Newenergyequity

Newenergyequity

Jr. Renewable Energy Project Developer- Distributed Generation

Annapolis, Maryland, United States · Junior · Internship

No sponsorship$60k-$80kDetected 2 hours ago
Strategic CommunicationsExcelM&AResearchGISCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeGeotechnical EngineeringRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Prepare draft materials, status updates, and supporting documentation for internal approvals, development milestones, and investment decisions.
  • Monitor evolving program rules, incentive structures, queue reforms, and market conditions and summarize key implications for project development strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with permit conditions and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

  • Support distributed solar projects from early-stage development through construction readiness, assisting with project coordination, milestone tracking, and communication across internal teams.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, risk logs, action trackers, and development milestone updates.
  • Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, interconnection, environmental, legal, real estate, and finance functions to gather inputs and support timely project advancement.
  • Help identify development risks, document issues, and escalate concerns to senior team members with recommended next steps.
  • Research and track applicable state incentive programs, community solar programs, distributed generation frameworks, and policy-driven market requirements to support project strategy and decision-making.
  • Support real estate activities including obtaining easements, access agreements, title curatives, and other land rights considerations.
  • Support the utility interconnection process from initial application through execution of an interconnection agreement under the direction of senior development and technical team members.
  • Track interconnection milestones, study timelines, cost estimates, and related documentation to support commercially viable project outcomes.
  • Support project financing efforts by gathering diligence materials and coordinating responses to lender, investor, or buyer information requests.
  • Maintain organized project documentation, trackers, and data rooms to support financing, investment, and development processes.

Requirements

  • No degree required
  • minimum of two years of relevant experience in renewable energy, real estate, project development, permitting, environmental review, engineering, finance, or a related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external consultants, and project stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Familiarity with utility distribution interconnection concepts or willingness to learn utility interconnection processes.
  • Coordinate studies including wetlands, endangered species, cultural resources, geotechnical, stormwater, and other required investigations.
  • No degree required; minimum of two years of relevant experience in renewable energy, real estate, project development, permitting, environmental review, engineering, finance, or a related field.
  • Required
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Ability to take and follow directions, ask thoughtful questions, learn quickly, and work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and stakeholder meetings.
  • Preferred
  • Exposure to community solar, distributed generation, renewable energy development, or clean energy policy.
  • Exposure to local government, planning, zoning, permitting, or public agency processes.
  • Interest in project finance, project economics, renewable energy transactions, or clean energy markets.

Nice to have

  • Relevant internship, coursework, or professional experience in renewable energy, real estate, project development, permitting, environmental review, engineering, finance, or a related field preferred.

Compensation

  • The expected annual compensation range for this position is $60,000-80,000 encompassing base pay and potential incentive target opportunity.

Company info

  • At New Energy Equity, a proud subsidiary of ALLETE, we're leading the charge in transforming the energy landscape with innovative solar solutions 🌞. As a top player in the renewable energy sector, we've successfully developed over 600MW of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments 💼. Our projects deliver sustainable electricity to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers 🌍.
  • But there's more to us than just impressive numbers. We pride ourselves on a dynamic and engaging work environment where teamwork, continuous learning, and environmental stewardship are at the core of what we do 🌿. Our inclusive and collaborative culture encourages creativity and innovation, making our office a place where every idea is valued, and growth is a priority 💡.
  • At New Energy Equity, you'll join a passionate team that not only drives the clean energy future but also enjoys celebrating our successes together 🎉. With over 250 projects across the U.S. 🌎, our supportive atmosphere ensures a balanced work-life dynamic ⚖️ and a fun, fulfilling career path 🌟.
  • Join us and be part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions are celebrated, and your professional development is supported as we work towards a brighter, sustainable future 🌍.
  • The statements above outline the essential functions, nature, and level of work expected as of the document's preparation date.
  • They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities.
  • New Energy Equity reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, without notice.
  • At New Energy Equity, a proud subsidiary of ALLETE, we're leading the charge in transforming the energy landscape with innovative solar solutions 🌞.
  • As a top player in the renewable energy sector, we've successfully developed over 600MW of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments 💼.
  • Our projects deliver sustainable electricity to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers 🌍.
  • But there's more to us than just impressive numbers.
  • We pride ourselves on a dynamic and engaging work environment where teamwork, continuous learning, and environmental stewardship are at the core of what we do 🌿.
  • Our inclusive and collaborative culture encourages creativity and innovation, making our office a place where every idea is valued, and growth is a priority 💡.
  • At New Energy Equity, you'll join a passionate team that not only drives the clean energy future but also enjoys celebrating our successes together 🎉.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
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