Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for Renewable Energy Project Coordinator position in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The position will support completion of the company’s renewable energy project backlog and assist with developing more projects in the growing renewable energy field. The company’s Renewable Energy Client Community is currently working on multiple solar and wind energy projects that range in size from commercial scale (10-100kW) to utility scale (500 kW to 1,000 MW). SMA’s professional services for these renewable energy projects includes feasibility analysis, due diligence assessment, funding research and development, permitting & regulatory compliance, public outreach, electric utility coordination, GIS and survey, civil engineering, geotechnical analysis, construction observation, and commissioning. The Renewable Energy Client Community works across company business lines and with several subcontractors to provide other professional services for these projects.

The position will work under the supervision of the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager complete all phases of project development on behalf of public, Native American, and private clients. The position will assist with identifying renewable energy project opportunities, project scoping, developing budgets and project timelines, preparing cost proposals and contracts, processing invoices and tracking project financial performance, responding to formal procurement opportunities, managing subcontractors, conducting technical analyses and drafting technical reports, conducting quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of technical work products, researching project development funding opportunities and completing funding applications on behalf of clients, researching regulatory requirements and coordination with multiple agencies and stakeholders to facilitate approval of various authorizations and permits, managing procurement of contractors on behalf of clients and observing project construction, and facilitating project commissioning, testing, and acceptance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with identifying renewable energy project opportunities by researching and reviewing grant opportunities, and outreach to existing and prospective clients.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with preparing proposals in response to formal and informal solicitations: developing project scope of work statements, budgets, & timelines, coordinating with company marketing staff and drafting technical proposals, QA/QC, and participating in formal procurement interviews & presenting proposals in public settings.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with soliciting and obtaining quotations from subconsultants.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with drafting professional service contracts, master service agreements, and task orders for review by company legal staff.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with project finance management, including coordination with company financial staff, process invoices, and track project financial performance.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with conducting renewable energy project feasibility analyses. This work can involve collection of electric usage data, data entry and processing, developing case scenarios and generating financial projections using modeling programs such as NREL System Advisor Model, researching system components, developing recommendations for project development and project finance, drafting project deliverables such as technical reports, conducting quality assurance/quality control reviews.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with researching funding programs available to clients and completing funding applications on behalf of clients.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with researching regulatory requirements, coordination with multiple agencies and stakeholders, and preparation of application documents to facilitate approval of authorizations and permits, including but not limited to county land use permits, NMDOT right-of-way, NMPRC location approval and right-of-way width determination, NEPA, NPDES, and other project funding specific requirements.
Assist the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager with managing procurement of contractors on behalf of clients and observing project construction, and facilitating project commissioning, testing, and acceptance.
Perform other tasks supporting the company’s and the Planning Group’s projects, as assigned by the Renewable Energy Client Community Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate Engineering, Earth Science, Environmental, or Planning discipline.
Minimum 1 year of experience post-graduation preferred in relevant field.
Technical writing experience required.
Specific experience in the renewable energy field is not required but preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office required.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Meta is hiring a leader to join the Sustainability team to drive our emissions reduction strategy and lead business integration initiatives for our net zero program.

Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. We recognize the urgency of climate change and are committed to help tackle this global challenge. We are taking action by minimizing our emissions and working to fight climate change.

