Analyst, Project Development

Opportunity Edged has an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to be part of an innovative company that’s on a journey to transform the world’s infrastructure. We are seeking an Analyst, Project Development to join t o join the Land Development Team working directly with the Director of Development. This role is part of the support team that services the entire Endeavour ecosystem and contributes to the overall health and success of the organization. The Analyst, Project Development needs to be agile, professional, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. This role is part of the support team that services the entire our Endeavour ecosystem and contributes to the overall health and success of the organization. Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Providing support in project management tasks related to site selection, including scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met. Identify, and assess potential land parcels for acquisition aligned with company strategy. Conducting research on potential sites, including geographical, environmental, and logistical factors. Analyzing data to assess the suitability of locations for data center development. Performing geospatial analysis using GIS platforms, including open-source tools (e.g., QGIS), to evaluate parcel boundaries, zoning, environmental overlays, and proximity to transmission lines, substations, and fiber infrastructure. Building and maintaining basic financial models (e.g., cost per MW, land basis, comparative IRR/payback) to support site selection recommendations. Supporting basic underwriting for prospective sites, including land cost, infrastructure cost estimates, and available tax incentives, in coordination with the finance team. Tracking budget and cost data across the site selection pipeline and flagging variances for leadership and finance review. Preparing reports and documentation on site evaluations, including score cards, pros and cons of each location. Facilitate sustainable data center projects. Conducting market analysis to understand the real estate trends and economic conditions of the areas being considered. Comparing potential sites against industry benchmarks and standards to ensure they meet necessary criteria. Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, development, finance, design, legal) during evaluation and approval stages. Maintain accurate records of land acquisition activities, contracts, and milestones. Prepare regular updates and reports for leadership on pipeline, progress, and strategic outlook. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field. 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op programs, academic projects, or full-time professional experience. Specific Skills / Abilities Strong research skills to gather and interpret relevant information about potential sites. Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions based on research and metrics. Hands-on experience with GIS software and geospatial analysis; working knowledge of open-source GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, PostGIS, GeoPandas) preferred. Basic financial modeling skills (Excel-based), with the ability to build simple cost comparisons, IRR/payback, and other metrics to support site selection. Comfortable working with Excel formulas and basic valuation concepts (NPV, payback period, cost-per-MW comparisons); prior coursework or internship experience in finance or real estate finance is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations. Basic understanding of project management principles to assist in coordinating site selection activities. Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders. Working at Endeavour Innovate at Speed: Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas actually matter. Own Your Work: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to execute and do your best work. Learn from the Best: Collaborate daily with top-tier, experienced industry experts. Elevate Your Craft: Be part of a respectful, continuous-learning culture driven by excellence. Make a Real Impact: Join a team of dedicated changemakers building solutions that benefit people and the planet. About Edged Edged builds and operates ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers for hyperscale cloud providers, technology companies, and large enterprises, with waterless cooling and an average design PUE of 1.15. Backed by a gigawatt-scale pipeline across North America and Western Europe, Edged delivers scalable, eco-friendly infrastructure for high-performance AI workloads. About Endeavour Endeavour builds technology infrastructure for the benefit of all. As the AI revolution drives unprecedented demand for resources, Endeavour provides the integrated infrastructure required to support global innovation while restoring the local environments we serve. Inspired by nature, we design infrastructure as a cohesive system where every element feeds another to create a cycle of regeneration. This vision is realized through the Endeavour Stack, a collection of next-generation technologies that solve critical challenges in data, energy, materials, and water. Together, our systems allow AI cloud providers to scale with speed and agility, bypassing the constraints of traditional infrastructure. At Endeavour, we do things differently. As a purpose trust, we reinvest profits to solve global problems. We are a collection of changemakers driven by our connection to each other, our communities, and our planet. By bringing proven experts together to move fast and cut through complexity, we are building a new model for infrastructure that delivers lasting benefits to our customers and local communities. Position Overview Position : Analyst, Project Development Full-Time or Part-Time : Full-Time Reports to : Director of Development Location : Remote - US Contact: [email protected] Learn More