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At Chaberton Energy, we are driven by our values of creativity, excellence, and humanity. These underpin our work, how we interact with each other, and how the company takes care of its employees. Chabertonians are diverse professionals who are committed to working together to further the clean energy transition…and we manage to have fun while getting the work done, too.
- Benefits: With a team of 50, we are a smaller company, but Chaberton offers a full suite of benefits by partnering with Insperity, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Our benefits package includes healthcare, a generous time off policy, a 401k plan, and flexibility when the work allows for it.
- Culture: How we work is just as important as how we’re structured. We prioritize employee well-being, and our internal structure allows for flexibility and enhanced career progression. The three teams within our organization—corporate, development, and commercial—work collaboratively to bring projects to fruition.
- Current Opportunities: We are always looking for great talent! If you think you’re a good fit for Chaberton, email your cover letter and resume to careers@chaberton.com. We’d love to get to know you!
At Chaberton, we’re proud to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, offering transitioning service members valuable experience in solar development during their final 180 days of military service. Over a minimum of three months, interns learn project management processes, market regulations, solar design using Helioscope, site selection, feasibility studies, and financial modeling for solar projects. Interested service members can find our opportunities by searching for Chaberton Energy on the DoD SkillBridge website.
Chaberton also offers internship positions throughout the year. If you are interested in pursuing an internship with Chaberton, email a cover letter and resume to internship@chaberton.com.
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ABOUT CHABERTON:
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation developing community-scale energy projects, with a focus on distributed solar and battery energy storage. A national developer with roots in the communities it serves, Chaberton is a two-time Inc. 5000 awardee and was named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list.
With a commitment to creativity, excellence, and humanity, Chaberton’s team develops distributed energy projects that improve grid reliability and resilience while lowering electricity costs for community members and businesses. We support projects across the full development lifecycle, with 190 projects under site control and a growing development pipeline of 1.25 gigawatts of opportunities under assessment or negotiation.
We deeply value the communities we serve, from our employees and landowners to our partners, customers, and investors. Chaberton is a place where people find purpose, working collaboratively to develop projects that strengthen local energy infrastructure, make electricity more affordable, and deliver lasting economic value for the communities where we operate.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team and contribute to a company with strong momentum and meaningful opportunities for growth.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for an exceptional Employee Experience and Administrative Associate to join our growing team. The ideal candidate would bring an entrepreneurial, people-centric approach tempered by exceptional attention to detail and become a key nexus of operations and people engagement for the entire team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employee Experience Support (60-70%):
- Act as primary administrative support for the Employee Experience team, assisting with documentation, communication tracking, and team logistics.
- Coordinate scheduling and logistics for employee experience programs, events, workshops, team lunches, office meetings, and other employee engagement activities.
- Draft and deliver internal communication for employee experience initiatives.
- Maintain employee experience-related files, trackers, and documentation (surveys, feedback, participation stats).
- Assist with early hiring process logistics to organize internal recruitment efforts.
- Research and provide HR support to ensure ongoing HR compliance with team growth.
- Benchmark benefits and support benefits expansion strategy and efforts for team members.
- Utilize professionalism and discretion in maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
Office Maintenance (15-20%):
- Manage the physical office space and environment (supplies, furniture, signage, meeting rooms).
- Serve as liaison for facilities, vendors, and building management for maintenance and office services.
- Organize incoming/outgoing Mail & Packages (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.).
- Ensure the office environment is welcoming, supports team needs, compliant with health/safety standards, and reflects company culture.
Executive Administrative Support (15–20%):
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, meeting preparation, and travel logistics.
- Draft and edit correspondence, presentations, and basic reports for executive needs.
- Serve as a point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare executive meeting materials and follow up on action items.
- Assist with special projects initiated by the CEO, prioritizing according to urgency.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 1 year of full-time experience in an office and administrative support role
- Associate Degree in Business, HR, Communications, Psychology, Data Management, or related field.
- Casual or professional exposure to AI tools and experience with leveraging AI tools to improve work quality and efficiency
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Dependable and self-starter attitude
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Resourceful, curious, and proactive problem-solving attitude
- People-oriented mindset — supportive, approachable, and positive team collaborator
- Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines including sales, engineering, finance, HR, and external stakeholders
- Strong work ethic and desire to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet/exceed milestones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of full-time office administrative support experience in Business, HR, or related field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Communications, Psychology, or Data Management
- Experience in either human resources, employee engagement, or executive assistant support roles
- Experience implementing or improving office/administrative processes
LOCATION:
Located at our Rockville, MD office, 5 days per week
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
- Recruiting Hourly Range: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour, targeting 40 hours/week
- Overtime (1.5x Hourly Wage) permitted only with manager approval.