Meta’s Sustainability team drives strategy, programs and engagement across the company and with our partners. In this role, you will be responsible for working across the company to drive and implement emissions reduction strategies across the company and value chain in support of our 2030 Net Zero Goals. This work requires deep internal partnership and integration of sustainability goals and metrics into core business functions. The ideal candidate has experience building, running, and integrating large-scale company-wide sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of climate experts to develop and implement the net zero program.
Analyze, develop strategies, and identify opportunities to integrate the net zero program into business partners’ plans, roadmaps, and goals. This specifically includes evaluation of business partners’ plans to drive net zero decarbonization plans across key areas of Meta’s value chain.
Partner closely with climate subject-matter experts and the broader Sustainability Team to prioritize problems and solutions and develop strategies to create ownership, accountability, and follow-through from internal teams.
Engage in highly technical discussions with internal teams in partnering with them to develop their decarbonization plans.
Manage cross-functional programs that cover a range of internal teams by co-developing clear roadmaps, project requirements, milestone schedules, and documentation to support decision-making and facilitate implementation of sustainability programs.
Facilitate annual and quarterly planning, goal setting, roadmapping, and communication across the Sustainability Team, accountable cross functional, and stakeholders to share progress, gaps and needs, risks and mitigation strategies.
Build strong relationships with our cross functional and work together to create a shared vision, ownership, and follow-through by activating the necessary change management, navigating difficult trade-offs, developing innovative solutions, landing quick wins, and influencing vital changes in and across each organization’s processes and behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years of relevant experience in business integration efforts, especially including delivering complex projects aligned with large scale corporate goals through influence and collaboration
Significant experience implementing supplier engagement programs to educate suppliers and to help suppliers set targets and goals
Specific experience developing a strategy and leading execution of a program where you drive engagement with a scope of internal stakeholders – with the direct intention of influencing and shaping that partner’s goals and roadmaps
Experience evaluating, defining and improving end-to-end processes and in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
Communication experience across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational experience
A self starter, with a proven experience to diplomatically resolve issues through understanding conflicting inputs, achieving alignment, and proposing solutions
Communications skills, including experience communicating effectively with senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience especially in areas related to climate and emissions reductions will be very helpful in advancing internal progress
Experience developing emissions reduction strategies related to low-carbon fuels and technologies, circularity
Experience setting and implementing corporate emissions reductions goals aligned best industry standards such as with the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi)
Strong existing network with external sustainability stakeholders

The Town of Mountain Village is seeking a senior planner sustainability specialist who has solid planning experience and expertise in carbon neutral and sustainability goals. The town is committed to zero waste by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. This position will work as a team member to achieve town goals while working closely with the planning, building, housing, sustainability teams, design review board, Town Council and regional entities to achieve these ends.

80% of the position is development plan review. 20% focuses on carbon neutral, net zero, zero waste and efficiencies through the existing and built environments in Mountain Village.

NATURE OF WORK: (80%)

Under general supervision, responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex development review applications in accordance with all applicable Community Development Code (CDC) Regulations, Comprehensive Plan goals and policies, and stipulations of other regulatory agencies. A Senior Planner must be able to make independent judgment during their initial contact with interested parties and throughout the entire development review process. The Senior Planner must also recognize when issues should be discussed with the Director, and/or other senior staff members in order to determine the best course of action. Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of the Town Planner and the Town Forester.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides technical and professional planning services to achieve consistent growth in line with the Town’s goals; assures project plans follow local, state, and Federal codes and regulations. Reviews applications for development review to ensure conformance with the CDC and the Comprehensive Plan
Reviews and evaluates development proposals, development designs, applications, planning and zoning changes, variance requests, technical documents and special permits for compliance with Town standards and regulatory requirements; answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters related to planning, zoning and permit review, and other Town standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority; provides assistance to applicants, property owners, architects, developers, planners and attorneys; attends pre-application meetings with applicants to ensure proposals meet regulatory requirements; monitors applications for completeness of required documentation and compliance with the Town’s design regulations and land use ordinance.
Reviews and processes a variety of applications, permits and plans; creates correspondence and reports and coordinates with customers as needed; reviews development plans with residents, developers and builders; develops recommendations and summarizes all issues for presentation to the Town Council and Design Review Board meetings; attends and participates in Town Council meetings; prepares discussion minutes in relation to land use items; sends review letters to applicants
Coordinates, reviews and analyzes and recommends conditions and actions on planning proposals such as rezoning, planned unit developments (PUDs), PUD amendments, CDC amendments, density transfers, site plan review, 1041 application, subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances and annexations.
Will amend town documents as needed such as the Comprehensive Plan or other regulatory or policy documents.
Works with consultants as needed to achieve town goals.
Will provide direct supervision to the Town Planner (Planner I).
Manages special projects as assigned; conducts research and analysis on permits, plans, rules and regulations; conducts field surveys to evaluate sites and determine suitability of proposed land use changes; researches planning issues and regulations and provides data on land use issues and related subjects as requested.
May participate in meetings with government officials and community groups; provides information to the Design Review Board meetings, the Town Manager, Town Council and other town departments as needed; coordinates with various regional government organizations, community groups, and state and Federal agencies.
Consults on and implements programs regarding forestry health, wildfire mitigation and other environmental issues affecting the Town. Will provide direct supervision to the Town Forester.
Completes and provides staff reviews to Design Review Board members and project applicants; prepares for, attends, and participates in Design Review Board meetings; presents agenda items and/or applications for development to the Board; records meeting minutes.
Drafts and sends review letters to applicants summarizing discussion of their individual agenda items; coordinates with applicants and assists in facilitating the public notice process.
Reviews plans and applications involving minor changes to structures, landscaping, and/or signage; issues related staff approvals; receives and processes public records requests in relation to plans and/or files.
Provides assistance to developers and the general public to ensure that stipulations are included and implemented.
Acts as a liaison between other regulatory agencies in conveying and negotiating the conditions/stipulations required of development applications.
Involved in negotiations with developers to ensure the implementation of conditions/stipulations established by the Department and town policy.
Works with and represents the Community Development Department and the Town with various boards and committees in inter-jurisdictional settings, and engaging in joint problem solving and decision-making.
Effectively follows up on all Planning requirements and conditions as required by the review authority, accurately identifying and tracking progress and completion of those requirements.

