Environmental Social Justice Project Manager II (Remote - US)

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.

As our portfolio of equity-focused work grows, Energy Solutions is seeking a full-time employee to join our Business Strategy Team in the role of Project Manager II, Environmental Social Justice (ESJ). Your contributions will help us center equity in program design and implementation and ensure all customers receive a fair share of program benefits. In this role, you will support the design, development, and implementation of ESJ components in distributed energy resources (DERs) programs, such as community solar, demand response, and energy storage. This may include providing operational support, helping manage project budgets and schedules, interacting with project participants, clients, and other stakeholders, performing research and analysis, and completing written deliverables and work products. You will also contribute to business development opportunities, specifically for DERs program opportunities, and support the definition and measurement of ESJ program impacts. You will collaborate with the ESJ Team Manager to contribute to and oversee strategic ESJ initiatives within the company, such as integrating equity into product development and developing ESJ educational and reference materials for internal stakeholders. You may also contribute to operations, process development, team and people management, and other initiatives that support ESJ Team functions.  

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to equity in clean energy, experience with program design, partnership building, and/or business development efforts that advance environmental social justice, good communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Very strong candidates will also have relationships with and experience engaging community-based organizations and equity-focused partner organizations. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of distributed energy resources programs with a partial or full equity focus.  
• Manage or provide support to project leads in managing scope, schedule, and budget of DERs projects. 
• Provide operational support and stakeholder coordination for DERs projects. 
• Develop and implement equity-centric strategies for distributed energy resources programs. 
• Integrate equity best practices into existing programs and into Energy Solutions’ new product development process. 
• Manage, contribute to, and oversee specific ESJ Team initiatives or projects. 
• Track, advance, and inform Energy Solutions’ strategic goals to promote equity throughout our work. 
• Work with the Business Development Team to tailor and communicate our solutions to potential clients in RFP responses and client pitches. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the energy or environmental industry 
• Commitment to advancing energy equity and justice 
• Experience in the clean energy and/or energy efficiency industry 
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce excellent written communications for internal and external audiences 
• Ability to digest, understand, and interpret technology- and product-specific subject matter  
• Ability to interpret and utilize quantitative and qualitative data 
• Strong management and organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the pay band of $75,000k - $90,000k / 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).

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 

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 accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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