About WP:
White Pine Renewables is a technology-centric renewable energy developer that is leading the transformation of the energy sector by developing large, distributed projects co-located with load. We enable businesses and communities to make smarter decisions about the way energy is created, stored, and managed by developing, financing, and owning and operating distributed solar and energy storage projects at our customers’ places of business.
We are passionate, motivated thinkers who are unified by our mission to change the way the world harnesses and uses energy. We thrive on solving big problems for our customers and are powered by our innovation and determination. In California and the Midwest, White Pine Renewables combines the spirit of a startup with the experience and access to capital on par with the largest solar development companies in the US.
We are committed to open the full spectrum of energy innovation to help our customers save money and grow through sustainable energy solutions in the following core areas: behind-the-meter solar photovoltaics, behind-the-meter energy storage, load-sited utility-scale generation, microgrids, electric vehicle charging, solar-to-hydrogen, solar-to-desalination water systems, and solar to datacenters.
We embrace innovation, as demonstrated by our success developing the largest floating solar project in operation in the US, one of the largest behind-the-meter solar projects in in California, and 100+ MW of contracted pipeline in backlog.
Vice President of Development
The Vice President of Development will oversee all project development at White Pine Renewables and will report directly to the CEO. The successful candidate will be accountable for all project development at White Pine, will have an opportunity to hire, will manage a small team, and when necessary, will personally manage White Pine’s most important projects. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, know solar and storage project development inside and out, and be able to inspire and motivate their team to do great work while having fun.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee Project Development at White Pine Renewables:
- Manage a team of 2-3 Project Developers responsible for moving projects from conception to completion
- Take ownership of projects schedules and budgets including cash forecasting for input into the corporate model
- Maintaining a strong understanding of the regulatory and policy environments for assigned market(s)
- Drive the project development process and team and when necessary personally including but not limited to:
- Site analysis and site selection, in partnership with GIS Team and real estate brokers as applicable
- Landowner outreach and contract negotiation culminating in executed lease, license, or purchase agreements
- Interconnection – progress projects through the interconnection study process, in partnership with the company’s engineering consultants
- Real estate entitlement including but not limited to managing ALTA survey process and working with title companies as well as lot line adjustments and parcel mergers
- Discretionary permitting including land use and zoning (typically Conditional Use Permit / Special Use Permit) via county planning and zoning authorities, as well as any state or federal permits as may be necessary
- Tax – Negotiation of personal property tax abatements or PILOT agreements with county officials
- Coordination of third-party engineering and environmental consultants to obtain required studies and surveys in support of real estate title and discretionary permit applications
- Partnership with White Pine’s preferred engineering firms for the provision of preliminary layouts and production forecasts
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on renewable energy development experience
- Management experience
- Ability to analyze and synthesize multiple data points in order to make decisions on key aspects of development and commercial strategy
- Competency in scheduling and budgeting for development-stage renewable energy projects and ongoing commitment to manage toward achieving schedule and budget goals.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective management and team-building internally and trust-building externally
- Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to quality work product
- Extremely organized; able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
- Must have integrity, tenacity, and credibility complimented by a bias for action and a strong sense of personal accountability
Additional Information
- Bay area location preferred for our San Francisco office
- A rapidly growing yet well-established business
- Ability to work directly with customers and company decision makers
- Benefits and rewards that support the life and well-being of you and your family
- Opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior executives
- Flexible work environment to help you integrate your personal life with professional commitments.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Lucrative performance based bonus structure with clear milestones
- 401K with employer matching
- Health and dental
- 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Ability to work from home or work remotely
EEO Statement
White Pine Renewables is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status.