Responds to, negotiates and may resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development and planning.
Promotes and observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites as necessary; may attend safety committee meetings, actively participates in and may conduct tailgate style trainings
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team

Reinforces the Town’s commitment to the environment by responsible use of electricity, natural gas, fuel, paper, water, and chemicals.
Additional duties as assigned

Sustainability Specialist (20%)

Implement planning, building and housing related town incentive programs that reduce energy, waste, or reduce carbon impacts.
Work interdepartmentally to achieve zero waste and carbon neutral goals related to planning and development
Comfortable working with teams to envision and execute sustainability objectives
Spearhead Community Development Code Amendments, including facilitating Building Code amendments to achieve stated goals.
Stay informed and up to date on green building programs, regional and national trends
Serve as a liaison within Mountain Village and the Town’s Sustainability Team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, geography, landscape architecture, architecture, forestry or environmental management or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in any of these fields is preferred.

Practical Experience: At least three years’ experience in local or regional planning, long range planning and development review; or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible professional planning experience. Minimum of one-year supervisory experience. Experience working with the public in difficult situations, a customer service orientation, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing are a must.

Permits or certificates: AICP certification preferred. Sustainability emphasis preferred.

Possession of a valid Colorado State Driver’s License is required.

Knowledge of: Principles of land use planning; Town Comprehensive Plan and zoning codes; city, county, state and Federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to community planning; principles and practices of urban planning; planning and permitting processes; regulations and ordinances governing planning activities; design review proposals and land use applications; public participation techniques; computer software used in planning, drafting, mapping and statistical analysis as applied to land use; public notice processes, general office practices; customer service standards and protocol; expertise in at least one area of the implementation of development in an alpine environment such as forestry, construction or environmental regulations is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with net zero design and green building preferred.

Skill in: Researching and analyzing the factors affecting community planning projects; organizing, evaluating, analyzing and presenting data and information; preparing reports and checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects; analyzing planning issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings; maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records; evaluating design review proposals and land use applications; ensuring plans maintain compliance with relevant ordinances and design regulations; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicating effectively in verbal and written forms; establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and customers. Building consensus and buy in with staff, the community and as applicable the region regarding zero waste and carbon neutral/reduction policies, programs, regulations and goals.

Do you want to use your corporate relationship building skills to help combat the climate crisis? Then this job is for you. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research organization, seeks an experienced Development Manager, Corporate Relations.

ACEEE develops policies to reduce energy waste and decarbonize buildings, industry, and transportation. Its independent analysis advances investments, programs, and behaviors that use energy more effectively and help build an equitable clean energy future. Collaborative, team-oriented, and mission-driven, ACEEE is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and integrating equity into our research and policy efforts. Staff work at an energetic pace in an entrepreneurial environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and development. There is a high degree of workplace flexibility, with an emphasis on results, making ACEEE an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work.

