Company Description
Doral Renewables is a Philadelphia-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets throughout the United States. Doral’s solar and storage development portfolio comprises nearly 22 GW, which includes nearly 450 MW currently in operation and close to 2,600 MW under construction. Doral Renewables operates in 14 states and across five electricity markets. With a strong focus on community engagement, we aim to integrate agrivoltaics practices throughout our pipeline, creating additional opportunities for farming communities. Doral’s team of global partners includes the Doral Group (TASE: DORL), Migdal Group (TASE: MGDL), and APG. Learn more at doral-llc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Doral believes that better decision-making comes as a result of having a team with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, and an environment where all feel welcome and empowered. Doral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, background, or abilities.
Job Description
Doral is seeking a Director, Vegetation Management & Agrivoltaics to join our growing team. Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Agrivoltaics, this role will lead and coordinate vegetation management and agrivoltaic initiatives across Doral’s expanding development and operational portfolio, partnering with internal teams, landowners, farmers, ranchers, consultants, and other stakeholders to support safe, sustainable, and productive land use.
Responsibilities
- Oversee vegetation planning during project development and permitting, including coordination with external consultants, EPCs, landowners, and permitting and zoning staff.
- Lead strategy for integrating agrivoltaics into vegetation management across projects, including coordination with local landowners interested in participating in agrivoltaic activities.
- Manage relationships with farmers, ranchers, grazing partners, and other agricultural stakeholders across Doral’s project portfolio.
- Coordinate grazing operations, land use activities, and agricultural schedules for agrivoltaic sites.
- Develop and implement agrivoltaic strategies that align agricultural activities with solar operations and project requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for grazers and agricultural stakeholders regarding site access, operational needs, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with Asset Management and Operations to align agrivoltaic activities with safe and effective solar operations.
- Monitor compliance with vegetation management agreements, land use requirements, permitting requirements, and environmental commitments.
- Partner with Development, Asset Management, Operations, Environmental Compliance, and other internal teams to support project success.
- Assist in negotiating and managing contracts, leases, and service agreements with farmers and grazing partners.
- Track operational performance metrics related to grazing, vegetation management, land stewardship, and agrivoltaic initiatives.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate agricultural operations, identify concerns, and support adherence to project standards.
- Support permitting, community engagement, and stakeholder outreach related to agrivoltaic initiatives.
- Develop and maintain documentation, reporting, and budgets associated with agrivoltaic operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve land productivity, sustainability, and long-term agricultural partnerships across the portfolio.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in agriculture, land management, renewable energy, project management, environmental health and safety, or a related field.
- Experience working in high-voltage environments required.
- Experience working with farmers, ranchers, grazing operations, or agricultural stakeholders preferred.
- Strong understanding of land stewardship, vegetation management, and agricultural operations; experience in the Midwest preferred.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret contracts, land agreements, and operational requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work in outdoor field environments when required.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
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If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute your skills to a forward-thinking company committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for the Director, Vegetation Management & Agrivoltaics position at Doral Renewables. Join us in our mission to harness the power of renewable energy for a cleaner, greener future.