Employment at Soltage

Soltage takes pride in recruiting and maintaining top talent from a range of industries. We are a stable and growing company made up of collaborative and creative individuals dedicated to the growth of the solar industry. Soltage values every kind of of diversity and believes it contributes to the creation and execution of superior solutions in this dynamic field.
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Director of M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) - reference# 415
Overview:
Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar and storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States. Soltage has developed more than 100 solar energy projects with more than 400 MW total distributed generating capacity in operation or under construction, and invested over $1 Billion to date into the US clean energy sector. Soltage is backed by a group of investors including Prudential Capital Group and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Position:
Join a well-established and fast-growing solar distributed generation company as a key member of the Business Development team either working out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City or remotely. (Due to COVID-19, in either case, initial work will be done remotely.) As a Director of M&A, applicant will originate and analyze new solar projects and investment opportunities and assist or lead acquisitions transactions for single and multi-asset solar portfolios. The Director of M&A will support the leadership team in performing on various fronts, including maintaining, developing, and interacting with regional and national developer relationships, and transaction execution.

Role/Responsibilities:
  • Support a fast-paced team focused on execution of M&A and Co-development transactions for solar and solar plus-storage projects across the continental U.S.
  • Lead or assist in the coordination of the Q&A process, subject matter experts, and negotiation of definitive transaction documentation
  • Work closely with Investments team to review valuation models and assessment of individual projects or portfolios
  • Coordinate across internal teams, including business development, engineering and project management for the execution and development of acquired and targeted projects and portfolios
  • Source, analyze and execute on potential transactions and investments under the direction of management

Experience and Education Requirements:
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years of direct work experience in renewable energy finance, development, investment banking, and/or principal investing
  • Demonstrated track record in renewable energy transaction execution, including M&A, tax equity, or debt financing structures
  • Understanding of distributed generation solar markets preferred
  • Superior communication skills across all internal and external stakeholders including developers, bankers, counsel, senior management and internal teams
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple workstreams
  • Passion to work on cutting edge energy or infrastructure projects
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • BA/BS college or university degree

The Successful Candidate Will Also:
  • Be willing to travel
  • Have a clean driving license
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Please send resume with brief cover letter relative to the position to:
​Human Resources
hr@soltage.com
Please make sure to reference 415 ID number in your email subject.
​​VP – OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING – REFERENCE# 419
​​Overview:
Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar and storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States. Soltage has developed more than 100 solar energy projects, with more than 400 MW total distributed generating capacity in operation or under construction, and invested over $1 Billion to date into the US clean energy sector. Soltage is backed by a group of investors including Prudential Capital Group and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Position:
Join an established and fast-growing distributed generation company as a key member of the Operations and Engineering team reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and with the origination, engineering and development teams, the VP – Operations and Engineering is a cross-functional position with broad responsibilities in assessing, developing, contracting and delivering a high volume of solar assets to Soltage’s internal capital vehicles on an annual basis. This position will have significant responsibility for strategic assessment and review of the overall technical market, and Soltage’s positioning therein, and will assist in managing a team of professionals to achieve goals and targets.

Specific Job Functions:
  • Develop system design and operating concepts for bespoke PV and storage systems (including integrated PV + storage systems)
  • Determine and quantify the probable operating performance and cost factors for each system
  • Quantify, communicate and refine critical system metrics (performance, capex, opex, lifetime).
  • Develop each system’s concept design and detailed design specification
  • Develop each system’s operational and maintenance plan in conjunction with the Soltage Operations team
  • Negotiate and finalize EPC contracts for detailed design, procurement and construction
  • Advise and support Soltage project managers during system construction, commissioning, testing, and into operation

Experience and Education Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant engineering design and commercial/industrial project management experience.
  • At least eight years of commercial/industrial solar PV experience
  • At least two years of commercial/industrial battery energy storage experience preferred
  • Budget responsibility of at least $20MM, and managerial experience preferred
  • Detailed understanding of three-phase electrical systems and the National Electrical Code
  • Detailed understanding of the design and operation of DC-coupled and AC-coupled battery energy storage systems
  • Knowledge and experience of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment
  • Knowledge and experience of environmental and land-use permits, restrictions and regulations preferred
  • Writing and negotiating engineering, procurement and construction contracts
  • Be highly experienced with Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, MS Project. AutoCAD experience is a plus
  • BA/BS college or university degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical or mechanical
  • NABCEP or similar solar PV certification is desirable although not required

The Successful Candidate Will Also:
  • Be a creative thinker, able to identify efficient solutions to cutting-edge challenges
  • Have a strong and proven managerial toolkit, with experience working with a variety of colleagues
  • Be practical, able to use rational approximations and estimates to develop and quantify concepts
  • Be an excellent verbal communicator, able to distill and explain complex technical matters to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Be an excellent written communicator, able to efficiently construct and modify complex commercial construction contracts while maintaining efficiency, clarity, and self-continuity.
  • Have a clear and in-depth understanding of EPC Contracts, including legal and commercial elements
  • Be willing to travel as needed, post-lockdown.
  • Be able to climb ladders and work on rooftops at height
  • Have a clean driving license
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Please send resume with cover letter relative to the position to:
Human Resources
hr@soltage.com
Please make sure to reference 419 ID number in your email subject.
Finance Analyst - REFERENCE# 420
Overview:
Soltage is a leader in the development, financing, and operation of distributed utility-scale solar and
storage assets for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across the United States.
Soltage has developed more than 100 solar energy projects with more than 400 MW total distributed
generating capacity in operation or under construction, and invested over $1 Billion to date into the US
clean energy sector. Soltage is backed by a group of investors including Prudential Capital Group and is
headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Position Expectations:
Soltage is seeking an experienced analyst to join a fast-growing solar distributed generation company as
a key member of the investment team. The Finance Analyst will have responsibility for modeling,
analyzing investment opportunities, supporting closing of project and portfolio acquisitions, and
monitoring financial and operational performance of existing funds and portfolios. The Financial Analyst
will also support the leadership team in interacting with investment community, raising capital and
obtaining necessary financing for the company, projects, mergers and acquisitions.

Specific Job Functions:
  • Perform financial analysis for solar PV projects, as well as financial and analytical support for sales and engineering departments
  • Review key project materials to identify potential risks and to evaluate investment suitability
  • Coordinate drafting and delivery of financing materials
  • Monitor state and federal renewable incentive programs and future trends for new and existing solar projects
  • Develop an understanding of different electricity and capital markets for electricity generating assets ( tax equity, lease/buybacks, partnership flips, non-recourse debt and corporate ownership )
  • Present oral or written reports on projects, financial results and research
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience in renewable energy project finance or development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required
  • Developed financial modeling capability required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven analytical capabilities
  • Superior listening, critical thinking, and writing and presentation skills
  • Bachelors degree
Resumes may be sent directly to hr@soltage.com.. Please make sure to reference 420 ID number in your email subject.

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free
from all forms of discrimination

Please submit all other inquiries to hr@soltage.com