- Target Annual Bonus: 10% (may be more or less depending on the mix of individual and company performance as compared to established goals)
BENEFITS:
In addition to being part of a top-notch team driving sustainable energy in local communities we live and work in, Chaberton offers our employees an attractive package, including but not limited to:
- 15 Days Annual PTO
- 12 Days Annual Paid Company Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Offered
- Basic Life Insurance coverage provided
- Basic AD&D Insurance coverage provided
- Company Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance provided
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Safe-Harbor Contribution
- Annual Professional Development Stipend (Up to $2000)
- Annual Certification Maintenance Stipend (Up to $300)
- Home Office Stipend (Up to $1000 initially; then $300 annually)
- Eligibility Dependent Paid Benefits:
- 4 Weeks Parental Leave (Non-Birthing Parent)
- 12 Weeks Parental Leave (Birthing Parent)
- 6 Weeks Pregnancy-Disability Leave
- Lactation Breaks
- Eligibility Dependent Unpaid Leave:
- Personal Leave (up to 90 days)
- Bereavement Leave (up to 3 days)
Chaberton is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Interested applicants can email their cover letter and resume to careers@chaberton.com.
ABOUT CHABERTON:
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation developing community-scale energy projects, with a focus on distributed solar and battery energy storage. A national developer with roots in the communities it serves, Chaberton is a two-time Inc. 5000 awardee and was named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list.
With a commitment to creativity, excellence, and humanity, Chaberton’s team develops distributed energy projects that improve grid reliability and resilience while lowering electricity costs for community members and businesses. We support projects across the full development lifecycle, with 190 projects under site control and a growing development pipeline of 1.25 gigawatts of opportunities under assessment or negotiation.
We deeply value the communities we serve, from our employees and landowners to our partners, customers, and investors. Chaberton is a place where people find purpose, working collaboratively to develop projects that strengthen local energy infrastructure, make electricity more affordable, and deliver lasting economic value for the communities where we operate.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team and contribute to a company with strong momentum and meaningful opportunities for growth.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Manager, Accounting (FP&A) will be responsible for supporting the Director of Accounting and Finance by driving accounting processes, creating an FP&A platform, and contributing to the overall growth and success of Chaberton Energy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate accounting with a focus on FP&A reporting, corporate tax compliance, and accounting processes. The candidate will have the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to key stakeholders. Energy sector experience, while not a requirement, would be an advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of GAAP consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards across multiple entities.
- Assist in creating quarterly FP&A reporting and responding to the needs of management and stakeholders with timely and insightful financial analysis.
- Evaluation of new ERP options (including AI Native) with FP&A focus, selection, and subsequent implementation.
- Manage the month-end closing process, including reconciliation of accounts, entries, and financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate closing of the books.
- Assist with annual audit preparation and oversight of independent auditor.
- Perform due diligence, payment tracking, and provide deliverables to support project and corporate transactions. other financial deliverables to support project and corporate transactions, as well as strategic initiatives
- Improve and advance accounting process workflows; promote excellence in execution of process among team members and broader organization
- Administer payroll and manage 401(k) contributions, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and processing payments accurately and on time.
- Help train and supervise staff as needed, providing guidance and mentoring to ensure team effectiveness and development.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in an accounting role.
- Must have GAAP knowledge including consolidations, variable interest entities, and stock compensation.
- Attention to detail and organized.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office or similar programs.
- Strong communication skills. Able to summarize complex issues and convey information effectively.
- Resourceful, curious, and proactive problem-solving attitude.
- Able to collaborate with multiple disciplines including sales, engineering, project development, and project origination.
- Strong work ethic and desire to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner and meet / exceed milestones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in accounting, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in accounting manager role
- Active CPA License
- Experience in renewable energy, real estate/greenfield development, and/or asset management companies a plus
ROLE LOGISTICS:
- Full-Time
- Hybrid from your home office in the Greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area with expectations to travel 10% of the time with an expectation of at least 3 workdays/week at the Chaberton Energy HQ in Rockville, MD.
