Project Development Intern

~ Greenskies, A Clean Focus Company, develops, constructs, operates, and maintains renewable-energy projects throughout the United States. ~

We deliver high-quality solar projects to provide our clients with clean, reliable electricity. Since 2008, we’ve built the largest commercial, industrial and municipal portfolio in the U.S., across 19 states, operating over 170 MW at 320 +/- site throughout the U.S.

Position Overview

Selected intern will be a member of the project development team. The role will include assistance in developing new ground-mounted solar projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing environmental/site analysis activities, including site visits, as required
• Preparing project-related GIS mapping, analysis and supporting documentation
• Assisting with regulatory research (e.g. local land use and zoning, State and local permitting requirements, monitoring solar legislation and new markets)
• Assisting with use permit application preparation (e.g. local land use approvals, wetlands/conservation permitting)
• Assisting with solicitation and management of supporting documentation from Engineering and Environmental subcontractors
• Assisting with community outreach (e.g. mitigate potential neighbor/community opposition; preparation of materials/documentation for public meetings and/or hearings)
• Assisting with utility interconnection process
• Assisting with oversight and management of various required land due diligence tasks
• Assisting with project scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and management
• Working with the development team to create PVsyst models and Helioscope designs

Qualifications

• A student working towards (or a recent graduate with) a degree or concentration in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Land use planning
  • Environmental studies/science
  • Ecology or environmental biology
  • Natural resource management
  • Civil or environmental engineering
  • Land use or environmental law
• Ability to learn new skills and processes, and demonstrate ability to perform new tasks
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information accurately and effectively, multi-task and dynamically decide key priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Basic understanding of ArcMap/QGIS

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume with "Project Development Intern" indicated in the subject line.