What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOLAR PROJECT DEVELOPER position at ELCCO?
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ELCCO is seeking a Solar Project Developer to lead the development of solar projects in Maui and its neighboring islands. The ideal candidate will have more than 2 years of solar industry project development experience. The individual hired to fulfill this role will lead the origination and development of ground, rooftop, and other types of commercial and industrial-scale solar projects.
Primary Accountabilities
Responsible for all phases of solar project development, from origination to start of construction:
- Crafting a compelling value proposition that reflects avoided cost, load profile, applicable tariffs, and layered revenue streams
- Close coordination with business development staff to develop and implement effective lead campaign strategies.
- Development of long-term relationships with site owners, energy users and other project stakeholders.
- Effective communication with project stakeholders and community members to facilitate project permitting and other initiatives.
- Active management of development schedule and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective projects.
- Management of external consultants as needed in conjunction with project permitting activities.
- Fostering support from state, county and local governments, community groups, and abutters.
- 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.
- Occasional travel is required; some evening and weekend work required.
Qualifications and Certification Details:
The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player. Key qualifications as follows:
- Two or more years of energy industry experience in a business development role, with a successful track record in project development.
- Integration of solar and energy storage systems.
- Commercial real estate prospecting and business model understanding.
- Peak and demand charge offset solutions
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Effective team leader and collaborator.
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. At ELCCO our mission is building 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 based on 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.
ELCCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.