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Syncarpha Capital is a New York based private equity firm with a “green” conscience, dedicated to developing, owning and operating solar photovoltaic (“PV”) and energy storage systems throughout the United States. The firm is focused on breaking down barriers to deliver a sustainable, clean energy future for the communities we serve.

By joining Syncarpha, you will not only be working with a driven Senior Management team who are highly tenured, but you will also have the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most experienced people in the business. The team also consists of vibrant thinkers, who create an alive social environment where people really enjoy coming to work.

Who We Are

– New York City based clean energy firm operating since 2009
– Dynamic, growing organization committed to renewable energy development and management
– Developed and built over 180 MWs of solar plants across the US
– Operating projects in MA, ME, NJ, NY, NC, SC, NV, VT, AZ

Solar & Storage Project Developer

Mission:

Syncarpha Capital is seeking an experienced, self-directed Solar & Storage Project Developer to play a critical role in expanding our portfolio of solar PV and energy storage projects. This position bridges site origination, technical viability screening, real estate acquisition, local/county/state/federal permitting, and utility interconnection. The candidate for this position should be flexible and capable of working in a dynamic team of professionals, and should be self-directed, knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled in managing the development of projects through their entire lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Site Prospecting & Viability Screening

  • GIS & Desktop Prospecting: Identify prospective solar and energy storage sites using GIS mapping platforms, satellite imagery, and data-driven tools to evaluate land availability, slope, aspect, and parcel geometry.
  • Environmental & Constraints Screening: Utilize publicly available spatial data to screen prospective parcels for environmental sensitivities, including wetlands, floodplains, protected species habitats, soil conditions, and agricultural restrictions.
  • Municipal Permitting & Ordinance Screening: Investigate town, city, and county land use zoning codes, land development ordinances, and local solar bylaws to confirm site suitability, setback requirements, special use permit pathways, and local political feasibility.
  • Interconnection Analysis: Analyze utility grid infrastructure, distribution three phase capacity, hosting capacity maps, circuit voltage, and substation proximity to evaluate initial interconnection viability prior to site control commitments.

Land Origination & Real Estate Negotiation

  • Landowner Engagement: Initiate direct contact and cultivate long term relationships with private landowners, commercial landholders, and community stakeholders.
  • Agreement Negotiation: Lead the structuring and negotiation of site control contracts – including Lease Option agreements, Solar Ground Leases, Purchase Option agreements, and any other necessary easements.
  • Landowner Attorney & Title Coordination: Work directly with landowner legal representatives and internal/external legal counsel to resolve contract terms and cure title issues.

Local Permitting, Tax & Community Engagement

  • Local Approvals & Land Use: Prepare application packages and lead project approval efforts before municipal planning boards, zoning boards and county commissioners to secure conditional use permits, site plan approvals, and variances.
  • Community & Stakeholder Relations: Represent Syncarpha Capital at public hearings, town council meetings, and abutter discussions. Build local municipal and community support for solar and energy storage initiatives.
  • Tax Agreements (PILOT): Assist in negotiating tax structuring agreements, such as Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) or special assessment agreements with local tax assessors and county bodies.
  • Consultant Management: Scope, select, and manage external consultants (civil engineers, environmental scientists, survey crews, legal counsel) to deliver high-quality site diligence and permitting deliverables on schedule and within budget.

Interconnection & Technical Development

  • Utility Interconnection Queue Management: Prepare and submit interconnection requests to electric utilities and manage interconnection applications through system impact studies, facilities studies, and Interconnection Agreement (IA) execution.

Lifecycle Project Leadership & Execution

  • Full Lifecycle Execution: Lead assigned projects through all development stages from initial greenfield origination to development complete (Notice to Proceed – NTP), ensuring seamless handoff to EPC and Construction teams.
  • Schedule & Budget Control: Develop and manage detailed project development schedules, milestone tracking systems, expenditure budgets, and risk registers to ensure projects progress on plan.

Desired Skills and Experience Requirements:

  • Experience: 3–6+ years of direct project development experience in solar energy, battery storage, or real estate development. Proven track record of taking projects from early inception through permitting and construction readiness.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required
  • Software & Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project), GIS mapping software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or web-based prospecting tools), and project management systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Attributes & Travel: Self-directed worker with high entrepreneurial initiative, strong negotiation and public speaking skills, and willingness to travel 20–30% for site visits, landowner meetings, and public board hearings. Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
  • Communication & Organizational Skills: Candidate should have strong organization and communication skills.
  • Work Authorization: Must have full legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
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Contact

Craig Colligan

Phone: (949) 307-7980

Email: craig.colligan@syncarpha.com

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)

What We Provide
  • Competitive market salary
  • Performance driven bonus pool
  • Employee ownership plan
  • Flexible paid-time-off policy
  • Retirement savings plan matching program (401K)
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
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Syncarpha operates with a top-tier team that is poised to continue driving the Company’s growth in each stage of a project’s lifecycle. If you’re interested in joining our team and would like to learn more about available job openings, please get in touch with us by filling out this form.

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Employee Testimonials

Our team members' experiences working at Syncarpha

    Milli P

    Managing Partner at Rosemawr Sustainable Infrastructure Management

    "Syncarpha is a longstanding, proven project developer, sponsor, and operator with industry-leading expertise in shared community solar projects, including customer acquisition and management. We are excited to help bring this portfolio to fruition as we continue to execute on our sustainable infrastructure investment deployment strategy with best in-class development and operating partners such as Syncarpha."

      Judson S

      Gloucester Township Mayor

      "We are extremely excited to break ground on the GEMS Solar Park. This joint project with Syncarpha Capital will bring about 4.5 MW of clean sustainable energy produced in Gloucester Township. I'm thrilled to see what had been one-of-the-worst-polluted superfund sites in the country in the 1980s becoming the shining beacon of renewable energy source in our town."

        Megan W

        Associate editor of Solar Power World

        "Land arrangements like these will help Maine to achieve the Renewable Portfolio Standard goal of securing 100% of its energy from renewables by 2050."

          Hans C

          Associate editor of Solar Power World

          "Land arrangements like these will help Maine to achieve the Renewable Portfolio Standard goal of securing 100% of its energy from renewables by 2050."

            Steve H

            Associate editor of Solar Power World

            "Land arrangements like these will help Maine to achieve the Renewable Portfolio Standard goal of securing 100% of its energy from renewables by 2050."

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