Solar Development Manager

About Us

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewables, is a leading independent power producer that develops, constructs, owns and operates solar energy and battery energy storage projects in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Energix is a subsidiary of an Israeli publicly-traded company, Energix Renewable Energies LTD. (TASE: ENRG), with a market cap of $2B. Company website below:

https://www.energix-group.com/Energix-US/

The Opportunity

The Project Development Manager position will be based in our Arlington, VA headquarters or can be remote only if located in WV or KY. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of renewable energy projects in the US. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the solar industry and solar project development, from real estate to local permitting. A key requirement would be a track record of bringing solar projects from origination, through development, to NTP. A broad understanding of county zoning practices and solar energy is a necessity. Prior project development experience is required.

In this role, you will lead community and client relationships throughout the development process, and you’ll work together with our internal teams at every stage to help us successfully get our projects across the finish line. In addition to strategic project management and demonstrated technical acumen, the ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with a high level of precision and integrity to internal and external stakeholders presenting coherent arguments using facts and fact-based opinions following detailed research and analysis.

Our projects are located across the United States, mainly on the East Coast. The specific location of the projects you will work on are dependent both on our need as a company and your location. We love having developers work from our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and are open to sensible work locations in or nearby project areas of interest. We are always looking for great talent to join our Development Team so we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Research all required permits for selected sites, coordinate with local consultants and attorneys to prepare and submit permit applications and other filings.
• Represent the company at permitting hearings, including providing expert witness testimonies when necessary.
• Build positive stakeholder relationships with state & county officials, local residents, and industry groups to bolster support for project permitting efforts.
• Interface with Development Engineering, Legal, Policy, Project Finance, EPC, and executive team members to accurately define and mitigate project risks keep projects on track and on budget.
• Frequent travel to meet with customers and key stakeholders, and as needed for project development.
• Develop and execute project marketing strategy in close collaboration with our External Affairs Team
• Provide project budget, progress and timeline updates to management
• Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of project development experience; direct utility-scale wind, BESS or solar development experience strongly preferred
• Undergraduate degree in development related field with a strong academic record
• Experience with county and state permitting processes
• . Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project’s life cycle
• Possess subject matter expertise in a business function related to the development process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to create forms, letters and fundamental spreadsheets using MS Word and Excel, create presentations in Power Point and perform internet-based research.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team and independently.
• Safe driving record, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to walk over undeveloped land unassisted, travel unassisted and sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to work evenings to attend meetings and community events.
• 30-50% travel in region will be required during business hours in support of the position responsibilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Energix does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic in any of its activities or operations, including employment decisions, selection of vendors and clients, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Energix team, as well as with our contractors, vendors, and clients.