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Senior Manager - Decarbonization Standards and Policy (Remote - US)

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.

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Manager to join our Policy and Ratings team. Our Policy & Ratings Team supports the development of building codes, product standards, and other policies through a data-driven analytical approach. As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will have a broad impact on state, national and international energy markets through our work for state governments, major utilities, and other national leaders in decarbonization policy. This unique opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions’ mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to apply their skills and energy towards an expeditious transition to a low carbon future. 

The person selected to fill this position will leverage experience in project management, subcontractor management, stakeholder engagement, and working with state governments and non-governmental organizations. Previous experience working with decarbonization policy and appliance efficiency standards is desirable. 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Responsible for the overall direction, management, quality control and completion of program deliverables 
  • Provide detailed guidance, promptly answer questions, maintain tracking tools, and develop accountability processes to successfully manage project teams including subcontractors 
  • Lead efforts in design and implementation of multiple projects with overlapping deliverable schedules 
  • Consistently respond to client requests, unanticipated changes to scope, and evolving timelines 
  • Develop and manage multiple complex project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight 
  • Delegate work and plan and maintain adequate hours for staff based on assignments 
  • Monitor project progress and communicate to clients and management   
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of industry trends, technology and other market changes that impact energy efficiency 
  • Conduct in-depth market research and data analysis to identify significant trends and patterns 
  • Lead proposal content development efforts  
  • Support contract execution with clients and subcontractors 
  • Staff development and management including such as; identifying individuals for key positions, ensuring accountability and compliance, and defining professional growth and development 

 

Minimum qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree, preferably in an energy-related or policy-related discipline, including environmental, electrical or mechanical engineering, public policy or economics degrees 
  • 10 years of related experience or 8 years of experience and a graduate degree in an energy-related or policy-related discipline including: public policy, economics, architecture or engineering (environmental, electrical, energy, chemical, or mechanical)  
  • A minimum of 6 years project management experience; project management certification, such as a PMP, is desired but not necessary
  • Technical experience in the field of energy efficiency, decarbonization policy, demand response, distributed generation, data analytics, and related technology solutions 
  • Experience working with state governments and non-governmental organizations
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients and to serve as the primary point of client contact on complex projects 
  • Demonstrated outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to anticipate risk and develop risk mitigation strategy proposals  
  • Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Office365, SharePoint, OneNote) 
  • Ability to work and thrive juggling many activities and communications  
  • Willingness to conduct occasional business travel (Quarterly travel to Northeast areas)

 

 

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of  $105k - 137k

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).

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.

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!  

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).

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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Job Profile

Regions

North America

Countries

United States

Restrictions

Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely Delaware Kentucky Mississippi Montana Nebraska North Dakota Occasional business travel Wyoming

Benefits/Perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP Excellent benefits Excellent benefits package Generous retirement package Impactful work in climate solutions Pre-tax contribution plans Professional growth Remote work Retirement package Supportive culture Vision Insurance Work with talented colleagues

Tasks
  • Conduct market research
  • Data Analysis
  • Develop and manage project budgets
  • Guide project teams
  • Lead project design and implementation
  • Manage program deliverables
  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Staff development and management
  • Support contract execution
Skills

Analysis Analytical Appliance efficiency standards Budget management Building codes Business Client Relations Communication Communications Compliance Data analysis Decarbonization Decarbonization policy Demand Response Distributed generation Energy Energy Efficiency Engineering Market-based programs Market Research Mechanical Engineering Microsoft Office Office365 OneNote Problem-solving Project Management Public Policy Quality Control Research SharePoint Stakeholder engagement Subcontractor management Technical Writing Verbal communication Writing

Experience

10 years

Education

Architecture Bachelor's degree Business Chemical Engineering Communication Economics Electrical Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Environmental Environmental Engineering Graduate Degree Mechanical engineering Policy Project Management Public Policy

Certifications

PMP

Timezones

America/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9