COMPENSATION:
- Annual Salary Range (Commensurate with experience): $90,000 – 120,000
- Target Bonus: 20% (may vary depending on mix of individual and company performance as compared to established goals)
BENEFITS:
In addition to being part of a top-notch team driving sustainable energy in local communities we live and work in, Chaberton offers our employees an attractive package, including but not limited to:
- 15 Days Annual PTO
- 12 Days Annual Paid Company Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Offered
- Basic Life Insurance coverage provided
- Basic AD&D Insurance coverage provided
- Company Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance provided
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Safe-Harbor Contribution
- Annual Professional Development Stipend (Up to $2000)
- Annual Certification Maintenance Stipend (Up to $300)
- Home Office Stipend (Up to $1000 initially; then $300 annually)
- Eligibility Dependent Paid Benefits:
- 4 Weeks Parental Leave
- 6 Weeks Pregnancy-Disability Leave
- Lactation Breaks
- Eligibility Dependent Unpaid Leave:
- Personal Leave (up to 90 days)
- Bereavement Leave (up to 3 days)
Chaberton is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Interested applicants can email their cover letter and resume to careers@chaberton.com.
ABOUT CHABERTON:
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation developing community-scale energy projects, with a focus on distributed solar and battery energy storage. A national developer with roots in the communities it serves, Chaberton is a two-time Inc. 5000 awardee and was named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list.
With a commitment to creativity, excellence, and humanity, Chaberton’s team develops distributed energy projects that improve grid reliability and resilience while lowering electricity costs for community members and businesses. We support projects across the full development lifecycle, with 190 projects under site control and a growing development pipeline of 1.25 gigawatts of opportunities under assessment or negotiation.
We deeply value the communities we serve, from our employees and landowners to our partners, customers, and investors. Chaberton is a place where people find purpose, working collaboratively to develop projects that strengthen local energy infrastructure, make electricity more affordable, and deliver lasting economic value for the communities where we operate.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team and contribute to a company with strong momentum and meaningful opportunities for growth.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for an exceptional Project Development Manager to join our development team. The ideal candidate would bring relevant experience and a structured, yet entrepreneurial, approach to managing projects assigned in both pre-construction and construction phases for Chaberton’s growing portfolio of distributed generation solar assets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead strategy for assigned projects and leverage ownership mindset to tenaciously bring projects to market.
- Conduct iterative analysis of projects to optimize solar productivity and financial returns.
- Coordinate with outside vendors (in accordance with Chaberton’s Delegation of Authority) ensuring Chaberton standard of excellence through quality assurance & quality control of deliverables. Cultivate vendor work product around project development strategy and Chaberton development process.
- Act as tenacious problem solver by identifying issues, conducting critical path analysis, recommending solutions consistent with Development Guardrails to ensure project delivery.
- Propose and rigorously maintain project plans, including schedule and budget of development milestones. Conduct critical path analysis. Propose and implement solutions to improve schedule outcomes.
- Lead project development cross-functionally with internal and external support across commercial, legal, finance, environmental, and engineering domains. Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including utilities and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Drive all internal and external work products of development process with relentless attention to detail and critical eye toward Creativity, Excellence, and Humanity.
- Prepare and deliver presentations for project reviews and decision-making meetings.
- Support commercial and marketing efforts for assigned projects.
- Maintain tireless focus on process. Persevere, innovate, and communicate through all development obstacles.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or 3 years’ direct, relevant professional experience
- At least 2 years’ direct construction or pre-construction solar project management or project engineering experience
- Experience with Google Earth, GIS tools, PVSyst, PVWatts, Helioscope, and other solar industry engineering tools.
- Experience implementing or improving project management processes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to summarize complex issues and convey information effectively.
- Able to review and interpret technical documents and construction drawings.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Affinity for business process and agile decision- making.
- Resourceful, curious, persistent, and proactive problem-solving attitude.
- Able to collaborate with multiple disciplines including engineering, permitting, legal, finance, and commercial teams.
- Strong work ethic / desire to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner and meet / exceed milestones.
- Ability to travel routinely to include site visits, public meetings, industry conferences, and duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in relevant field or 5 years’ direct, relevant professional experience
- At least 3 years’ direct construction or pre-construction solar project management or project engineering experience
Compensation considered based on experience. Remote locations may be considered, however, strong preference for individual to be located in IL or Greater Midwest region.
Chaberton provides a flexible schedule (compatible with work responsibilities), and the opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment.
Interested applicants can email their cover letter and resume to careers@chaberton.com.
ABOUT CHABERTON:
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation developing community-scale energy projects, with a focus on distributed solar and battery energy storage. A national developer with roots in the communities it serves, Chaberton is a two-time Inc. 5000 awardee and was named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list.
