Energy Solutions
Energy Efficiency Senior Project Manager (Hybrid/Remote - CA)
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.
We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager specializing in building electrification to join our Energy Efficiency Department. This role will be primarily focused on supporting innovative strategies, policy, and strategy for the Technology and Equipment for Clean Heating (TECH) initiative, a multi-year, statewide market transformation program focused on residential decarbonization in California. Candidates should have expertise in policy, codes and standards, implementation and market transformation as related to decarbonization efforts in California or other states. Candidates should also have familiarity with key policies and decision makers influencing the decarbonization landscape, as well as the high-level strategies to achieving California’s decarbonization goals.
This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission-driven approach, creates a perfect environment for an individual who wants to have an active voice in shaping the nation’s energy future.
Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team.
Responsibilities:
- Helping craft overall program vision, direction, execution, and completion of program deliverables
- Facilitating the progress of a new program launch and managing project portfolios focused on market transformation
- Communicating program and market progress to management, clients, and external stakeholders
- Interacting with customers, clients, and external collaborators
- Guiding a team of contributors that will be conducting market research and data analysis
- Managing project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight
- Tracking of industry trends and other market changes that impact energy efficiency and decarbonization
- Organizing and facilitating in-person meetings, conference calls, and facilitated collaboration sessions
- Conducting program stakeholder meetings, capture escalations, and proactively resolve potential issues
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in an energy, engineering, or environmental related discipline
- Minimum of 8 years of work experience (graduate school years applicable)
- A minimum of 5 years project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to conduct large, collaborative, facilitated sessions
- Strong technical writing, data analysis, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage tactical and strategic tasks
- Strong client communication and client relationship management skills.
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Office365, SharePoint, OneNote)
- Ability to work, drive, and thrive juggling many activities and communications
- Willingness to conduct occasional business travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with the California Public Utilities Commission and/or California utilities
- Familiarity with SB 1477 (Low-emissions buildings and sources of heat energy) and related California policy
- Experience with residential energy efficiency programs or specifically with decarbonization programs
- Large program management expertise, including management of programs that involve multiple subcontractors and external stakeholders
- Experience with utility Workforce Education and Training Programs and contractor training
- Experience with preparing and/or submitting comments for regulatory proceedings
- Experience coordinating between different parts of organizations including energy efficiency programs, low-income programs, demand response programs, and market transformation programs
- A track record of decarbonization thought leadership and execution
Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of $92,000 to $125,000/Annually
Compensation 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).
AI Use
At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Office Locations and a Remote Workforce
Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
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
Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].
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