Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Developer

at Pivot Energy

🏢 About Pivot Energy

Pivot Energy accelerates the clean energy transition through solar and storage projects with a focus on impactful decarbonization. What makes them unique is their hands-on approach to local project development, emphasizing community engagement and practical solutions rather than just large-scale installations. Someone might want to work there to be at the forefront of distributed energy solutions and see tangible environmental impacts from their work.

About This Role

This Project Developer role involves managing the entire front-end development process for solar projects, from securing land leases through local permitting. It's impactful because you'll be directly responsible for bringing clean energy projects to life by navigating complex regulatory environments and building relationships with landowners and local officials. Your work will determine which projects move forward and ultimately contribute to Pivot Energy's decarbonization mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing land lease documents in the morning, then driving to meet with a landowner to discuss lease terms. In the afternoon, you'd prepare permitting documents for submission to a local planning board while coordinating with environmental consultants on due diligence reports. You'd wrap up by updating project budgets and timelines in Pivot's project management system.

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🎯 Who Pivot Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on renewable energy development experience, specifically with solar project land acquisition and local permitting processes
  • Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust with landowners and present confidently to local decision-making bodies
  • Is highly organized with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously using project management software and maintaining meticulous records
  • Has experience managing third-party consultants and contractors for due diligence work on renewable energy projects

📝 Tips for Applying to Pivot Energy

1

Quantify your renewable energy development experience - specify how many projects you've worked on, total MW capacity, and types of permitting you've managed

2

Highlight specific experience with landowner negotiations and lease amendments for solar projects, not just general real estate experience

3

Demonstrate your understanding of local (municipal/county) permitting processes for energy projects, not just state or federal regulations

4

Showcase your project management software proficiency and how you've organized complex development files and budgets

5

Emphasize your ability to drive to project sites - this is explicitly mentioned in the requirements and indicates field work is expected

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with solar project development from land acquisition through local permitting', 'Examples of successfully managing relationships with landowners and local permitting authorities', "How you've organized and maintained project records and budgets in previous roles", 'Your approach to managing third-party consultants and contractors for due diligence work']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Pivot Energy's current project portfolio and geographic focus areas in the US
  • → Recent news about Pivot's community solar or storage projects
  • → The company's approach to community engagement and local partnerships
  • → Specific state or local permitting challenges in regions where Pivot operates

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with solar land lease negotiations and amendments
2 Describe a challenging local permitting process you've navigated and how you overcame obstacles
3 How do you prioritize and manage multiple development projects simultaneously?
4 Tell me about a time you had to present a project concept to a skeptical local board or community group
5 What project management software and systems have you used to track development progress?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only utility-scale or wind experience without demonstrating transferable solar development skills
  • Focusing only on technical solar knowledge without emphasizing relationship management and communication skills
  • Being vague about your hands-on development experience - they want specifics about what you've actually done, not just what you know

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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