Project Developer

Salary: $120,000 - 150,000 per year Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience developing ground-mounted photovoltaic and standalone BESS systems, preferably distribution-interconnected projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and meet challenging deadlines.
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to assess factors that affect project economics.
• Understanding of commercial real estate prospecting and business models.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• Valid drivers license.
• Successful experience obtaining zoning approvals.

• Identify potential ground-mounted solar PV and BESS sites and assess their viability using our screening process.
• Contact landowners to discuss long-term lease or purchase-option agreements for solar and BESS projects.
• Negotiate long-term solar or BESS leases and purchase agreements.
• Engage and manage third-party service providers and consultants.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Attend zoning and permitting meetings or hearings, and present project information or provide testimony, including at some evening meetings.
• Submit and manage interconnection applications and studies.
• Gather key assumptions and work with our project finance team to develop project-level financial models.
• Monitor legislative and policy matters affecting community solar, BESS, and offtake opportunities.
• Support colleagues working on project financing, construction, and sales.

• Support

More:

We are SunVest Solar, a rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Chicagos Loop, with assets across the country and expertise spanning development, construction, financing, and operations. Our mission is to expand access to renewable energy in America. We are advancing a pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026. Our Development team identifies land opportunities for ground-mounted and rooftop solar arrays and battery storage, and roles may rotate between development and construction as industry needs change. This full-time Project Developer position is based in our Chicago headquarters or Geneva, Illinois, office, with substantial travel. We offer a competitive base salary, discretionary bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health, vision and dental benefits, paid time off and company holidays, and opportunities for advancement. The estimated salary range is $120,000–$150,000; compensation decisions reflect experience, skills, training, licensure, certifications, location, and business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer.

last updated 41 week of 2026