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Unison Infrastructure

Real Estate Counsel - Wireless

$150K - $220K/yr

Leading efforts to support the origination and closing of real estate assets in the United States ... solar/wind ground leases and/or wireless leases is a plus. * Fluent with technology and remote work.

trucurrent

Manager, Business Development

Washington, DC · Remote

$75K - $140K/yr

... Originate and close new distribution-connected projects across storage, fuel cell, solar, EV ... preferred, or remote. Please note that our team operates on Eastern Time hours. Benefits:

trucurrent

Manager, Business Development

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$75K - $140K/yr

... Originate and close new distribution-connected projects across storage, fuel cell, solar, EV ... preferred, or remote. Please note that our team operates on Eastern Time hours. Benefits:

Qcells

Director, FinOps & Payment Processing

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$155K - $200K/yr

We originate, service, and securitize solar loans and TPOs across the U.S., operating at the ... Remote work may be considered for exceptional cases. RESPONSIBILITIES: Milestone Disbursement ...

Qcells

Director, FinOps & Payment Processing

Teaneck, NJ · On-site +1

$155K - $200K/yr

We originate, service, and securitize solar loans and TPOs across the U.S., operating at the ... Remote work may be considered for exceptional cases. RESPONSIBILITIES: Milestone Disbursement ...

Qcells

Manager, Operational Excellence

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$115K - $165K/yr

Remote may be considered for exceptional cases. RESPONSIBILITIES * Define, implement, and refine ... Solar Industry experience (Renewable). * Familiarity with origination and servicing software and ...

Qcells

Sr. Associate, Collections & Servicing

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$60K - $80K/yr

Remote may be considered for exceptional cases. RESPONSIBILITIES * Collect on a portfolio of ... Solar Industry experience (Renewable). * Familiarity with origination and servicing software and ...

Qcells

Sr. Analyst, Commercial Analysis

Teaneck, NJ · On-site +1

$75K - $105K/yr

... solar and energy storage projects across United States. The Senior Analyst is expected to ... However we will considered remote for the right candidate. Candidates need to be located on the ...

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How much do remote solar originator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote solar originator in the United States is $28.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Solar Originator vs Remote Solar Sales Representative?

AspectRemote Solar OriginatorRemote Solar Sales Representative
CredentialsSales certifications, renewable energy knowledgeSales certifications, renewable energy knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, client-facing, project developmentRemote, client-facing, sales-focused
Industry UsageDevelops solar project leads, initiates dealsPromotes and sells solar solutions to clients

Both roles require sales skills and renewable energy knowledge, but the Solar Originator focuses on developing project leads and initiating deals, while the Solar Sales Representative emphasizes selling solar solutions directly to clients. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right position in the solar industry.

What are Remote Solar Originators?

Remote Solar Originators are professionals who work from a remote location to identify, develop, and secure new solar energy projects. They are responsible for sourcing potential project sites, negotiating with landowners, evaluating project feasibility, and initiating the permitting process. These specialists play a key role in expanding a solar company's portfolio by identifying attractive opportunities and facilitating project development, often using digital tools to conduct market research and communicate with stakeholders. Their work helps accelerate the transition to renewable energy by bringing new solar projects to fruition.

How does a Remote Solar Originator typically collaborate with project developers and engineering teams while working offsite?

As a Remote Solar Originator, you will frequently coordinate with project developers, engineers, and financial analysts through virtual meetings, shared project management platforms, and cloud-based documentation tools. Effective communication is crucial, as you are responsible for identifying and qualifying new solar projects, ensuring all stakeholders stay updated on site assessments, permitting progress, and client requirements. While not physically present, you’ll play a central role in aligning project objectives and timelines, often acting as a liaison between sales, technical, and development teams. This collaborative approach helps streamline workflows and ensures successful project origination even in a remote setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Solar Originator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Solar Originator, you need a solid understanding of solar energy markets, project development, and sales, typically supported by experience in renewable energy or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software, project management tools, and solar design platforms like Helioscope or Aurora Solar is often required. Strong negotiation, communication, and self-motivation are valuable soft skills, especially for building client relationships and working independently. These skills ensure effective origination of viable solar projects, successful client engagement, and efficient remote project management.
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Infographic showing various Remote Solar Originator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,206 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Project Development DG - Manager