With a commitment to creativity, excellence, and humanity, Chaberton’s team develops distributed energy projects that improve grid reliability and resilience while lowering electricity costs for community members and businesses. We support projects across the full development lifecycle, with 190 projects under site control and a growing development pipeline of 1.25 gigawatts of opportunities under assessment or negotiation.
We deeply value the communities we serve, from our employees and landowners to our partners, customers, and investors. Chaberton is a place where people find purpose, working collaboratively to develop projects that strengthen local energy infrastructure, make electricity more affordable, and deliver lasting economic value for the communities where we operate.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team and contribute to a company with strong momentum and meaningful opportunities for growth.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Corporate Development and Finance Manager will be responsible for driving financial analyses, supporting project finance activities, and contributing to the overall growth and success of Chaberton Energy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record tax equity and project finance modeling, interpreting market data, adapting financial models to dynamic conditions, and clearly communicating financial insights to key stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage in end-to-end project finance and tax equity initiatives, including structuring, financial modeling, execution and closing activities for sell side, buy side, B2B, and joint venture transactions across solar and co-located / standalone battery storage projects.
- Organize competitive offers and support negotiations of LOIs, MIPAs, and other transaction structures.
- Develop and optimize project financial models for both solar PV and energy storage systems (standalone or co-located), incorporating project-specific value streams such as energy arbitrage, capacity, and ancillary services.
- Collaborate with Chaberton’s Real Estate Origination, B2B, and Development teams to support efficient origination, development, optimization and expansion of high-quality project portfolios, including storage-enabled solutions.
- Monitor BESS-specific market dynamics and regulatory developments, and ensure this information flows to the Finance and Development teams to inform project value assumptions and risk assessments.
- Support in developing core and new market strategies, especially where storage is a key component of market participation; develop in-depth understanding of local and federal regulations, revenue stack, and competitive landscape.
- Strategically improve the corporate pro-forma model to support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic corporate forecasting.
- Influence management decision-making on ad-hoc corporate and strategic matters to enhance operational efficiency and processes, furthering Chaberton’s Creativity-Excellence-Humanity core value framework in day-to-day application.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in project finance, M&A, or corporate finance, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
- Demonstrated success in financial analysis and modeling, with expertise in project finance principles, tax equity financing, and market research.
- Experience modeling and evaluating energy storage (BESS) projects or solar + storage hybrids is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in all MS Office programs, particularly Excel; Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Strong communication skills — able to summarize complex issues and convey information effectively.
- Attention to detail.
- Resourceful, curious, and proactive problem-solving attitude.
- Able to collaborate with multiple disciplines including sales, engineering, construction, permitting, and project origination.
- Strong work ethic / desire to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner and meet / exceed milestones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or Master’s degree in Finance with a concentration in Sustainability, Energy, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in project finance, M&A, or corporate finance, ideally at an investment bank, independent power producer, or clean energy firm.
- 1+ years of transaction experience with Distributed Generation, Community Solar, or energy storage projects (standalone or hybrid).
- Familiarity with battery storage revenue streams across various US markets, interconnection considerations, and merchant exposure is a plus.
ROLE LOGISTICS:
- Salary commensurate with experience, targeting base salary between $130-150k.
- Full-Time
- Hybrid – Candidates must be based in the DC Metropolitan Area or New York City.
- >>> For DC-based candidates: Hybrid schedule with in-office presence at Chaberton Energy HQ in Rockville, MD at least 3 days per week.
- >>>For NYC-based candidates: Remote with the expectation to travel to the Rockville office at least once per month.
- Up to 10% travel may be required.
- Salary commensurate with experience, targeting base salary between $130-150k.
Interested applicants can email their cover letter and resume to careers@chaberton.com.
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Lean into company values to build success
Tune in to the “Reflect Forward” podcast with your host Kerry Siggins, featuring special guest Mike Doniger from Chaberton Energy, as they explore the intersection of Creativity, Excellence, and Humanity in project development.
In this engaging episode, Kerry and Mike discuss the challenges and strategies of turning underutilized spaces, like empty lots, into innovative projects such as solar farms. Learn how Chaberton’s unique blend of creativity and structured processes guide the company’s approach to development, ensuring that each project not only begins with a visionary idea but is also executed with precision and excellence.
The discussion also highlights the “One Chaberton” philosophy, which emphasizes teamwork and risk management throughout the development process.