Project Developer

• Lead distributed solar projects from early-stage development through construction readiness, managing all aspects including landowner relations, permitting, interconnection, environmental diligence, community engagement, consultant management, incentive program strategy, and development budgeting.
• Coordinate internal teams (engineering, interconnection, environmental, legal, real estate, finance) and external consultants to deliver technically feasible, economically attractive, fully permitted projects ready for construction.
• Maximize project value by strategically advancing projects within state incentive programs, community solar frameworks, and policy-driven markets; prepare materials for internal approvals and support financing and M&A activities.

This role directly advances the development of solar energy projects, contributing to the transition to clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby combating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience without a degree, or bachelor’s degree plus at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience advancing projects through permitting and regulatory approval processes.
• Strong project management, organization, prioritization, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision and willingness to travel regularly.

Total compensation includes a competitive base salary plus commission. Expected annual compensation range (base + incentive target) is $100,000 - $130,000, not including additional commission. Benefits include Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, and Paid Absences.

New Energy Equity, a subsidiary of ALLETE, is a leading renewable energy company that has developed over 600MW of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments, delivering sustainable electricity to commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the U.S.