Project Development Associate

Who you are

• Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, a working understanding of renewable energy development, attention to detail, curiosity, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Business, Public Policy, or a related field preferred
• 3-4+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy project development, real estate development, land use, permitting, energy policy, consulting, project management, or a related field
• Experience with solar, energy storage, community solar, distributed generation, or the Massachusetts renewable energy market preferred
• Working understanding of project development activities such as permitting, site diligence, stakeholder coordination, schedule management, budgeting, and project documentation
• Familiarity with municipal processes, landowner coordination, community engagement, or local permitting dynamics in Massachusetts preferred
• Basic technical understanding of solar and/or energy storage project development, including siting, interconnection, engineering, or construction-readiness considerations
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize project status, risks, and next steps for internal and external audiences
• Comfort working with project management tools, document control systems, and Excel-based analysis
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic market
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Massachusetts for site visits, meetings, and project-related activities as needed

What the job involves

• BlueWave has an immediate opening for an Associate, Project Development based in Massachusetts, with the ability to travel throughout the state as needed
• This role will support the development of a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects from origination through construction readiness, working closely with other members of the Project Development team
• This is an opportunity to join an established, high-performing team and play a meaningful role in moving BlueWave projects from early development toward construction readiness
• The Associate will help advance projects through the development lifecycle by coordinating key workstreams, maintaining project information, supporting stakeholder engagement, and contributing analysis that informs project decisions
• Support development of solar and energy storage projects across the Massachusetts market from origination through construction readiness
• Partner with senior Project Development team members to advance assigned projects through permitting, due diligence, design, interconnection, financing, and construction-readiness milestones
• Track project schedules, budgets, critical development tasks, and decision points to help ensure projects progress efficiently and on plan
• Prepare project summaries, internal updates, investment materials, budget requests, and other documentation used to support development decisions
• Represent BlueWave and project interests in collaboration with senior team members at local public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder discussions
• Monitor Massachusetts market, regulatory, policy, and permitting developments affecting the viability and competitiveness of BlueWave solar and storage projects
• Support development of dual-use community solar projects, including agrivoltaics and land stewardship initiatives
• Assist with evaluation, diligence, and execution of project acquisition and/or sale opportunities
• Support real estate, landowner, municipal, and consultant coordination, including follow-up on agreements, deliverables, and outstanding items
• Manage project documentation and maintain accurate records in Salesforce and other platforms
• Coordinate with internal teams including Grid Integration, Legal, Engineering, Project Execution, Policy & Government Affairs, and Capital Markets to advance project milestones
• Contribute quantitative, market, and project-level analysis to support development strategy and project decision-making

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Dedicated volunteer days
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Summer Fridays and 13 paid holidays
• 401k and Roth 401k option with company match
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance and long/short-term disability