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Title: Business Development Analyst
Location: Boulder, CO
Start Date: Immediately
Reports to: VP, Commercial Transactions

At juwi, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Business Development Analyst to bring our vision to life.

The Business Development Analyst will be responsible and accountable for supporting and executing the origination strategy of the company in the North American market. The Business Development Analyst will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the Business Development team leadership to execute the company’s origination goals. The position will present an opportunity to connect and collaborate with senior leadership and well as have meaningful access to the company’s thought-leaders through an active mentoring and sponsorship model.

In this role, you’ll:

• Generally support the Business Development group activities as assigned by the Business Development team leadership, senior management and other related functional groups within the company, including the Finance and Legal groups; representative tasks may include
  • Conducting market research,
  • Supporting senior executives with idea generation, analysis and advice on origination and execution of new projects, 
  • Supporting the Finance and Project Development groups for purposes of creating relevant financial models,
  • Collecting business and technical content from diverse functional groups within the company and incorporating such content into Business Development deliverables,
  • Identifying process bottlenecks or resource constraints in connection with assigned tasks and communicating them to supervisors on a timely basis,
  • Making recommendations regarding the prioritization of origination priorities,
  • Proactively reporting the status of assigned business development tasks to the Business Development team leadership
• Take ownership of the company’s goal to generate energy project proposals on a high-volume basis, including 
  • Preparing Request-For-Proposal responses (managing and collecting content and drafting the proposals),
  • Creating and sending out unsolicited proposals to potential customers,
  • Working on multiple projects and transactions at any given time with multiple teams, 
  • Managing, updating and supplementing the company’s customer database
• Implement, execute and improve the tools and documentation used to communicate and report origination opportunities and priorities and the Business Development activities that are underway in support of these initiatives
• In connection with the tools and documentation described above, maintain and promote clear communication with and among the company’s Finance, Project Development, Legal and Business Development groups about the status of business origination activities and opportunities
• Arrange and facilitate/lead customer meetings among the Business Development team, the company’s senior management and potential customers once an origination opportunity has sufficiently ripened
• Effectuate a clean “hand off” of project opportunities to the company’s Project Development group

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 – 5 years of professional experience.
• Highly skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Analytical skills for problem solving.
• Demonstrated efficiency in completing multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Detailed-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel through the United States and work flexible hours. 
• Desire to grow professionally.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player with whatever it takes attitude.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About juwi:

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every juwi employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$55,000-$70,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.  This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on certain company and individual performance metrics.

Benefits:

juwi offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Vacation

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title: Director, Project Development
Location: Boulder, CO
Reports to: SVP, Projects Group
Start Date: Immediately

At juwi, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Director, Project Development to bring our vision to life.

The Director, Project Development has experience and familiarity with development strategy, site evaluation, land negotiations, interconnection processes, environmental studies and permitting and familiarity with solar cost, generation and financial modeling.  The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, attention to detail, judgment, and a demonstrated ability to manage a team and make sound business decisions.

In this role, you’ll:

The Director, Project Development is responsible for managing the project development team and 

driving the company’s development strategy. The Director, Project Development will establish and manage development prioritization and keep a development schedule and budget.  The Director, Project Development will be responsible for allocating internal and external resources as necessary to meet schedules. 

During the development phase of a project, the Director, Project Development will be expected to represent the company’s interests in front of authorities having jurisdiction such as city or county councils, zoning or planning commissions, state-level permitting boards and other project stakeholders.  During the financing phase of a project, the Director, Project Development will ensure the timely creation of a complete data room.  During the construction phase of a project, the Director, Project Development will liaise with the company’s project managers on all development matters.  

The Director, Project Development will work closely with the Business Development, Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely and smooth project execution.  

In addition to the functional responsibilities described above, the Director, Project Development:

• Supports the team and keeps them focused and efficient.
• Is available, thorough and efficient when problems arising within the development team’s scope need to be solved.
• Patiently and transparently communicates decision-making process and strategy.
• Ensures potential land use, construction, interconnection and environmental risks and costs are understood prior to committing to a project site.
• Generates and manages development schedules and budgets reflecting deep knowledge of business opportunities, interconnection, permitting and site study requirements, timeframes, and costs.
• Oversees the development and permitting processes for specific projects, including:
  • interpreting site study reports and other sources of potential site constraints.
  • supporting site design efforts.
  • reviewing and properly capturing cost and schedule impacts for all land use approvals, site studies and environmental permitting requirements.
  • ensuring compliance with all permits and approvals.
• Advises the Business Development, Project Management, Legal, Engineering, Construction, and other teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project development requirements, a smooth handoff between development and project management and a successful, cost effective, and efficient project development process.
• Manages community outreach and public stakeholder communication and education.
• Manages outside counsel on project-specific land use, zoning, and environmental issues.
• Works with landowners on permitting and approval processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 plus years of experience in project development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Team leadership skills.
• Working understanding of:
  • Site control contracts.
  • land use, zoning, construction permitting, and environmental policy and law.
  • interconnection processes.
  • project finance requirements.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal governments and regulations.
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and ability.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from team members across departments.
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours with occasional project-related travel.
• Team player.
• Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About juwi:

