Development Analyst

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com. 

About The Role

The Development Analyst is responsible for managing and developing commercial solar projects from early stages through to construction-ready status.  The Analyst role acts as a liaison between the sales and operations teams, ensuring key project entitlements are achieved. The Analyst will be responsible for following up on client requests, making sure deliverables are prepared in a timely manner, analyzing client documents and portfolios, and supporting the sales team in external interactions across clients. This role requires a highly organized, strategic thinker with solid solar industry knowledge and a proactive mindset. 

• Manage and prioritize tasks and report progress on projects regularly to key stakeholders. 
• Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the sales process.  
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner. 
• Manage internal request processes for proposals, site screenings, production models, and interconnection applications. 
• Track and manage project timelines and drive projects along the scheduling critical path to ensure timely delivery and optimal resource usage. 
• Evaluate client properties and portfolios to assess solar viability and summarize key insights for internal stakeholders. 
• Stay apprised of the development process for various project types you are assigned (community solar, behind the meter, various locations).  
• Collect, organize, and categorize critical documents and information from the client on projects within internal CRM.  
• Document key takeaways from client calls, including action items and follow-ups, to ensure seamless project execution. 
• Facilitate smooth project hand-offs from sales to operations, collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize tasks. 
• Collaborate with policy, legal, and operations teams to track and apply key insights regarding program rules, contract requirements, and critical project deadlines. 
• Collaborate with management to create and manage development processes. 

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards. 
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth. 
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail across multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address challenges and provide solutions efficiently. 
• Teamwork: Capacity to work collaboratively with sales team and other departments. 
• Knowledge: Familiarity with sustainability topics, including solar energy. 
• Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate and summarize data with attention to detail, especially related to solar project viability and client portfolios. 
• Leadership ability: Ability to drive high-visibility projects to successful completion. 
• 5-10% travel required. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science/Studies, or related field. 
• Experience: Internship, coursework, or work experience in renewable energy, project management, or solar development. 
• Familiarity with C&I solar development, including community solar programs, utility interconnection ,and rooftop solar construction. 
• Experience with solar energy design materials (drawing sets and energy production models). 
• Familiarity with solar contract structures (Power Purchase Agreements, EPC, etc.). 
• Technical Skills: Experience with CRM software (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, etc.), GIS tools (ArcGIS, Nearmaps), or energy modeling software. 
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Excel Expert are a plus.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none. 

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry: 

·       Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.  

·       Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. 

·       Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!