Contract Role: Renewable Energy Project Developer
Job Description
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced freelance Project Developer – Renewable Energy to lead all phases of project development—from concept to operational readiness. Your role will ensure smooth progress through site analysis, permitting, financing, interconnection, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct feasibility assessments and evaluate prospective project sites
- Secure land agreements and manage permitting processes
- Coordinate interconnection planning and utility engagement
- Support PPA negotiation and renewable energy market research
- Build financial models and advance funding approvals
- Collaborate with engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams
- Track milestones, manage risks, and deliver regular progress updates
Contract Deliverables
- Feasibility & site evaluation report
- Documentation for land acquisition and permitting
- Interconnection strategy rationale
- Financial model and PPA summary
- Risk mitigation plan
- Periodic project status reports
Contract Terms
- Working Arrangement: Remote or hybrid, with periodic site or stakeholder visits
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in renewable energy project development (solar, wind, storage, hybrid)
- Demonstrated expertise in land, permitting, and interconnection processes
- Strong financial modeling and project management experience
- Familiarity with PPA structures and energy market dynamics
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
Compensation
- Competitive, commensurate with experience and project scope
- Payments structured around deliverable milestones