Job Title: Site Acquisition Associate
Company: onCORE Origination LLC
Industry: Renewable Energy
Location: Remote/Flexible (must be willing to travel with semi-regularity)
Salary: $60,000-80,000 annually
Rev.Date: September 3, 2026
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onCORE Origination, a rapidly growing development services firm in the renewable energy industry, is currently seeking a Site Acquisition Associate to join our team of experienced developers and land agents. We’re passionate about development and our mission is to create a world powered by renewable energy. If you’re a dynamic and seasoned professional with a background in project management and business development in the renewable energy sector, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview
The Site Acquisition Associate will work closely with the founders, executives, Project Managers, and GIS Manager of Oncore Origination LLC, a leading renewable energy real estate origination firm specializing in identifying, evaluating, and securing real estate for solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Data Centers and other renewable energy development projects.
The Site Acquisition Associate will play an important role in supporting onCORE’s day-to-day project operations, real estate acquisition efforts, property diligence, property owner outreach, project tracking, and client deliverables. This position will have regular interaction with company ownership and senior management and will work across multiple projects, clients, markets, and geographic regions.
The position provides significant exposure to the renewable energy development and real estate industries and offers a strong opportunity for professional growth and advancement within onCORE. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technologically proficient, resourceful, detail-oriented, comfortable communicating directly with property owners, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with onCORE’s Project Managers and GIS Manager to support originating energy infrastructure projects from initial market research and property diligence through property owner outreach, site control negotiations, and ongoing project management.
- Research and review local zoning regulations, comprehensive plans, ordinances, permitting requirements, and other municipal and state regulations applicable to Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and other energy infrastructure developments.
- Assist with identifying and evaluating prospective properties for energy infrastructure development based on client and project criteria, including acreage, zoning, proximity to electrical infrastructure, environmental considerations, land use, access, and other project-specific requirements, utilizing GIS systems such as Paces.
- Assist Project Managers with the organization, execution, tracking and reporting of multiple client projects and property acquisition campaigns. This includes weekly meetings & reports, maintaining databases and trackers across G-Suite and HubSpot and preparing documents for internal and external purposes.
- Conduct deep research to identify key stakeholders and contacts for properties across individuals, families, small business and large enterprises. This includes identifying property ownership, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, emails and other relevant information using public records, tax databases, GIS systems, online research tools, and other available resources.
- Conduct outbound calls and direct outreach to property owners to introduce lease and sale opportunities, determine interest, gather relevant property and ownership information, answer initial questions, and coordinate follow-up with Project Managers.
- Build professional relationships and rapport with property owners and clients through remote and in-person meetings including phone calls, virtual meetings, in-office meetings with clients and site visits with landowners.
- Leverage technology efficiently, effectively and responsibly to collect/organize data and improve productivity within the organization.
- Assist with special projects, business development initiatives, market research, process improvements, and other responsibilities necessary to support Oncore’s continued growth.
Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, property owners, coworkers, municipal representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills, including confidence making outbound calls, engaging property owners, building rapport, handling initial questions or objections, and conducting consistent professional follow-up.
- Exceptional negotiation and sales skills to secure site control on real estate transactions.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to locate, review, organize, analyze, and summarize information from multiple sources.
- Ability to work with GIS and mapping platforms such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, Paces or similar parcel mapping technologies. Prior GIS experience is preferred; however, candidates with strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new platforms will be considered.
- Proficiency using AI platforms and large language models (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.), with the ability to responsibly and effectively incorporate AI into research, analysis and productivity workflows.
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with G-Suite or Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop productive working relationships with coworkers, clients, property owners, and other stakeholders.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize workload across multiple projects, clients, markets, and deadlines.
- Ability to multitask, adapt to a fast-paced work environment, and meet deadlines
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Willingness to travel across the US to meet with landowners and clients with semi-regularity (all travel expenses paid by the company)
Education & Preferred Background
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in business, real estate, project management, geography/GIS, environmental studies, urban planning, energy, engineering, communications, or a related field is preferred.
Prior experience in renewable energy, commercial real estate, land acquisition, property owner outreach, project development, GIS, research, sales, customer service, or project coordination is beneficial but not required for a candidate who demonstrates strong technical aptitude, initiative, communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to learn quickly.
Why Join onCORE Origination?
At onCORE, we value innovation, growth, and sustainability. We are a small but rapidly growing company in an exploding industry, coupling vast experience with an agile approach. We prioritize supporting our team as much as possible so that they can achieve success and professional growth as a member of onCORE while also providing them the freedom to operate autonomously. We have high expectations for our organization and welcome individuals who hold themselves to the highest of standards.
onCORE offers competitive compensation and bonus incentives, 401K Plan with Employer Match, 100% of Employee’s Medical, Dental, and Vision premium paid for by company (*Family N/I), generous PTO and holiday policy.
Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of renewable energy.
To apply, please submit your resume via email to info@oncoreorig.com, including a brief 1-2 sentence write-up on why you are interested in this position.
Visit us at www.oncoreorig.com
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
onCORE Origination is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.