SolarKal is looking for a self-driven and motivated individual to join its project execution team as it seeks to drive 100+ MW of national C&I solar projects to completion. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing solar energy company with a proven track record, established clients, and several accolades and awards under its belt. This position will work closely with the company’s senior leadership to guide enterprise clients through to successful solar projects. This position requires a unique blend of C-suite level client-facing skills, technical expertise, and the ability to develop strategic solutions for clients.
Founded in 2015, SolarKal is the leading marketplace for commercial solar, connecting organizations to solar energy providers who compete for their business. Over the past 7 years, SolarKal has advised on over $350M of solar projects across 15 states, serving as the procurement advisors for businesses, commercial real estate owners, and non-profits in their switch to solar. SolarKal’s proprietary, tech-driven solar procurement platform includes over 200 solar providers that bid on projects from $1M-$50M, and compares dozens of variables in a simple apples-to-apples format for the client. By working with SolarKal, clients gain access to a vast network of vetted solar companies that have completed thousands of projects with Fortune 500 companies.
This is a full-time position. The selected candidate will have a variety of responsibilities, including:
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Overseeing the development of comprehensive solar strategies for corporate and real estate clients, advising executives on integrating solar into their national property portfolios.
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Guiding clients through the project development cycle, managing project qualification, and analyzing customer energy data, property details, and policy factors.
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Managing solar RFPs using SolarKal’s procurement platform. This involves analyzing solar proposals from our solar partners, building comparison tools, and advising clients on selecting solar developers.
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Building and enhancing internal processes and strategies, working cross-functionally to improve and expand SolarKal’s service offerings.
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Helping lead the roll out of our energy storage offerings to existing and new commercial real estate owners
Candidates must be ambitious, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a small, partially remote, company environment. We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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A minimum of 8 years’ experience in C&I solar project development, solar project finance, or relevant roles in real estate, management consulting, or sustainability consulting.
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A graduate degree (MBA, public policy, engineering, or comparable) preferred but not required.
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A self-motivated, go-getter mentality and the ability to operate independently with the highest level of integrity in client decision-making.
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Proven experience in successfully guiding corporate and real estate clients through solar projects. Candidates should be comfortable navigating the corporate decision-making process, solar strategy, financing options, solar incentives, tax issues, and the opportunities and hurdles of commercial solar.
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Strong communication and client management skills, with the ability to handle follow-ups, objections, and strategic pivots independently.
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Willingness to travel regionally as required.
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Casual, entrepreneurial, and fun work environment that is results-oriented and high performance.
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Be part of a fast-paced, fast-growing company with a proven track record.
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Opportunity to work on exciting, rapidly changing projects that make a positive impact on the planet.
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Comprehensive benefits package including subsidized healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401K plan, Flexible Spending Account, and participation in the equity options pool.
