Project Development Associate, BlueWave
$90-105k
Plus bonus
Renewable energy developer
Be an early applicant
Renewable energy developer
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$90-105k
Plus bonus
101-200 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize energy with simple, powerful solutions.
Role
Who you are
- Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, a working understanding of renewable energy development, attention to detail, curiosity, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Business, Public Policy, or a related field preferred
- 3-4+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy project development, real estate development, land use, permitting, energy policy, consulting, project management, or a related field
- Experience with solar, energy storage, community solar, distributed generation, or the Massachusetts renewable energy market preferred
- Working understanding of project development activities such as permitting, site diligence, stakeholder coordination, schedule management, budgeting, and project documentation
- Familiarity with municipal processes, landowner coordination, community engagement, or local permitting dynamics in Massachusetts preferred
- Basic technical understanding of solar and/or energy storage project development, including siting, interconnection, engineering, or construction-readiness considerations
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional workstreams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize project status, risks, and next steps for internal and external audiences
- Comfort working with project management tools, document control systems, and Excel-based analysis
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic market
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Massachusetts for site visits, meetings, and project-related activities as needed
What the job involves
- BlueWave has an immediate opening for an Associate, Project Development based in Massachusetts, with the ability to travel throughout the state as needed
- This role will support the development of a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects from origination through construction readiness, working closely with other members of the Project Development team
- This is an opportunity to join an established, high-performing team and play a meaningful role in moving BlueWave projects from early development toward construction readiness
- The Associate will help advance projects through the development lifecycle by coordinating key workstreams, maintaining project information, supporting stakeholder engagement, and contributing analysis that informs project decisions
- Support development of solar and energy storage projects across the Massachusetts market from origination through construction readiness
- Partner with senior Project Development team members to advance assigned projects through permitting, due diligence, design, interconnection, financing, and construction-readiness milestones
- Track project schedules, budgets, critical development tasks, and decision points to help ensure projects progress efficiently and on plan
- Prepare project summaries, internal updates, investment materials, budget requests, and other documentation used to support development decisions
- Represent BlueWave and project interests in collaboration with senior team members at local public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder discussions
- Monitor Massachusetts market, regulatory, policy, and permitting developments affecting the viability and competitiveness of BlueWave solar and storage projects
- Support development of dual-use community solar projects, including agrivoltaics and land stewardship initiatives
- Assist with evaluation, diligence, and execution of project acquisition and/or sale opportunities
- Support real estate, landowner, municipal, and consultant coordination, including follow-up on agreements, deliverables, and outstanding items
- Manage project documentation and maintain accurate records in Salesforce and other platforms
- Coordinate with internal teams including Grid Integration, Legal, Engineering, Project Execution, Policy & Government Affairs, and Capital Markets to advance project milestones
- Contribute quantitative, market, and project-level analysis to support development strategy and project decision-making
Our take
The coexistence of agriculture and solar energy projects has been a longstanding issue, as both require extensive land use. Historically, this has led to conflicts over land resources and, as demand for clean energy grows, finding solutions to optimize land use for both agricultural and solar purposes becomes imperative to prevent environmental and economic trade-offs.
In response to this challenge, BlueWave has emerged, leveraging agrovoltaic projects to harmonize agricultural activities with solar energy generation. By placing solar panels above agricultural land, the company not only generates clean energy but also preserves the viability of the same farmland for grazing and crops.
This approach not only mitigates land-use conflicts but also sets a precedent for responsible resource management in the renewable energy sector. BlueWave has secured substantial funding with two impressive rounds in 2025, exemplifying its commitment to long-term success and scalability. With the support of its parent company, Axium Infrastructure, it is well-positioned to implement and expand its agrovoltaic projects.
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Company
Company benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- Dedicated volunteer days
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Summer Fridays and 13 paid holidays
- 401k and Roth 401k option with company match
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance and long/short-term disability
Company HQ
Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston, MA
Leadership
Trevor Hardy
(Co-Founder & CEO)Has served as the CEO of BlueWave since co-founding it over 11 years ago. Previously a Senior Director at Tishman Speyer.
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