Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Development Associate, Solar & Battery Storage

at King Energy

🏢 About King Energy

King Energy specializes in solar solutions for multi-tenant properties, uniquely targeting a market segment often overlooked by traditional solar companies. Their mission to combat climate change through scalable commercial solutions makes them an attractive employer for sustainability-focused professionals. Working remotely for a company with this specific niche allows you to impact multiple properties simultaneously rather than single-site projects.

About This Role

As a Project Development Associate for Solar & Battery Storage, you'll accelerate projects from initial design to construction-ready status by managing utility interconnection, community solar programs, and permitting approvals. This role is impactful because compressing time-to-NTP directly increases the number of clean energy projects deployed, directly advancing King Energy's mission. You'll serve as the critical liaison between utilities, permitting authorities, property owners, and internal teams to align expectations and secure necessary approvals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing interconnection application statuses with various utilities, coordinating with engineers on design adjustments needed for approval, and facilitating meetings between property management companies and community solar program administrators. You'll spend significant time preparing and submitting documentation packages while tracking multiple project timelines to identify bottlenecks and accelerate development cycles.

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🎯 Who King Energy Is Looking For

  • Technical specialist with 2+ years experience specifically in commercial/utility-scale solar and battery storage design/development processes (not just residential solar)
  • Engineering graduate who can interpret technical designs while managing complex approval workflows with utilities and permitting authorities
  • Proven task manager who has successfully progressed multiple complex solar projects simultaneously while coordinating with external partners
  • Exceptional communicator who can clearly explain technical requirements to non-technical property owners while negotiating with utility representatives

📝 Tips for Applying to King Energy

1

Highlight specific experience with utility interconnection applications for commercial solar projects - mention specific utilities or programs you've worked with

2

Quantify your impact on previous projects: 'Reduced approval timeline by X days' or 'Managed Y MW of solar through interconnection process'

3

Demonstrate understanding of multi-tenant property challenges by mentioning experience with HOAs, property management companies, or shared energy systems

4

Show remote work proficiency by describing how you've coordinated with distributed teams and managed projects without in-person oversight

5

Reference King Energy's specific focus on multi-tenant properties in your application materials to show you've researched their unique market position

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with utility interconnection processes for commercial solar projects and specific examples of accelerating approval cycles', "How you've successfully coordinated between multiple stakeholders (utilities, property owners, construction teams) on previous solar projects", 'Your understanding of the technical requirements for battery storage integration with solar systems in commercial settings', "Why you're specifically interested in King Energy's multi-tenant property focus rather than general solar development"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → King Energy's specific multi-tenant property projects and partnerships mentioned in their case studies or news section
  • → Current community solar programs in states where King Energy likely operates (research state-level community solar policies)
  • → The specific utilities King Energy likely works with for interconnection (look for mentions in their materials or typical utilities serving multi-tenant properties)
  • → Recent industry challenges with battery storage integration in commercial solar projects and how King Energy might be addressing these

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with a specific utility interconnection application process for a commercial solar project
2 How would you handle a situation where a utility's interconnection requirements conflict with a property owner's expectations?
3 Describe your approach to managing multiple solar projects at different development stages simultaneously
4 What challenges are unique to solar development for multi-tenant properties versus single-owner commercial buildings?
5 How do you stay current with changing community solar program requirements across different states?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on residential solar experience without demonstrating commercial/utility-scale project knowledge
  • Generic statements about 'passion for solar' without specific examples of development process experience
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the coordination required between utilities, permitting authorities, and property owners simultaneously

📅 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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