Fiona D.

Associate Project Manager, NYS Development @ BlueWave

About

I’m a solar development professional with a strong foundation in paralegal work, specializing in the legal and operational sides of renewable energy projects. My background includes experience in licensing, entity formation, and real estate transactions—specifically tailored to the solar industry. On the development side, I’ve led efforts across permitting, zoning, and landowner negotiations, and managed key relationships with vendors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). I thrive in cross-functional environments where legal precision meets boots-on-the-ground execution, helping move solar projects from concept to construction with efficiency and care. I’m passionate about clean energy and the practical work it takes to make projects viable. Open to connecting with others in the solar and renewable energy space.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Scheduling, Permitting Processes, Zoning, Project Management, Licensing, Land Title Research, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Research

Experience

Associate Project Manager, NYS Development

BlueWave

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Preform reviews of sites prior to site acquisition handing projects off to development. Reviews include zoning overview, flora and fauna review, site access needs, financial modeling, interconnection results, and general site conditions. - Review zoning/codes in each AHJ. - Manage and update project schedules. - Preform conceptional design updates based off of new information like wetland delineations, energy models, and flood reviews (using GIS software like Glint). - Submit work orders, submit internal work requests, attend vendor meetings, invoicing, review lease payments, and other administrative tasks.

Rowing Coach

Albany Rowing Center

2021-5 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

Albany, New York, United States

- Head coach of the adult learn to row program. - Act as assistant coach at club regattas for both youth and masters. - Drive the trailer and equipment to regattas. - Work with the youth and masters team as an assistant coach.

Paralegal

DSD Renewables

2022-10 - 2025-4 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Schenectady, New York, United States

Paralegal

NYS Unified Court System - Attorney Grievance Committee 3rd Division

2022-3 - 2022-10 · 8 mos

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

- Prepare and review motions, affirmations, SODUFs, OTSCs, etc. - Gather exhibits for submission to the Court and the Committee. - Preforming clerical work such as filing, inter-office memos, and fielding calls.

Title Specialist

SMPR Title Agency

2020 - 2022-3 · 2 yrs

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

- Draft and review real-estate documents and financial transactions prior, during, and after closing. - Submit documents to the county clerk to be put on record, manually or e-filling. - Review title reports and flag for potential problems.