Floating Solar Developer (W/M)

Offer: Floating Solar Energy Developer in LAKETRICITY

We are looking for…
To strengthen our Origination & Development Department in Laketricity USA, we are looking for a Floating Solar Developer in a permanent employment contract, based in California. Ideally, the position would start as soon as possible

Your role within the company

The role of the solar project developer is to play a major role in expanding new partnerships with reservoir/pond owners to develop floating PV power plant projects. The employee is involved daily in driving the performance of the existing projects portfolio in CA and in seeking out new projects in California. Their essential function is to prospect, identify, and communicate with high-level decision makers in order to create new opportunities and ultimately cultivate new customer relationships. It requires to deal with commercial, economic, administrative, legal and basic technical aspects of floating PV projects, from project identification to site control contract signature.

• Determine who owns the reservoir/pond that can accommodate a floating solar system as per company criterion.
• Contact and engage target landowners by verifying contact information, calling, texting, emailing, networking/social networking, and making visits to landowners’ homes or places of work.
• Conduct site evaluations for potential projects.
• Identify what would be the best offer to the landowner: Rent only or Rent + PPA offer. (Option to purchase can also be proposed on a case-by-case basis).
• Grow and maintain a large pipeline of opportunities and keep them up-to-date.
• Report to Direction accurately and on-time.
• Create, present and negotiate all proposals including Option to Lease, Lease and Power Purchase Agreements according to Company guidelines.
• Prioritize and follow up each project development with support of the technical team and direction.
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships for project development.
• Stay abreast of all changes in the solar markets - including policy changes, competitor news, and market developments.
• Attending important solar/water tradeshows, networking events, and conferences as directed.
• Attending Company product and service training sessions.

Your academic & professional background :

Bachelor’s degree

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has a solid background in this field and can bring valuable insights and expertise to our solar projects (negotiating key agreements, preferably with landowners, vendors and municipalities.

However, we are also open to considering candidates from other industries who are eager to challenge themselves and embrace new opportunities. If you are driven, ambitious, and ready to tackle new challenges, we would love to hear from you.

The following are preferred but are not necessary: 

• Familiarity with CA real estate law and the project entitlement process 

• Familiarity in using GIS software and Dynamics CRM.

Required: 

• Valid U.S. Driver’s license 

• Advanced Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills 

• Strong communication and negotiating skills 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Able to think creatively to help close land deals. 

• A great attitude and ability to be flexible 

• Proactive personality able at rapidly getting up to pace 

• Based in Carlifornia with ability/ willingness to travel