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every juwi employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we currently are not providing visa sponsorship or hiring individuals who will need visa sponsorship in the future nor are we providing training for an Occupational Practical Training extension.

The Company requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster, if eligible) or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire.  New hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter.  This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$100,000-$140,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.  This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on certain company and individual performance metrics.

Benefits:

juwi offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave and Vacation

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title: Land Manager
Location: Boulder, CO
Reports To: Director, Project Development
Start Date: Immediately

At juwi, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Land Manager to bring our vision to life.

The Land Manager works under the general supervision of the Director, Project Development and will lead the Land Team which is responsible for securing land positions across the United States. The Land Manager will also be responsible for leading all real estate due diligence and title review on both juwi-developed projects and third-party acquisition opportunities across the United States.  The Land Manager is responsible for managing all land acquisition staff and resources and participating in advanced land acquisition negotiations and contract drafting for various types of land contracts.  The Land Manager will coordinate closely with the Project Development, Business Development, and Legal teams regarding land strategy.  

In this role, you’ll:

• Have expertise at drafting and negotiating letters of intent, lease/purchase option agreements, rights-of-way and easements, and other commercial documents related to land acquisition or title curative
• Represent the company in special meetings with landowners that require advanced negotiation skills or understanding
• Ensure quality assurance of land staff work product
• Lead all due diligence necessary for real estate transactions, including review of title policies and ALTA surveys, and provide risk assessments for both acquisition and future greenfield opportunities
• Have an advanced understanding of surface title, mineral title, and the accommodation doctrine
• Create innovative solutions with surface and mineral owners to solve common problems arising from title reports
• Proactively remove risk from projects by negotiating contracts with landowners, third party stakeholders, or the title company to cure title deficiencies
• Lead internal decision-making with recommendations on land opportunities and strategies, including prioritization of outreach efforts accordingly
• Manage day to day activities and priorities of 2 land team members as well as external consultants
• Define land acquisition goals in coordination with Management, Project Development, and Business Development
• Maintain and report on the budget established for land acquisition and diligence activities
• Maintain working relationships with prospective landowners with enthusiasm and accuracy
• Work with landowners to outline and understand development limits, access, and other site considerations that could affect solar array layout and installation
• Undertake market research and land valuations to determine fair lease rates
• Build partnerships with community members and local governments
• Gain government or regulatory approval for right-of-way easements, access easements, or other issues related to site control
• Participate as an integral member of the Project Development team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• 6+ years previous land acquisition experience
• Prior management experience
• Superlative oral and written communication skills
• Public Speaking experience
• Ability to work with diverse landowners in an adaptive and effective manner 
• Self-starter with ability to operate and succeed in competitive markets
• Prioritizes internal communication and collaboration
• Interest and ability to be the face of the company for land acquisitions
• Excitement for utility-scale solar energy
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the United States
• Preferred:
  • Law Degree (J.D.) from accredited school or Certified Professional Landman (C.P.L) through AAPL
  • Expert knowledge of land contracts and transactions
  • Demonstrated results negotiating commercial deals
  • General knowledge of Google Earth and GIS systems
  • Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About juwi:

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every juwi employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we currently are not providing visa sponsorship or hiring individuals who will need visa sponsorship in the future nor are we providing training for an Occupational Practical Training extension.

The Company requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster, if eligible) or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire.  New hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter.  This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$85,000-$120,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.  This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on certain company and individual performance metrics.

Benefits:

juwi offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave and Vacation

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title: Manager, Business Development
Location: Boulder, CO
Start Date: Immediately
Reports to: VP, Commercial Transactions

At juwi, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Business Development professional to bring our vision to life

This Business Development role will be responsible and accountable for contributing to the development and execution of the origination strategy of the company in a defined geography within the North American market. This Business Development role will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the Business Development team leadership to execute the company’s origination goals. The position will present an opportunity to connect and collaborate with senior leadership as well as have meaningful access to the company’s thought-leaders through an active mentoring and sponsorship model.

