Senior Associate, Development

Who We Are
CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, CleanCapital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. The company has successfully acquired and managed over 230 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling 460 MW and a pipeline totaling well over 2 GW.

Location of Position
This is a remote position. Preference will be given to candidates located in the Chicago metropolitan area or the broader Illinois market.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program
• The range for this position is $119,850 - $162,150 plus an annual performance-based bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

Position Summary
The Senior Associate, Development will be responsible for managing development of CleanCapital’s pipeline of solar and energy storage projects as well as overseeing its development partnerships. This role will report to the Director, Development and support new projects from origination through NTP.  The candidate is expected to have solar or storage development project experience. The Senior Associate, Project Development is expected to complete complex tasks independently, with minimal oversight and input from their supervisor. This position will work across disciplines, supporting our acquisitions, investments, capital markets, business development, and asset management groups. This position will support a vital growth of GW/GWh of new renewable energy projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle development of solar and storage projects, from early development to NTP
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison with partners on routine project and partnership needs
• Communicate, coordinate and manage relevant project parties internally and externally
• Initiate and manage new project diligence and across the company verticals, including legal, interconnection, finance, engineering, environmental, permitting, commercial, policy, investment/revenue; as well as supporting these reviews
• Work collaboratively across verticals to evaluate and improve project development, management processes and associated resources while maintaining positive partner relationships
• Manage project development schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of solar and storage development projects

Education Requirements

• BSc/BA in engineering, building science or relevant field

• PMP, MBA or equivalent certification/experience is a plus

Technical Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development, with a proven track record of taking projects from site control to NTP
• Experience with solar energy, battery storage, and related technologies
• Proven project management skills
• Experience in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excel modeling skills a plus
• Proven AI literacy, including understanding AI strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion
• Technical understanding of project development clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to site visits, permitting meetings and team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions
If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.