Sunrise Mountain Partners is pushing the boundaries of renewable energy development. We’d love to have you on our team.

Sunrise Mountain Partners develops world-class solar and battery projects that benefit local communities and provide widespread economic benefits. The company also buys land and develops real estate projects for renewable energy power plants.

Our team is close-knit, driven, and passionate about the work that we do. We get more done with less and take pride in developing world class clean energy projects. Sunrise Mountain is looking for go-getters who seek day-one deal exposure in a growing, dynamic industry.
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Join us in creating a more reliable and sustainable energy future.

Open Roles

Manager of Project Finance

Location

Stamford, CT

Type

On-Site (4 days per week)

The Manager of Project Finance will serve as a right-hand to the CEO, playing a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, leading M&A processes, and ensuring operational efficiency across the organization. This person works closely with leadership on operational initiatives, owns cash flow forecasting and financial planning, oversees corporate attorneys and bankers to monetize project assets, and implements best-in-class modeling and investment decision making throughout the firm. This role will report directly to the CEO.

The ideal candidate has diverse experience in renewable energy finance and is excited to join and grow a rapidly-scaling business. This is a partner-track role that leads to an executive management position, such as Managing Director, SVP, COO, and/or CFO.

This role offers phantom equity, project profit sharing bonuses, and a clear path to executive leadership.

Culture:

  • We value intellectual curiosity, persistence, grit and thoughtfulness.  We are looking for candidates who are “doers” and "learners."
  • People thrive here who are self-starters, highly motivated and want to build something long-term.
  • Day-one deal exposure and a flat team structure.

Responsibilities:

  • Work hand-in-hand with the CEO to execute on operational and financial initiatives.
  • Lead modeling and build-out planning for new financial facilities.
  • Own the Company's corporate cash flow model.
  • Support on project sales and capital raises.
  • Build and own the Company's financial systems, controls and operating processes as it scales.
  • Manage legal, accounting and consultant resources.

You'll be a good fit if you...

  • Have 4-6 years of experience in renewable energy finance, investment banking, or private equity.
  • Are completely fluent in Excel and consider yourself a top modeler.
  • Are skilled in creating effective presentations.
  • Think in terms of NPV, IRR, development margin, ROIC and cash-on-cash returns.
  • Understand the financial implications of project decisions and can explain them clearly.
  • Have supported transactions with financial models, diligence materials and closing funds flows.
  • Can mark up transaction documents yourself and know when to bring in counsel.
  • Have strong leadership skills with a proactive, action-oriented, and team-player approach.
  • Have great attention to detail and catch your own mistakes.
  • Can handle complex cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels.
  • Are self-directed, flexible, and entrepreneurial; have experience working at a small or medium-size company.

Compensation and Benefits:

The total cash compensation range for this position is $175,000-$275,000. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience.

Additional benefits include:

  • Profit-sharing bonus program
  • Phantom equity
  • Health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Lunch and snacks provided at the Stamford office
  • Commuter benefits

To Apply:

  • Please contact our CEO directly or get introduced to us. Send a CV and a few bullet points about why you are interested in this position.

Vice President of Finance, Strategy, and Operations (COO and CFO Track)

Location

Stamford, CT

Type

On-Site (4 days per week)

Sunrise Mountain Partners is seeking a Vice President of Finance, Strategy and Operations who can grow into the President, COO and/or CFO role, reporting directly to the CEO. People thrive here who are self-starters, highly motivated and want to build something long-term. This role will lead project sales, capital raises, and financings. This person will build and own the Company's financial systems, controls and operating processes as it scales. The ideal candidate has diverse experience in renewable energy finance and is excited to join and grow a rapidly-scaling business. The successful candidate has worked for a developer, IPP or investor and understands the financial implications of project-level decisions.

This role offers phantom equity, project profit sharing bonuses, and a clear path to President, COO and CFO.

Culture:

  • We value intellectual curiosity, persistence, grit and thoughtfulness.  We are looking for candidates who are “doers” and "learners."
  • Day-one deal exposure and a flat team structure.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead project sales, capital raises and financings.
  • Build the Company's financial systems, controls and operating processes as it scales.
  • Own the Company's corporate cash flow model.
  • Manage surety and credit support relationships.
  • Manage legal, accounting and consultant resources.

You'll be a good fit if you...

  • Have 5-7 years of experience in renewable energy finance.
  • Are completely fluent in Excel and consider yourself a top modeler.
  • Are skilled in creating effective presentations.
  • Think in terms of NPV, IRR, development margin, ROIC and cash-on-cash returns.
  • Understand the financial implications of project decisions and can explain them clearly.
  • Have supported transactions with financial models, diligence materials and closing funds flows.
  • Can mark up transaction documents yourself and know when to bring in counsel.
  • Have strong communication and organizational capabilities.
  • Have great attention to detail and catch your own mistakes.
  • Are self-directed, flexible, and entrepreneurial; have experience working at a start-up, small or medium-size company.

