Project Developer, EV Charging
New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.
At New Leaf Energy, we're driven by a singular mission: to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We're an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life. Our team is hard-working, fun-loving, and deeply committed, collaborating cross-functionally and challenging ourselves daily to deeply understand our markets and projects. We support, embrace, and drive change, pursuing our mission with sophistication, honesty, and urgency, even as we navigate unseen territory in a rapidly changing industry.
We are adding capacity to our growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging division, and we're looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial Project Developer, EV Charging to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to have an outsized influence on the growth of one of the most dynamic new EV charging companies in the industry. This role will be pivotal in identifying, evaluating, and securing optimal locations for our cutting-edge EV charging sites, contributing directly to the future of sustainable transportation.
About the Position
The Project Developer, EV Charging will be responsible for originating and developing buildable, profitable EV charging projects in key markets across the U.S. This role requires a professional who can work autonomously to identify, assess, and secure high-quality EV charging sites, balancing commercial, technical, and logistical considerations with speed and throughput. Candidates for this position will have the opportunity to operate with freedom and ownership, engaging directly with landowners, developers, and stakeholders to expand New Leaf Energy’s portfolio of charging locations.
This position will report to the General Manager, EV Charging, and will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including engineering and legal to ensure successful project execution and timely deployment of our EV charging network.
This is a hybrid role with our team in the Natick office. This role may also spend time in our Boston or Lowell office. We will also consider a remote hire.
Responsibilities
- Site Identification & Acquisition:
- Proactively identify and qualify new EV charger site opportunities through market research, GIS tools, and targeted outreach.
- Lead prospecting efforts, including direct engagement with landowners and developers.
- Prepare and negotiate site control contracts, including letters of intent and leases.
- Project Development & Management:
- Lead the pre-development, evaluation, and prioritization of land acquisition opportunities with a view to maximizing long-term value creation.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., attorneys, civil engineers, utilities) to ensure all necessary plans, permits, and approvals are secured.
- Guide sites through internal approval processes and ensure readiness for sale.
- Incentive Program & RFP Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue federal, state, and local incentive programs and grant opportunities for EV charging infrastructure.
- Lead the preparation and submission of competitive proposals (RFPs, RFQs) for EV charging projects, including technical writing, budget development, and stakeholder coordination.
- Monitor and track relevant policy developments and funding opportunities to inform project strategy.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, local authorities, and other key real estate partners.
- Represent New Leaf Energy in all real estate-related matters, both internally and externally.
- Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and policy/incentive efforts related to EV charging infrastructure to inform decision-making and maximize opportunities.
Requirements
- Proactive, agile, entrepreneurial mindset, well-suited to a fast-moving and rapidly scaling environment.
- Enthusiasm for electric vehicles and a passion for accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.
- 5+ years of progressive commercial real estate experience in site selection and contract negotiations, with a strong preference for experience in EV charging, renewable energy, commercial real estate development, or similar infrastructure development.
- Familiarity with real estate principles, markets, and concepts, including permitting procedures.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating real estate contracts.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid role with some travel. While we prefer candidates located in the Boston area, we will consider remote candidates with relevant experience who are located elsewhere in the U.S.
- Technologically proficient, comfortable with data-driven decision-making, and able to quickly learn new software (e.g., GIS tools, CRM).
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Nice-to-Haves
- Proven experience in preparing and responding to RFPs and securing incentive funding for energy or infrastructure projects.
- Detailed understanding of the public fast charging landscape.
Compensation
New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership. We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.
The base salary for this position is $125,000. Total compensation for this position, however, is primarily driven more by our generous project incentive plan, which compensates developers through a profit-sharing mechanism on successfully developed projects. The program is generous and industry-leading, and we’re glad to go into more detail in the interview process.
Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this role along with your resume.
Benefits and Culture
New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.
We seek a diverse candidate pool in this–and every–search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters
New Leaf Energy’s People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.