NewEdge Power

New York, NY • Remote

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position: Project Development DG – Manager 
Location: Remote EST (Candidates must live in NY, PA, NJ,  MD/VA, New England, or NC)  
Reports To: Chief Distributed Generation Officer
Exemption Status: Exempt

About NewEdge Power
NewEdge Power is a pure-play clean energy development platform focused on developing high return utility-scale and distributed power solutions across the United States. NewEdge is a dynamic, high-growth, and entrepreneurial company. As a nimble and geographically dispersed team, the company is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, teamwork, and delivering high impact for both the business and the communities it serves.
NewEdge seeks an ambitious, detail-oriented professional with proven skills, experience, and emotional intelligence to successfully contribute to and be a key catalyst of the growth of the distributed generation business. The Project Development DG – Manager / Senior Associate position requires a strong commitment to maintaining a cross functional skill set in project management, financial understanding, policy understanding, and project origination.
Your Core Responsibilities
  • Project Development Management Support execution (site control through to NTP) of a subset of the distributed generation business’ pipeline of projects by contributing to the management of vendors, tasks, timelines, managing budget, and other activities necessary to drive a project to completion.
  • Project Reporting: Manage key monthly and quarterly reporting metrics (budgets, timelines, risk assessments) for internal and investor relations.
  • Market & Pipeline Growth: Support the distributed generation team’s ongoing growth initiatives in existing and new DG markets across the United States via policy tracking and analysis, negotiating and closing land control agreements, and identifying and reviewing suitable opportunities for development.
  • Permitting and Community Engagement: Attend in-person permitting and community relationship meetings to support pipeline advancement as necessary.
  • Other: NewEdge is a rapidly growing organization. Job duties may evolve over time to best support the continued growth of the business.

Experience Qualifiers
  • Manager: 6+ years of relevant experience in distributed generation (community solar, small utility scale, or C&I) renewable energy development and/or origination.

Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field including, but not limited to, economics, business, finance, pre-law, or community development.
  • Strong understanding of the United States community solar and distributed generation industry.
  • At least two years prior experience of successfully completing projects in Maryland, New York, Illinois, and/or other community solar markets in the Eastern United States.
  • Understanding of common renewable energy development contracts (land agreements, PPAs, PILOTs, MIPAs)
  • Understanding of basic renewable energy engineering and technical design considerations for solar and battery storage projects.
  • Ability to travel 25%-30% of the time for project related activities, often at short notice (e.g. landowner meetings, permitting meetings, etc.)
  • Highly analytical mindset with a curiosity to figure new things out.
  • Strong understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, project management software/methods, GIS, and Helioscope
  • Team player with a willingness to engage across the organization
  • High degree of emotional intelligence and respect for others.
  • Self-starter with a strong passion for the clean energy industry.
Preferred Differentiators
  • Prior experience in an entrepreneurial environment and/or working for a small-to-medium size project development company (<20 people).
  • Prior experience supporting the building of software-based systems to support project development.
  • PMP Certification or similar
  • Master’s Degree

Life and Benefits at NewEdge
NewEdge believes that team members are its greatest asset and is committed to fostering an environment where employees can be the best version of their professional selves while helping grow the platform.
Benefits at NewEdge include:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance based bonus
  • Remote first environment
  • In-person team summits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Company equity program
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  • Life and disability insurance benefits

If you do not see yourself fitting 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply. NewEdge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, or veteran status.
Note to Recruiters: NewEdge does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes will only be considered from those entities if a signed agreement is in place and NewEdge specifically authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of NewEdge. We want to emphasize that NewEdge is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.  
Please apply on our career’s website at www.newedgepower.com. Only applications that apply through our careers site will be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you.

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