Real Estate Associate

Mission Clean Energy

. Support identifying and securing optimal sites for solar and battery projects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in site selection and project permitting for renewable energy projects, with strong analytical and communication skills to support real estate transactions and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Site SelectionProject PermittingMarket AnalysisReal Estate TransactionsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementContract DraftingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Google EarthMicrosoft ExcelArcGISSmartsheetGoogle Drive

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyReal Estate AcquisitionEnvironmental ReportsTitle MattersEasements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support identifying and securing optimal sites for solar and battery projects
Conduct market and financial analysis
Monitor regulatory requirements for renewable energy projects
Conduct preliminary permitting screening with local jurisdictions and support early project permitting
Analyze energy data and utility rates
Support project permitting and interconnection
Conduct outreach to landowners via mailers and phone calls
Conduct site visits to assess physical conditions, access, and surrounding land use
Conduct desktop searches for potential project sites using ArcGIS
Establish and maintain a site selection database
Assist with acquiring lease and purchase options and easements
Support real estate transaction activity, acquisition target screening, and negotiations for options, leases, and easements
Identify transaction, title, and environmental risks and mitigation strategies
Support preparation of real property components for project financing, including clearing title matters and commissioning Phase I Environmental reports and ALTA Surveys
Create appropriate land and transaction documentation and maintain orderly databases
Track and report project budgets and schedules
Provide regular reporting on site acquisition progress
Identify process improvements and implement enhanced real estate practices
Advise internal staff on fatal flaws or issues that may prohibit acquisition or development
Elevate issues to Managers as necessary
Collaborate with development, permitting, development engineering, and finance teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level position
A Bachelor's Degree is required
Proficiency in Google Earth and Microsoft Excel
Ability to travel within the United States up to 25% of the time
Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, analytical, commercial, oral communication, and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, consultants, and landowners
Contract drafting and review skills are a plus
Knowledge of Smartsheet, Google Drive, or ArcGIS is a plus
Understanding of real estate acquisition contract terms and strong negotiation skills are a plus
Exposure to the renewable energy industry is a plus
Must be highly personable and self-starting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Generous time-off policies
Annual bonus
Remote work arrangement