Project Development Analyst

Role Description

Mission Clean Energy is seeking a Project Development Analyst to support Mission’s pipeline of utility-scale Solar and Battery renewable energy projects.

The Project Development Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of Mission’s solar and battery storage projects throughout their lifecycle with an emphasis on greenfielding through NTP. You will gain a wide breadth of renewables experience, working closely with Mission’s cross-functional groups that include finance, engineering, GIS, real estate, permitting, transmission/interconnection, and revenue contract origination. In this role, you’ll support and lead the day-to-day development tasks vital to project success, including:

• Managing project development plans
• Managing project schedules and budgets
• Working with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Conducting market analysis and research
• Due diligence of new sites
• Coordinating contractors and vendors to obtain various work products
• Supporting RFP responses as needed

This position is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding team in a role that directly contributes to the growth and future of the company. This is an ideal job for a proactive, motivated person who wants to grow in an entrepreneurial environment while maximizing their impact on the clean energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, planning, engineering, environmental or finance related fields
• Solar and/or battery project development experience preferred
• A Master’s Degree in an applicable field and/or work experience in a related field (ex: GIS, land agent, law, environmental consulting) are also a plus
• A foundational understanding of renewable energy markets and project lifecycle preferred
• Project skills including creating and managing project budgets and schedules
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, with varying complexities and urgencies presented day to day
• Ability to effectively work remotely
• Excellent people, entrepreneurial, organizational and analytical skills
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and professional communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, and Smartsheet; knowledge of ArcGIS a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional employee groups
• Bias toward action in decision making
• A valid driving license
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States as much as 25% of the time, or as required by project needs

Requirements

• Work with management to identify and prioritize target greenfield sites and acquisition targets for renewable energy opportunities
• Progress projects through the various stages of development including initial land acquisition, the interconnection process, permitting and applications
• Guide real estate/land acquisition on target greenfield sites
• Deliver development projects on time and on budget
• Track project risk throughout the development cycle; provide risk assessments and mitigations to management
• Participate in the development of key account and utility relationships
• Support the development of proposal strategies, RFP processes or similar, and facilitate the negotiation of terms for vendors and consultants who participate in the development process
• Develop and maintain business relationships with key consultants and vendors
• Maintain and provide suggestions for project development tracking and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and health insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous time-off policies
• Compensation: $70,000 - 90,000 annual salary + bonuses, depending on qualifications and relevant experience