Project Developer, EV Charging
New Leaf EnergyLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted January 12, 2026
$125k - $125k
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Job Description
The Project Developer, EV Charging is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing locations for electric vehicle charging stations, managing stakeholder relationships, and pursuing funding opportunities to expand the company's EV infrastructure network across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and secure high-quality EV charging site locations through market research, outreach, and negotiations.
- Lead the pre-development, evaluation, and prioritization of land acquisition opportunities, coordinating with stakeholders to secure permits and approvals.
- Manage the preparation, submission, and tracking of incentive programs, RFPs, and grant proposals for EV charging infrastructure.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, authorities, and industry partners to facilitate project development.
- Guide sites through internal approval processes to ensure readiness for sale and project deployment.
Requirements
- Proactive, agile, entrepreneurial mindset, well-suited to a fast-moving and rapidly scaling environment.
- Enthusiasm for electric vehicles and a passion for accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.
- Five (5) years of progressive commercial real estate experience in site selection and contract negotiations, with a strong preference for experience in EV charging, renewable energy, commercial real estate development, or similar infrastructure development.
- Familiarity with real estate principles, markets, and concepts, including permitting procedures.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating real estate contracts.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid role with some travel.
- Technologically proficient, comfortable with data-driven decision-making, and able to quickly learn new software such as GIS tools and CRM.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive base salary of $125,000
Above-market variable compensation based on project success
Equity-like ownership program
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% for the next 2%
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work location policy supporting remote work
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Professional development and education assistance
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