks related to project development activities 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• 1-3 years of experience in renewable energy development 
• Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an inherent ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities 
• Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS programs (particularly Google Earth), project management software (particularly Smartsheets), and Salesforce.
• Self-starter who can work with limited supervision, readily asks questions, and embraces tasks outside of their comfort zone 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad range of projects across a portfolio
• Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip 
• Understanding of real estate title, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification 

ABOUT PIVOT

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and

families.

We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.

As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”, we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.

At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:

· Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet

· Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun

· Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge

· Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player

· Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally

· Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT

At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot. 

Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.

EEO STATEMENT

Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.