Distributed Energy Resources, Project Manager II

2024-08-20
USA
Energy Solutions
Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.Energy Solutions is currently seeking a full-time Distributed Energy Resources, Project Manager II to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) department. As a member of the DERs department, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of various DERs including clean transportation, electric vehicle chargers, distributed solar, and demand response. These leading-edge energy technologies are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in California and beyond.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Overall direction, management, quality control and completion of project deliverables  
Developing and managing project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight 
Managing the design and implementation of multiple, medium-complexity projects and bringing them to conclusion 
Communicating project progress to management and clients  
Interacting with customers, clients, and external collaborators and serving as main point of contact for a client 
Travel to potential customer sites and market actor businesses to build relationships for program participation
Tracking of industry trends and other market changes that impact DERs  
Understanding program priorities and adjusting workload accordingly
Continuously identify and develop process improvements and efficiencies; proactive recommendations for improvements, including suggesting solutions


Minimum qualifications:  

A bachelor's degree, preference being towards energy, engineering, environmental science or business
A minimum of 5 years of work experience, may be a combination of work experience and graduate school
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Extensive experience using Microsoft Office suite
Excellent personal accountability and quality control practices
Flexibility and adaptability regarding project focus or client needs
Demonstrated ability to adeptly manage projects with various contributors and timelines
Ability to interact professionally with clients and external collaborators
Ability to manage different project management and communication tools
Ability to work and thrive independently in hybrid-remote workplace
Proactiveness in providing updates about project risks and contingencies
Willingness to conduct business travel


Desired qualification:

Experience and fluency with the utility incentive program and regulatory framework 
Direct experience in incentive program design and implementation 
Familiarity and/or experience with clean transportation or solar


Salary is commensurate with experience within the pay band of $75,000k - $90,000k/AnnuallyCompensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Office Locations and a Remote Workforce
Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!
Background Check Information
Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable Accommodations
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