Director, Energy Storage

​Position Type: Full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN ​(remote possible)

Organization: United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”)

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Minneapolis, MN (remote possible)

Employer Description:
US Solar is a developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar projects with a focus on emerging state markets and community solar programs nationwide. ​

Position Description: 
The Director, Energy Storage will lead the strategy and execution of US Solar’s storage business development across a variety of market opportunities.  This position will lead the origination of solar + storage opportunities, execute on business development strategy, and evaluate product and service providers.  This work will be supported by project development and operations resources.

Key Responsibilities:​

• Develop business strategy for incorporating storage into new and existing project opportunities
• Execute on the strategy by securing and executing PPA / off-take agreements
• Lead the product and service evaluation of storage suppliers
• Collaborate with project development and operations colleagues to implement projects
• Assist the team in preparation of contracts required for completing development of solar projects
• Prepare and deliver applications, proposals, presentations, etc. to external stakeholders like local government units and electrical utilities
• Organize, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner to meet project development schedules and budgets and successfully reach construction

Core Proficiencies:

• Modeling storage benefits for potential customer / counterparties
• Developing product offering and delivering proposals which clearly demonstrate value proposition
• Ability to execute new project or product opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations 
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization
• Completes work in a timely and professional manner
• Effective working individually as well as with a team
• Able to react quickly and problem-solve in quickly-changing environment
• Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in the full lifecycle of solar + storage or stand-alone storage projects
• Proficiency with energy and financial modeling 
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience in a similar role or utilizing a similar Core Proficiencies; storage experience and knowledge required
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of finance/business concepts
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and passion for the solar marketplace, technology, and industry

Additionally, US Solar seeks personnel who are flexible, motivated, and responsible, and who would like to be part of a hard-working, good-humored team of individuals.

Interested Candidates
Please email cover letter and resume to: careers@us-solar.com
Email subject should read “Director, Energy Storage”.