Senior Project Developer

Title: Senior Project Developer, Community Solar (Illinois)

Location: Illinois

I'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 ComEd 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.