Floating Solar Developer (CA, USA)
We are looking for…
To strengthen our Origination & Development Department in Laketricity USA, we are looking for a Floating Solar Developer in permanent employment contract, based in California attached to our team based out our main office in Petaluma, CA. 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 and in seeking out new projects in California. His 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.
Your missions as Floating Solar Project Developer
Your assignment will include some or all of the following activities:
Your profile
Your academic & professional background
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Experience negotiating key agreements, preferably with landowners, vendors and municipalities;
• The following are preferred but are not necessary: Prior relevant professional experience working within a solar development company or real-estate industry in the US, Familiarity with CA real estate law and the project entitlement process and Familiarity in using GIS software and Dynamics CRM.
Soft skills: human qualities expected
At Laketricity, we are looking for people who share our values: enterprising, skillful, responsible, and authentic.
• 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.
You believe in what you do!
Hard skills: technical skills expected
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license;
• Must be able to perform site visits;
• Advanced Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills;
• Based in California with ability/ willingness to travel.
The benefits of the Floating Solar Developer (CA, USA) position
Working at Laketricity is a real commitment for each of our employees. As an innovative and environmental company, we share strong human qualities and values related to the energy transition. We give each employee the opportunity to express his or her potential by promoting autonomy and encouraging initiative within multicultural and dynamic teams. Laketricity provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Up to 25 accrued PTO;
- 401K option with company match (50% up to 6 %);
- Subsidized health & dental plans (100% for employee & 50% for dependants);
- Flexible work hours and possibility to work remote 2 days per week when relevant;
- Participation in Team Building activities;
- Customized onboarding;
- Training budget.
For the position of Floating Solar Developer, you’ll be based at our primary office in Petaluma, California.
Starting annual base salary for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 + Commissions.
Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, licenses/certifications, essential job duties and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will do so by actively seeking to hire and promote diverse individuals throughout the company.