Project Development Analyst
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Title: Project Development Analyst
Location: San Francisco, California
White Pine Renewables is a renewable energy developer that is leading the transformation of the
energy sector. 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’ place 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, microgrids, electric vehicle charging, solar-to-hydrogen, and solar-to-
desalination water systems.
Project Development Analyst
The Project Development Analyst will have primary responsibility for managing all aspects of the
development process. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, possess high levels of attention to
detail and organization, and be able to leverage critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex
problems. This is an entry-level role designed to give the candidate a foundational understanding of all
elements of solar and storage project development
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Primary project manager to bring solar and storage assets from conception to completion, on schedule
and on budget, including:
• Create a project development plan utilizing Smartsheet or equivalent project management
software to establish itemized tasks, budgets, timelines, and schedule dependencies
• Assist with site analysis and site selection, in partnership with GIS team and real estate
team as applicable
• Support landowner outreach and contract negotiation culminating in executed lease,
license, or purchase agreements
• Prepare and submit projects for the utility’s interconnection study process, working closely
in partnership with the company’s engineering consultants
• Coordinate real estate diligence, including managing the survey and title review process,
with real estate specialists and attorneys
• Assess permitting requirements, including land use and zoning approvals via county
planning and zoning authorities, as well as any state or federal permits as may be necessary
• Understand project-specific property tax regimes, including research into tax abatements
or bilateral property tax agreements
• Work with third-party engineering and environmental consultants to obtain required
studies and surveys in support of real estate diligence and permit applications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Ability to analyze and clearly present multiple data points in order to work with company
leadership to make decisions on key aspects of development and commercial strategy
• 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
• Ability to work directly with customers and company decisionmakers
• Opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior
executives
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus structure with clear milestones
• 401K with employer matching
• Health and dental insurance
• 3 weeks of paid vacation annually
• Flexible work environment to help you integrate your personal life with professional
commitments.
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.