In this role, you’ll:

• Originate new business development opportunities for North America
• Successfully assess new opportunities based on a thorough understanding of the North American energy business, including markets, technology and competitors; be able to quickly identify attractive opportunities and decline unattractive ones
• Successfully execute attractive growth opportunities, including greenfield and M&A projects
• Work closely and negotiate with commercial counterparties, government entities and other stakeholders on projects/transactions
• Successfully advocate internally for growth opportunities, including presentations to the senior management team
• Review and analyze market opportunities and develop recommendations
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders as required to gain sign off and approval of opportunities
• Complete internal corporate requirements for reporting on development of growth opportunities 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 plus years of experience in business development in the energy industry
• Has strong experience in and understanding of the North American power sector, including legal/regulatory aspects, market environment, competition, stakeholders and counterparties
• Has a strong network of relationships among key stakeholders in the market/industry
• Has strong knowledge and capabilities in all the aspect of project development, including an understanding of power sales, commercial markets, permitting, transmission/interconnection, contracts, land acquisition
• Can manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Results driven, teamwork oriented, analytical, creative and fun  
• Can be an effective spokesperson and public relations representative for juwi Inc. 
• Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail 
• Highly skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to react quickly to changing business and project needs
• Willingness to embrace culture change aimed at improved business and team performance 
• Strong team player with whatever it takes attitude
• Subject to COVID-19 related restrictions, willing to travel regularly

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About juwi:

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every juwi employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we currently are not providing visa sponsorship or hiring individuals who will need visa sponsorship in the future nor are we providing training for an Occupational Practical Training extension.

The Company requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire.  New hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter.  This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

Benefits:

juwi offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Vacation

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title: Project Planner
Location: Boulder, CO
Start Date: Immediately
Reports to: Manager, Project Development

At juwi, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Project Planner to bring our vision to life.

The Project Planner is responsible for the successful entitlement, permitting and environmental compliance for projects to which they are assigned. The Project Planner will establish and manage the permitting schedule and budget.  During the development phase of a project, the Project Planner will represent the company’s interests in front of authorities having jurisdiction such as city councils, zoning commissions, and planning commissions.  The Project Planner will manage consultants that provide subject matter expertise. In connection with the project financing process, the Project Planner will prepare permitting summaries and will address questions and issues raised by juwi’s customers on these matters.  During the construction phase of a project, the Project Planner will apply for and obtain all construction permits and will ensure compliance with all project permits.  The Project Planner will work closely with the Project Development, Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely and smooth project execution.

In this role, you’ll:

• Execute the permitting processes for specific projects, including:
  • manage all land use and zoning approvals, site studies, environmental permitting, and driveway and building permit submittals, etc. and
  • select and manage consulting firms (e.g. environmental site studies, surveying, permitting support and regulatory compliance),
  • ensure site designs comply with all permits,
  • ensure execution-phase compliance with all permits and approvals
• Research and understand the viability of potential utility-scale solar farm sites, including zoning, land use, topography, transportation master plan conflicts, drainage, and master plan considerations. Using state and federal data, research the presence of wetlands, streams, floodplain, and endangered or threatened species.
• Research permitting requirements specific to identified sites.
  • Identify applicable city, county, state and federal code and statutes regarding land use at sites.
  • Identify applicable permitting agencies, contact information, regulations, expected review timeframes, and fees.
  • Provide this information to the rest of the Project Development team for review and analysis.
• Work with landowners on permitting and approval processes.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and summaries related to permitting.
• Support the identification of potential sites for locating utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Advise the Business Development, Project Management, Legal, Engineering, Construction, Operations and Maintenance and other teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project permitting requirements, a smooth handoff between development and project management and a successful, cost effective, and efficient project development process.
• Manage community outreach and public stakeholder communication and education.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree: planning, civil engineering, construction management, environmental, natural resources degree or relevant work experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of two years of experience in project development, permitting/planning.
• Working understanding of land use, zoning, construction permitting, and environmental policy and law.
• Understanding of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and ability.
• Ability and desire to learn from more experience team members.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from team members across departments.
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours with occasional project-related travel.
• Team player.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About juwi:

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every juwi employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we currently are not providing visa sponsorship or hiring individuals who will need visa sponsorship in the future nor are we providing training for an Occupational Practical Training extension.

The Company requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire.  New hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter.  This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

Benefits:

juwi offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Vacation

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.