Full-Time

Director – Energy Storage Development

Posted on 8/8/2024

Nexamp

Nexamp

501-1,000 employees

Community solar energy solutions provider

Energy

Compensation Overview

$160k - $195kAnnually

+ Incentive Program + Stock Option Plan

Senior

New York, NY, USA

This role will be hybrid, accepting candidates from New York City, Chicago, or Boston.

Category
Lab & Research
Environmental Sciences
Interdisciplinary Research
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant renewable energy project development or power industry experience
  • Experience growing a pipeline and developing projects from origination through project financing and construction
  • Experience developing energy storage and solar projects and familiarity with energy storage technology
  • Experience managing personnel and teams, as well as manage internal relationships with many parts of an organization
  • Ability to cultivate and manage relationships, especially with external stakeholders such as customers, landowners, local officials, and permitting agencies, just to name a few.
  • Bachelor’s degree, Master's preferred.
  • Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
  • Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
  • Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
  • Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee Nexamp’s energy storage project development activities across target markets in the United States.
  • Lead Nexamp’s energy storage project development team; hire and develop team members.
  • Originate and develop energy storage projects, simultaneously managing site origination, permitting, interconnection, tax negotiation, revenue contracting, and other development activities.
  • Identify and interface with utilities, C&I customers, landowners, and other prospects to evaluate and secure new project opportunities.
  • Work with the greater energy storage team to incorporate new markets and business models into Nexamp’s origination strategy, and to provide value engineering of energy storage projects in support of internal finance, design, power engineering, and construction teams.
  • Evaluate site-related due diligence in support of project origination and acquisition.
  • Efficiently manage project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to facilitate the project permitting and approval process.
  • Support internal finance, legal, technical, and construction teams to facilitate successful project financing and construction.
  • Onboard and manage external consultants to support civil, permitting, and other development activities.
  • Identify, manage, and resolve real estate issues, including but not limited to easements, access, and title concerns.
  • Present business case and project implementation strategy to senior management to support final investment decision making.

Nexamp specializes in solar energy solutions, focusing on Community Solar projects that allow homeowners and small businesses to benefit from solar energy without needing to install rooftop panels. Customers can save up to 10% on their electricity bills by subscribing to a share of a local solar farm's output. The company serves individual homeowners, small businesses, and property owners, providing a simple way to reduce electricity costs while supporting clean energy initiatives. Nexamp manages all aspects of solar projects, from design and construction to ongoing maintenance, and generates revenue through subscriptions, project development, and energy storage solutions. Their goal is to make clean energy accessible and affordable, contributing to a sustainable future while delivering financial benefits to their clients.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Walmart creates 1,500 jobs and boosts renewable energy production.
  • Nexamp's Registered Apprenticeship Program attracts skilled workforce in Illinois.
  • Innovative sheep grazing reduces solar farm maintenance costs and improves land productivity.

What critics are saying

  • Over-reliance on partnerships with large corporations could impact revenue if dissolved.
  • Increasing competition in community solar may reduce Nexamp's market share.
  • Regulatory changes in key states could affect financial viability of projects.

What makes Nexamp unique

  • Nexamp specializes in Community Solar, allowing savings without rooftop installations.
  • Partnerships with major brands like Walmart and Starbucks enhance Nexamp's market presence.
  • Nexamp integrates U.S.-made solar panels, aligning with domestic manufacturing trends.

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