Senior Project Developer
solsearch energyOak Park (IL)
About the role
Title: Senior Project Developer, Community Solar (Illinois)
Location:
IllinoisI'm working with an established Midwest solar developer that's looking to add a Senior Project Developer to its team. They develop community solar and utility scale projects, and this role will lead their community solar work in Illinois.
What you'll do:
Lead Illinois projects from site selection through to notice to proceed Find and secure sites, and negotiate directly with landowners Run county permitting, including special use permits and public hearings Manage interconnection with Com Ed and Ameren through the study process Position projects for Illinois Shines and handle program requirements Coordinate engineering, environmental and legal consultants Represent projects at zoning boards and community meetings What you'll bring 5+ years in solar project development Illinois community solar projects you've taken to NTP yourself Strong knowledge of county permitting and interconnection in Illinois Comfortable leading the room with landowners, county boards and local officials Minnesota community solar or storage experience is a plus Based in Illinois If this sounds like you, or someone you know, send me a message or apply here. All conversations are confidential.
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