Paces
Overview
Solutions Engineer - Project Development at Paces. Join to apply for the Solutions Engineer - Project Development role at Paces. We are building software for green infrastructure developers to identify the best places to build and manage their projects. What You’ll Be Doing
Lead development-driven projects across site origination, permitting, and interconnection Run site screening processes across greenfield and acquisition pathways, including outreach, LOI negotiation, and economic modeling. Translate regulatory requirements (local permitting, AHJ engagement, etc.) into clear roadmaps and submitted applications. Automate away inefficiency Build and maintain internal tooling and repeatable workflows to eliminate manual steps in site evaluation and diligence. Contribute ideas to the product roadmap based on frontline exposure to pain points in the deployment lifecycle. Act as the internal developer voice Champion customer and market context in product discussions, ensure our siting, permitting, and power products reflect on-the-ground realities. File clear product tickets, surface patterns across projects, and participate in design reviews. Mentor and level-up the org Support Associate Solutions Engineers, codify learnings into playbooks, and actively improve how Paces delivers on high-speed development projects. Requirements
3+ years of experience in renewable energy, data center infrastructure, or utility-scale development. Roles may include: Development Engineer, Site Acquisition Manager, Interconnection Analyst, or Deployment Strategist. Hands-on comfort with GIS tools to analyze geospatial or interconnection data. Strong communication skills; you can confidently interface with landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, and internal product/engineering teams. Understanding of project economics, interconnection milestones, and permitting workflows. About You
You wake up excited about grid infrastructure, climate tech, or the data-center energy arms race. You’re energized by rolling up your sleeves and executing: sourcing parcels, submitting interconnection filings, or debugging model output. You thrive in ambiguity and find fulfillment in solving un-scoped problems. You have a meticulous attention to detail and a passion for getting it right, whether that’s a zoning map, load flow model, or customer proposal. Bonus Points
Prior experience at a high-growth startup or deployment-focused consultancy. Exposure to permitting in local jurisdictions and working with AHJs. Hands-on comfort with Python or internal scripting frameworks to automate tasks. Compensation and Benefits
$150,000-$170,000 annual compensation Competitive equity compensation 401(k) match Health, Dental and Vision insurance Paid company holidays & PTO Hybrid work in the office in Williamsburg, Brooklyn ~3x per week About Paces
Paces is software for green infrastructure developers to identify the best places to build and manage their projects. If you’re a builder who wants to actively construct a more climate positive future, join us. We are enabling the climate optimum use for all the world’s land and are thought leaders in the evolving data center and renewables markets. We have world class customers and are growing. We’ve raised +$13M led by Navitas Capital, Resolute Ventures, and Y Combinator.
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Solutions Engineer - Project Development at Paces. Join to apply for the Solutions Engineer - Project Development role at Paces. We are building software for green infrastructure developers to identify the best places to build and manage their projects. What You’ll Be Doing
Lead development-driven projects across site origination, permitting, and interconnection Run site screening processes across greenfield and acquisition pathways, including outreach, LOI negotiation, and economic modeling. Translate regulatory requirements (local permitting, AHJ engagement, etc.) into clear roadmaps and submitted applications. Automate away inefficiency Build and maintain internal tooling and repeatable workflows to eliminate manual steps in site evaluation and diligence. Contribute ideas to the product roadmap based on frontline exposure to pain points in the deployment lifecycle. Act as the internal developer voice Champion customer and market context in product discussions, ensure our siting, permitting, and power products reflect on-the-ground realities. File clear product tickets, surface patterns across projects, and participate in design reviews. Mentor and level-up the org Support Associate Solutions Engineers, codify learnings into playbooks, and actively improve how Paces delivers on high-speed development projects. Requirements
3+ years of experience in renewable energy, data center infrastructure, or utility-scale development. Roles may include: Development Engineer, Site Acquisition Manager, Interconnection Analyst, or Deployment Strategist. Hands-on comfort with GIS tools to analyze geospatial or interconnection data. Strong communication skills; you can confidently interface with landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, and internal product/engineering teams. Understanding of project economics, interconnection milestones, and permitting workflows. About You
You wake up excited about grid infrastructure, climate tech, or the data-center energy arms race. You’re energized by rolling up your sleeves and executing: sourcing parcels, submitting interconnection filings, or debugging model output. You thrive in ambiguity and find fulfillment in solving un-scoped problems. You have a meticulous attention to detail and a passion for getting it right, whether that’s a zoning map, load flow model, or customer proposal. Bonus Points
Prior experience at a high-growth startup or deployment-focused consultancy. Exposure to permitting in local jurisdictions and working with AHJs. Hands-on comfort with Python or internal scripting frameworks to automate tasks. Compensation and Benefits
$150,000-$170,000 annual compensation Competitive equity compensation 401(k) match Health, Dental and Vision insurance Paid company holidays & PTO Hybrid work in the office in Williamsburg, Brooklyn ~3x per week About Paces
Paces is software for green infrastructure developers to identify the best places to build and manage their projects. If you’re a builder who wants to actively construct a more climate positive future, join us. We are enabling the climate optimum use for all the world’s land and are thought leaders in the evolving data center and renewables markets. We have world class customers and are growing. We’ve raised +$13M led by Navitas Capital, Resolute Ventures, and Y Combinator.
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