Desenvolvedor de Projetos

Job Description

Alight is a leading solar IPP (Independent Power Producer) on a mission to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy system by developing, owning, and operating solar & BESS assets that deliver long-term value for businesses and the planet.

As a Project Developer, you will be part of our development team, supporting the delivery of solar and storage projects from early-stage development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) and Final Investment Decision (FID). You will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, authorities, and grid companies to ensure projects are developed efficiently and in line with regulatory and technical requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, while contributing to the growth of large-scale renewable energy projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Your impact

We are looking for a Project Developer to support the development of solar and BESS projects, contributing to bringing projects from secured land through to RTB in Finland. You will play a key role in coordinating stakeholders, managing development processes, and supporting project execution across multiple workstreams.

Project development and management

• Support the development of solar and storage projects from secured land through to RTB and FID
• Identify permitting requirements and assist in managing permit applications
• Coordinate external consultants (environmental, technical, and planning) to ensure high-quality project deliverables
• Track project budgets and timelines diligently to ensure projects stay on target.
• Assist in financial modelling and risk assessments to support sound investment decisions
• Identify development risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
• Support project presentations for internal approvals and investment decisions

Stakeholder coordination

• Collaborate with grid operators to manage the grid connection processes
• Liaise with landowners and support land lease processes
• Work closely with internal teams (engineering, finance, operations) to validate projects
• Support coordination across stakeholders to keep projects on track and improve timelines
• Participate in joint development projects with external partners

Origination support and process improvement

• Support land lease administration and documentation processes
• Assist with authority registrations and project formalities
• Contribute to site evaluation through data analysis and stakeholder input
• Help coordinate communication with landowners and track agreements
• Support the development of internal processes, tools, and best practices

We're looking for you

• This is a graduate position but we will consider applications from candidates with 1-2 years work experience from graduation
• Degree in engineering, energy, environmental studies, business, or a related field
• Strong interest in renewable energy, particularly solar and/or BESS
• Understanding (or willingness to learn) of project development processes
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with data, financial models, and technical inputs
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
• Fluent in English

What's in it for you

You will be part of an entrepreneurial scale-up in a flat, coaching, and knowledge-driven culture with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Ever since we started, we've defined ourselves as a diverse company with global reach, which means that remote and flexible work is how we operate and our people are at the center of everything.

OTHER THINGS WE WANT YOU TO KNOW

• At Alight, we know the benefits that follow a diverse team, hence we're looking broadly for talent!
• Our largest hubs are in Stockholm and Madrid, but our staff is spread across Europe, and our hybrid ways of working provide everyone with a fully flexible work setup
• We have a fun office vibe with regular team dinners, breakfasts and AWs, and sports activities. For example, we have a session with a running coach every Tuesday, and other ad hoc sports activities organized by employees, always paid for by the company
• Quarterly company events where we gather our remote team for a few days. This always includes some fun activities such as sailing, skiing etc.
• Flexible working hours and full flexibility to decide when to work remotely/at the office