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Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Development Associate will be involved in supporting project development efforts. The Associate will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development as well as provide support for the preparation of permitting documents. The Project Development Associate will also support Developers and Directors in the management of thirdparty contractors the preparation and execution of land use permits public outreach community meetings land use hearings interconnection studies and critical real estate and landowner document support. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects and the ability to prioritize multitask effectively communicate and remain highly organized is paramount.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • The Project Development Associate will be responsible for the following items among others and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role.
    • Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
    • Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits desktop diligence review local permitting process analysis and review of various site conditions (i.e. environmental reports geotech studies topography surveys grid compatibility etc.)
    • Meet with landowners secure real property documents as needed assist with title commitment curative tasks
    • Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities
    • Organize and maintain files budgets and project records using Pivots internal processes databases and project management software
    • Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines
    • Assist support and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders
    • Plan community events complete mailings to invite stakeholders take notes during events and produce and publish meeting minutes from events
    • As needed assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

    • Minimum 1 3 years of experience in renewable energy development
    • Excellent communication and public relations skills and a positive attitude to enhance the companys reputation through interpersonal interactions
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts
    • Valid drivers license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
    • Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time make own travel arrangements and be selfreliant

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

    • Familiarity in all basic computer programs Microsoft Office Suite GIS Programs (particularly Google Earth Project Management Programs (particularly Smartsheet and Salesforce
    • Selfstarter who can work with limited supervision who readily asks questions and embraces tasks outside of their comfort zone
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad range of projects across a portfolio.
    • Ability to anticipate project requirements and address longlead time items to limit schedule slip
    • Understanding of real estate title tax maps deeds and parcel identification
$70000 $85000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The estimated base salary range for this position is $650000$85000 depending on relevant experience along with eligibility for the companys substantial bonus plan and commission plan with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
Company paid life insurance and short & longterm disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching (after vesting period)
Work from home stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.

ABOUT PIVOT

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops finances builds owns and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nations electricity increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities and provide real costsavings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for incomelimited families create workforce pathways for underrepresented groups within the solar industry and include robust community investment opportunities.



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