Associate Project Developer, Mid-Atlantic at New Leaf Energy

The Associate Project Developer (APD) contributes directly to the success of the company by effectively and efficiently identifying leads and screening project opportunities. The APD is a key support position to the project developers and is vital to New Leaf Energy’s go-to-market strategy in the regions they are assigned. Our most accomplished APDs bring an enthusiasm for renewable development and have strong writing, analytical and organizational skills, and a hunger for success.
Initiate and send initial LOIs and leases;
Follow up with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) administrators for timely delivery of decision documents;
Complete cash flow models to assess the impact of changing cost or incentive conditions on projects;
Review RFPs and complete RFP questionnaires to allow project developers to assess bid viability;
Support the company’s efforts towards continuous improvement and standard process development.

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes. If you’re unsure of whether you meet enough of the qualifications below but believe that your experience and skill set is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply!
Bachelor’s Degree;
2 to 5 years’ experience preferred;
Solar sales or development experience preferred;
IT skills – proficiency in GIS tools, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce experience a plus.

New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
Professional development and education assistance.

Associate Project Developer, Mid-Atlantic