Compensation and Benefits:

The total cash compensation range for this position is $175,000-$300,000. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience.

Additional benefits include:

  • Profit-sharing bonus program
  • Phantom equity
  • Health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Lunch and snacks provided at the Stamford office
  • Commuter benefits

To Apply:

  • Please contact our CEO directly or get introduced to us. Send a CV and a few bullet points about why you are interested in this position.

Project Development Professional

Location

Stamford, CT

Type

In Person or In Market (Illinois or Maryland)

Sunrise Mountain Partners is seeking a Development Professional to join its rapidly growing clean energy development business focused on:

  • Project development of community solar and battery storage projects in key North American markets.
  • Permitting and interconnection management for renewable energy projects.

People thrive here who are self-starters, highly motivated and want to build something long-term.

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Culture:

  • We value intellectual curiosity, persistence, grit and thoughtfulness.  We are looking for candidates who are “doers” and "learners."
  • Day-one deal exposure and a flat team structure.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading permitting and land entitlement.
  • Utility, AHJ and landowner negotiations.
  • Management of easements, land leases or land purchases.

Requirements:

  • Internal motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • You must be a “go getter,” comfortable calling on people and organizations you’ve never met and creative at finding information.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Experience taking projects from interconnection application to signed IA.
  • Experience permitting clean energy projects.
  • 2-10+ years of solar development experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

The total cash compensation range for this position is $125,000-$175,000 for a mid-level professional (2-5 years experience) and $175,000-$250,000+ for a senior-level professional (5-10+ years experience). Actual compensation may vary depending on location and experience.

Additional benefits include:

  • Profit-sharing bonus program
  • Phantom equity
  • Health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Lunch and snacks provided at the Stamford office
  • Commuter benefits

To Apply:

  • Please contact our CEO directly or get introduced to us. Send a CV and a few bullet points about why you are interested in this position.

Project Development Analyst

Location

Stamford, CT

Type

On-Site (3-4 days per week)

We are hiring Analysts and Associates. We recruit for a wide range of skills, which include any the following: general business acumen, engineering, research, sales, marketing, analysis, GIS, and real estate. This is a hybrid position with a combination of in-person and remote work based in our Stamford, CT office.

Analyst Classes:

  • 2026: Full
  • 2027: Interviewing

Culture:

  • We value intellectual curiosity, persistence, grit and thoughtfulness.  We are looking for candidates who are “doers” and "learners."
  • Day-one deal exposure and a flat team structure.

Requirements:

  • Internal motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional maturity, organization skills and attention to detail.
  • You must be a “go getter,” comfortable calling on people and organizations you’ve never met and creative at finding information.

Compensation and Benefits:

The total cash compensation range for this position is $105,000-$125,000. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience.

Additional benefits include:

  • Profit-sharing bonus program
  • Phantom equity
  • Health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Lunch and snacks provided at the Stamford office
  • Commuter benefits

To Apply:

  • Please send a CV, cover letter and a few bullet points about why you are interested in joining us.
  • Email to: careers@sunrisemountainpartners.com | Subject Line: Clean Energy Analyst - Your Name

Clean Energy Internships

Location

Stamford, CT

Type

In Person

We are currently seeking fall, winter, spring and summer interns.  If you are interested in a paid, full-time or part-time position, please apply. We recruit for a wide range of skills, which include any the following: project management, engineering, real estate, research, marketing, sales, and GIS.  This is an in-person position based in our Stamford, CT office.

Internship Classes:

  • Summer 2027: Accepting applications

Culture:

  • We value intellectual curiosity, persistence, grit and thoughtfulness.  We are looking for candidates who are “doers” and "learners."
  • Day-one deal exposure and a flat team structure.

Requirements:

  • Internal motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • You must be a “go getter,” comfortable calling on people and organizations you’ve never met and creative at finding information.
  • Experience in project management, business, sales, GIS, or energy is a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

To Apply:

  • Please send a CV, cover letter and a few bullet points about why you are interested in renewable energy project development.
  • Email to: careers@sunrisemountainpartners.com | Subject Line: Clean Energy Intern - Your Name

General Applications

If you are interested in joining us, please send your resume, a cover letter, and an email with a few bullet points on why you want to join us and what you would bring to our firm. Your cover letter should address why you want to work at Sunrise Mountain Partners and how you think you can contribute to our company.

All roles require the legal right to work in the US and a valid drivers license.

Sunrise Mountain Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters
Sunrise Mountain Partners coordinates all company recruiting and hiring through internal processes. Sunrise Mountain Partners does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place and if external recruiting assistance is authorized by Sunrise Mountain Partners for a specific position. Sunrise Mountain Partners is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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