Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we're looking for:

Nexamp's Utility Scale Division is seeking a seasoned developer to lead the development of utility scale solar projects in several select markets. You will have seven plus years of large generation project development experience. You will lead the origination and development of large utility scale solar and storage projects. You will understand how clean energy policy creates market opportunity. You will report to the VP, Utility-Scale Greenfield Development.

We are open to candidates across our Chicago, Austin, and Boston offices. We will be supporting hybrid work.

What you'll do:

• Perform and manage development activities such as: site origination, site control negotiation, real estate and title curative, project permitting, utility interconnection, and tax agreement negotiation
• Close coordination with junior business development staff to develop and implement effective lead campaign strategies
• Development of long-term relationships with site owners, local authorities and other project stakeholders
• Effective communication with project stakeholders and community members to facilitate project permitting and other initiatives
• Fostering support from state, county and local governments, community groups, and abutters
• Management of external consultants as needed in conjunction with project permitting activities
• Crafting a compelling value proposition that reflects avoided cost, load profile, applicable tariffs, and layered revenue streams to promote the projects to potential off-takers in close coordination with the PPA origination team
• Active management of development schedule and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective projects
• Support of internal finance, engineering, and construction teams to facilitate successful project financing and construction
• Development of presentations, proposals, and other materials as needed to support project development efforts
• Occasional travel is required; some evening and weekend work required

What you'll bring:

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player. Key qualifications as follows:

• 7+ years of energy industry experience in a development role
• Experience developing utility-scale generation projects in multiple ISOs where Nexamp is active (ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, SPP)
• Integration of PV and energy storage systems preferred
• Commercial real estate prospecting and business model understanding
• Effective team leader and collaborator
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You'll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.