Senior Project Developer
$63k - $103kFull-time
SolSearch Energy
Salary: $63,000 - 103,000 per year Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in solar project development
- Personally developed Illinois community solar projects through notice to proceed
- Strong knowledge of Illinois county permitting and interconnection
- Confidence leading discussions with landowners, county boards, and local officials
- Illinois-based
- Minnesota community solar or energy storage experience is a plus
- Lead Illinois community solar projects from site selection through notice to proceed
- Identify and secure sites and negotiate with landowners
- Manage county permitting, including special use permits and public hearings
- Oversee interconnection with ComEd and Ameren through the study process
- Prepare projects for Illinois Shines and manage program requirements
- Coordinate engineering, environmental, and legal consultants
- Represent projects at zoning board proceedings and community meetings
More:
We are an established Midwest solar developer working on community solar and utility-scale projects. We are adding a Senior Project Developer to lead our community solar work in Illinois. The role is based in Illinois, and conversations about the opportunity are confidential.
last updated 41 week of 2026
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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