Solar Project Developer

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Project Developer to join our New England Business Development team. You will be responsible for generating a development pipeline and lead the development of a range of distributed solar and energy storage projects across New England. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project and/or land development, with 3 years of solar and energy storage or comparable industry experience. 

We are accepting candidates across New York, where you can be hybrid out of our New York City office, or fully remote. You will report to the VP, Business Development.    

What you’ll do:  

Responsible for all phases of solar project development, from origination to start of construction. Key responsibilities include:

• Originate and develop distributed solar and energy storage projects, simultaneously managing site origination, permitting, interconnection, tax negotiation, revenue contracting, and other development activities.
• Negotiate complex contracts with private, commercial and municipal counterparties.
• Close coordination with junior business development staff to develop and implement effective lead campaign strategies.
• Development of long-term relationships with property owners, energy users and other project stakeholders.
• Effective communication with project stakeholders and community members to facilitate project permitting and other initiatives.
• Fostering support from state, county and local governments, community groups and project abutters.
• Management of external consultants as needed in conjunction with project permitting activities.
• Active management of development schedule and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions.
• Support of internal finance, engineering, and construction teams to facilitate successful project financing and construction.
• Development of sales presentations, proposals and other materials as needed to support project development efforts.
• Up to 60% travel is required; some evening and weekend work required.

What you’ll bring: 

• Three or more years of solar and storage or comparable industry experience in a business development role, with a successful track record in project development and stakeholder management.
• Strong skills in site origination and pipeline development across industries, including commercial real estate, telecom, or renewable energy.
• Effective team leader and collaborator.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. 

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. 

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Compensation 

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $105,000 - $135,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location. 

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.