Project Associate, Clean Energy Building and Electrification

Overview: Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) is a rapidly growing national nonprofit energy services and training organization dedicated to reducing the carbon impact of the built environment while fostering and maintaining affordable and healthy housing and communities. Energy consulting services are completed through AEA’s participation in a variety of federal, state, and local energy programs and initiatives.

Position Summary: AEA West is seeking a Project Associate to join our tight-knit, talented team of “Energy Geeks”. The candidate must be passionate about energy efficiency and green building and is highly organized. The candidate will perform energy audits and modeling, as well as assist property owners through complex energy retrofit projects. If you are passionate about building decarbonization, electrification, energy conservation, and renewable energy; you love buildings; and you’re seeking to learn from an experienced team in a hands-on environment, then this is the place for you.

Project Associate will assist senior staff in conducting energy audits of multifamily and commercial buildings, providing analysis at both the project and program levels, designing, and managing retrofit projects, performing green building assessments, and conducting a variety of technology and market assessments. Candidates will engage in field and over-the-phone data collection, building diagnostics, research, data analysis, job costing, and construction feasibility, energy modeling, and report production as needed to complete a range of project types. They are expected to be a self-starter, an independent problem solver, and a strong team-player.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building science, or energy conservations preferred or an Associate Degree with job or trades experience in energy conservation, renewable energy, and energy audits.
One (1) year of prior experience in a related role.
Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Sound technical writing skills and experience.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT); collaboration platforms like Slack and Teams, and any other software/platforms used.
Knowledge of building systems including mechanical systems, lighting technologies, and building envelope.
Basic knowledge and understanding of CA Title 24 and other building codes.
Familiarity with local, state and federal building energy incentive and rebate programs.
Experience managing construction, retrofit, and/or solar projects
Ability to perform cost savings analyses and fuel data analyses.
Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS and HERS II) rater certification preferred.
Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification.
Experience with the use of energy modeling software i.e., EnergyPro, CBECC-Com & -Res, EnergyPlus, and CSE programs.

AEA is hiring for primary work locations based in the Bay Area where candidates can be present in our Emeryville office 1 day/week. Candidates must have the ability to travel within California upon request.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000/year

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability