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ASSOCIATE OF DEVELOPMENT – REFERENCE# 430

Overview:

Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar and storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States. Soltage has developed more than 125 solar energy projects, with more than 450 MW total distributed generating capacity in operation or under construction and invested over $1 Billion to date into the US clean energy sector. Soltage is backed by a group of investors including Prudential Capital Group and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Position:

Join a well-established and fast-growing solar distributed generation and battery storage company as a member of the development team. As a Associate of Development, applicant will be exposed to all aspects of solar and battery storage project development, including site control, permitting, interconnection and offtake, as well as preparing the project for financing and construction. The Associate of Development will also work on new target markets as part of Soltage’s expansion plans. The position is located in the Jersey City headquarters with some travel expected.

Specific Job Functions:

Engage with development partners and vendors supplying resources during project development and manage their deliverables.
Assist team on site visits for prospective solar projects, work with landowners to lease sites.
Attend public meetings to achieve state and local project approvals.
Generally, assist members of the development team in day-to-day tasks with the goal of acquiring the skills and knowledge to be able to take the lead on developing successful solar and battery storage projects.

Experience and Education Requirements:

One- to three-year prior work experience (for new graduates, Summer jobs can meet this requirement), no solar experience is required for this position
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
BA/BS college or university degree

The Successful Candidate Will Also:

Be willing to travel as needed
Have a clean driving license
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Resumes may be sent directly to hr@soltage.com

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.

TRANSACTION COUNSEL– REFERENCE# 440

Overview:

Position Expectations:

Soltage is hiring a Transaction Counsel to provide legal advice regarding all aspects of renewable energy development and project finance. The role includes reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements, evaluating regulations impacting distributed energy assets. The attorney will review, draft, and negotiate project agreements associated with Soltage’s projects, supporting development and financing of these projects.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for renewable energy, be detail-oriented, and possess an entrepreneurial approach to issue spotting and problem-solving. Soltage is seeking an attorney with 3 or more years of relevant experience, preferably at a leading legal firm in the field. Renewable energy experience is required.

Specific Job Functions:

Structure, negotiate, draft, and review various commercial agreements including equipment supply, EPC, O&M, lease, and power purchase agreements.
Support negotiations, drafting, and critical review of real estate documents, including lease option and purchase option agreements, leases, easements, shared facilities agreements.
Lead financing of greenfield and M&A transactions, including drafting and critical review of debt and tax equity financing agreements.
Manage outside local counsel and effectively partner with outside counsel to leverage subject matter expertise and manage state-specific legal and regulatory issues.
Assist with maintenance of contract database.
Identify critical project risk issues and make recommendations on mitigation of same.
Draft terms and conditions, FAQs, legal disclaimers, and other policies.
Provide Senior Management with regular updates on key legal matters.

Qualifications:

A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission in a U.S. jurisdiction to practice law are required.
3+ years of experience as a transaction lawyer in the renewable energy sector, with specific legal knowledge and experience in solar and/or storage facilities matters.
Prior experience in developing, constructing, and financing power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or other energy company. The candidate must have experience leading deals.
Ability to identify risks and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and handle multiple projects.
A pragmatic and business-oriented approach to legal issues and comfortable working across multiple departments.
Excellent business judgment, communication, interpersonal skills, accountability, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Open to receiving feedback, a willingness to learn and grow, and an ethos of continuous self-improvement.
Passion for the environment and renewable energy.

Resumes may be sent directly to hr@soltage.com

Location

This position will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, NJ

Salary and Benefits

Soltage provides a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, annual bonus, health and dental insurance, and other benefits.

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

DIRECTOR, RENEWABLES PROJECT FINANCE – REFERENCE# 450

Overview:

Position Expectations:

Soltage is seeking a dynamic individual to join the Investments team. The Director will take a lead role on all financing and risk functions including structuring and executing on Tax Equity, Debt transactions for all Soltage projects, screening new investment opportunities (self-developed projects and M&A) across solar, solar+storage, standalone storage projects, as well as managing projects through construction.

Specific Job Functions:

Lead and execute key underwriting functions including project valuation, due diligence, and negotiating key project contracts and financing documents
Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling across project finance Tax Equity and Debt transaction structures for Solar and energy storage projects
Lead Investment Committee process and seamlessly navigate diligence and credit processes for financing partners
Manage projects under construction in conjunction with Project Managers
Drive internal/external teams and subject matter experts to optimal execution path
Monitor state and federal renewable incentive programs and future trends for new market
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy finance, M&A, or related sectors
Demonstrated success in project and portfolio valuation, modeling transaction capital structures, risk assessment, and contract negotiation
Apply critical, out-of-the-box thinking, work on multiple workstreams in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
In-depth understanding of energy markets, solar, energy storage technologies, offtake structures
Excellent written, verbal, presentation skills

Resumes may be sent directly to hr@soltage.com

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.

