Solar Developer

As a solar farm developer with national reach, Pine Gate Renewables is a company with an eye on the future. We are intent on contributing to the broad transformation of our nation's energy model because we believe that clean renewable power is both sensible and practical, and that locally generated clean energy is not merely an alternative - it is the only way forward. 

Pine Gate Renewables plans and builds small utility-scale solar farms that generate clean renewable power for the communities in which they are located. We position our farms near existing utility connection points, and we thoroughly vet our solar farmland to ensure minimum environmental impact.

We also know that the development of clean energy is a collaborative effort, and in order to gain widespread adoption, it must be profitable for everyone involved. That's why we work with landowners to develop lease and purchase agreements that are based on trust, open communication and financial benefit.  

Please visit our website for more information about Pine Gate Renewables.  

Position Overview 

The Solar Developer will directly engage in the development of utility-scale solar projects in the United States. The developer is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of accounts for Solar Power Purchase Agreements. They are responsible for the identification and quality of potential solar projects, the negotiation of site control, and customer satisfaction through delivery and post-transaction.

This individual will develop and implement a sales plan consistent with key business objectives. They will assist in the development of marketing strategies and tactics designed to maximize sales opportunities, prioritize opportunities to maximize sales, execute structured transactions and negotiate final sales.

Responsibilities  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Acquire and develop utility-scale solar sites
• Develop, implement and track opportunity pipeline
• Provide target market analysis
• Oversee business operations and market growth within specific territories across the United States
• Take ownership of assigned territory and actively pursue new clients
• Develop customer contact strategy and territory plan that identifies key target accounts
• Responsible for the sales process from initiation through completion
• Articulate the company's vision and values to all key stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with a team
• Oversee and manage community outreach and enhancement of new and existing relationships
• Ability to negotiate/close sales, ground lease and purchase agreements
• Assist with sourcing PV power project acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities 

Qualifications  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong ability to build and maintain good relationships and work within a team environment in a friendly, professional and collaborative manner
• Highly resourceful in an organizational environment with proven ability to timely achieve goals that require substantial coordination with internal and external team members
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage competing deadlines
• Desire to work in a project oriented environment where work flow and tight deadlines are often dictated by project opportunities and risks
• Self-starter and tenacious
• Proven ability to thrive with minimal oversight while timely reporting on progress and completing tasks without prompting
• Exceptional personal organizational skills
• Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility for work
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, research and commercial skills
• Exceptional ability to solve multi-factor problems with various unknowns applying a rigorous, data-driven analytical framework 

Compensation: This position pays an annual salary of $85K. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter.
• Be sure to indicate: Solar Developer.