Solar Project Development Analyst - GIS

• Primary responsibilities:
• Leverage ArcGIS to 1) identify potential solar and battery storage project sites, 2) create maps, reports, and presentations to summarize a potential project's development, 3) maintain internal databases of priority sites and target areas, and 4) streamline company workflows through geospatial analysis.
• Support initial outreach to landowners involved in our projects, including targeted mailings and site visits.
• Research local governments and support initial outreach efforts to promote the adoption of battery storage.
• Assist in the due diligence of potential projects from a resource, environmental, permitting, land, constructability, cost, community receptivity, and interconnection perspective.
• Assist with development efforts such as creation of land agreement processing and permit preparation.
• Additional responsibilities:
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and presentations that are submitted to landowners, potential commercial off-takers, governmental authorities and financing parties.
• Research policy, incentives, construction code, competitive landscape, etc. for various markets.
• Represent Trajectory at trade group and advocacy meetings and community events.
• General administrative support and office management responsibilities.

• Confirmed ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet frequently changing deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Suite.
• Proficient experience with ArcGIS and Google Earth is required.
• Experience with Airtable, Salesforce, or other database and/or CRM software preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex technical, legal, and financial subjects into commercial practicality.
• Experience managing and tracking high volumes of information and documents including use of Microsoft Office and online data management tools such as Box.
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Knowledge of energy or renewable energy development is preferred.

Benefits at Trajectory

• Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions
• Employee Equity Plan
• Professional Development Stipend
• Access to company 401k plus 401k employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Wellbeing days

Position based in the Chicago area. Flexibility on working from home multiple days a week, and in office typically 2-3 days a week. Travel across the Illinois region to work with landowners, local officials, and meet with other Trajectory team members on a semi-regular basis. Salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 dependent on experience.

Trajectory Energy Partners, a solar energy development company, is filling a Project Development Analyst position to support our development work for solar projects in Illinois and the Mid-Atlantic. Trajectory works with communities across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic to develop community solar and utility scale solar projects. More information on the company can be found at: www.trajectoryenergy.com