STORAGE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE– REFERENCE# 470

Overview:

Position Expectations:

Soltage is looking for an experienced energy industry professional to take on the role of Storage Development Associate. The Storage Development Associate will help develop, manage, and bring to completion energy storage projects in selected markets across the US. This person will report to the Director of Soltage’s storage division. The position is designed to allow the new hire to grow into more senior roles over time, as the storage team expands across markets and builds out its track record of successful projects.

Specific Job Functions:

The developer will be instrumental in helping to expand Soltage’s existing pipeline of storage projects in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast urban centers as well as other markets in the US over time. The work will include efforts in the following activity areas:

Preliminary project conceptual design: working with internal and external engineering resources to evaluate site limitations; reviewing economic and other project goals; and making equipment supply selections. Developing site layout plans, electrical line diagrams, and preliminary schedules. Ability to use a basic 3D software such as Sketchup is desirable.
Interconnection, permitting, and public incentive processes: with support from internal and external resources, creating interconnection and permitting applications and successfully guiding them through the process with utilities and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s). Writing and successfully managing applications for grant programs and other public incentives.
Project pipeline: support originating new project opportunities via desk research, networking events, cold calls, site visits, and meetings. Creating pitch presentations with project descriptions and visual representations. Managing external engineers and consultants.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
1 to 3 years experience with renewable energy development, electric grid interconnections, and understanding electric grid systems
Basic understanding of battery energy storage systems and the dynamics of interconnecting and operating Distributed Energy Resources (DER’s) in general
Ability to use or learn to use analytical, geospatial, engineering design, and other software tools
Ability to work across a series of online and offline platforms simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, verbally in person and while using remote communications and in writing
Desire and ability to develop, maintain, and grow a network of industry professionals
Applicant is a self-starter and combines productivity with responsibility and attention to detail

Resumes may be sent directly to hr@soltage.com

Location

This position will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, NJ

Salary and Benefits

Soltage provides a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, annual bonus, health and dental insurance, and other benefits.

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT MANAGER– REFERENCE# 480

Overview:

Position Expectations:

Soltage, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage multiple distributed utility-scale (2-20 MW) photovoltaic and storage projects in the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast and/or Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. Candidate will have responsibility and management of the entire project life cycle starting with development support and pre-construction activities through final completion of the project, inclusive of equipment selection, equipment procurement, EPC and subcontractor selection and project execution. The project manager will be responsible for project handoff to the asset management and operations teams upon final completion.

A successful candidate will have experience in EPC contract management and execution, construction oversight, risk management, procurement of Owner provided materials, and for completing projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining industry standard quality. The candidate will need to be comfortable managing internal and external financial reporting including project budget, cash management, pay applications, and schedule be reported on a regular basis.

Specific Job Functions:

Work with engineering for Design/Constructability review of electrical and civil plans and specifications to be provided to EPC contractors.
Manage EPC contract negotiations and contract execution. Prepare RFP package and manage EPC bid response.
Project management duties for Distributed Generation sized PV projects 2 MW – 20 MW.
Manage the EPC contractors across multiple projects, occasionally in multiple states.
Conducting site visits and coordination meetings, inspections, and monitoring construction activities.
Manage construction project schedule and maintain critical milestone dates.
Responsible for project budgets from post development EPC initiation RFP phase through Final Completion phase of projects.
Lead coordination and support of internal project financing and accounting efforts
Support vendor selection, procurement process, permitting submission, and submission of interconnection applications.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or construction management from an accredited university strongly preferred, 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience, consisting of multiple Distributed Generation Ground Mounted SAT Photovoltaic Solar Farms or Solar PV+BESS projects at one time and in some cases across multiple regions.
NABCEP Certification is a plus. PV+BESS experience a plus.
Proficient Project management skills, detail oriented and organized
Positive attitude, high energy, supportive team member, problem solver, able to work in a collaborative environment as well as work on self-directed independent projects
Self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Proficient in Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Smartsheet and MS Project
Have a current US driver’s license
Good working knowledge of the National Electric Code
Experience with 3-phase power and utility interconnection process required
Working knowledge of technical programming required for metering/monitoring systems
Travel will be required, estimated 25%
OSHA 30, First Aid & CPR Trained

Resumes may be sent directly to hr@soltage.com

Location

This position will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, NJ

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, medical benefit and retirement packages and opportunities for professional development, and a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you are a passionate and talented Solar Project Manager with a strong track record in the renewable energy distributed generation space, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time