Position Description:

The Development Manager, Corporate Relations, manages all corporate giving and conference sponsorships. Their primary responsibility is managing ACEEE’s corporate membership program, known as the Ally Program. ACEEE’s Ally Program offers access to a network of peers and ACEEE experts to advance comprehension and progress around the latest trends and issues in energy efficiency. The Development Manager leads efforts to identify new corporate and utility partners, provides account management support for corporate partners in collaboration with teams across ACEEE, and coordinates virtual and in-person Ally events throughout the year. The Development Manager will be highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills, and will be well organized. The Development Manager reports to the Director of Development and will receive assistance from the Development Associate.
Requirements

Core Responsibilities:

Serves as point of contact for corporate partners, working in close coordination with ACEEE program leads, including the ACEEE Executive Director, to carry out high-touch stewardship plans, ensuring a high retention rate
Conducts prospect research and outreach in coordination with ACEEE program staff to build the pipeline for new corporate partners, and conference sponsorships
Coordinates with finance team to ensure timely invoices are sent and provides accounts receivable follow-up as needed
Analyzes data to make annual revenue projections
Identifies opportunities to leverage and enhance corporate relationships across the organization to maximize revenue for ACEEE and ROI for corporate partners
Conceptualizes and develops print and online collateral, in collaboration with communications team, to help corporate partnerships and sponsorships
Works with the ACEEE Executive Director on the quarterly Ally policy brief
Organizes Ally-only events and networking opportunities (virtual and in-person) in collaboration with ACEEE program staff, Director of Development, and Development Associate
Manages conference sponsorship fundraising and provides coaching and aid to ACEEE staff engaged in conference sponsorship fundraising
Works with ACEEE conferences team to coordinate sponsorship benefits at ACEEE conferences
Ensures all corporate relations data is correct and accurate in the ACEEE database (Salesforce), email marketing tool (Pardot), and on the ACEEE website

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to simultaneously work on projects with competing deadlines
Highly motivated and self-starter
Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
Superb organizational and project management skills
Collaborative approach
Strong analytical and strategic management skills
Knowledge of fundraising best practices, particularly for corporate membership programs and conference sponsorships
Some energy efficiency fluency and interest in climate change mitigation; or demonstrated ability to learn
Ability to travel domestically to events, approximately four times per year
Experience with membership relationship databases, Salesforce preferred

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree or equivalent preferred)
Five years of account management/corporate relations experience in the nonprofit or private sector
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement corporate partnership strategies that increase revenue for an organization
Experience in or understanding of energy efficiency/climate change mitigation, with a genuine commitment to the mission of ACEEE

Preferred start date: On or about March 1. Preferred location is Washington, DC, but open to remote work.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range is $71,588 to $89,485. ACEEE’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; public transit and bike share benefits; three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks thereafter.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are hiring a full-time Energy Justice Outreach Specialist to join our Massachusetts team and conduct an outreach and education campaign on energy efficiency in the South Coast area of Massachusetts.

Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization that works to protect the environment, safeguard public health, promote racial and economic justice in solutions to environmental problems, and support communities in addressing local environmental threats. Clean Water Fund is a national research and education organization which promotes justice and the public interest on issues related to water, waste, clean energy, and toxics. Our core beliefs are that everyone has the right to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities; those most affected by environmental degradation must play a role in shaping solutions; and actions taken to address environmental problems must contribute to broader goals of justice for all.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are working to advance energy policies that significantly reduce climate pollution in Massachusetts and make energy efficient solutions available to all. Our overarching goal is to create an equitable energy system that significantly reduces carbon emissions; is shaped by frontline communities; and results in frontline communities having resources to participate in the clean energy economy and adapt to climate change. For many years Clean Water has worked to increase access to the state’s Mass Save energy efficiency program for low- and moderate-income households, renters, and people who experience language isolation. We now have received Community Education and Outreach and Community First Partnership grants from Mass Save to conduct direct outreach about the Mass Save program and support residents to take advantage of its opportunities in the Environmental Justice communities of Fall River, New Bedford, Wesport, Taunton, and Attleboro.

The Energy Justice Outreach Specialist will carry out the program in collaboration with Clean Water’s door-to-door outreach team.

Responsibilities include:

Develop materials for online and in-person outreach;
Collaborate with communications staff to develop a social media campaign and other online outreach;
Collaborate and build relationships with municipal staff and elected officials, community leaders, local organizations, coalition partners, etc.;
Organize and lead community outreach workshops;
Direct outreach to businesses and residents to engage them in the program in person or via phone;
Supervise interns who are supporting the project;
Participate in project team meetings with Mass Save partners and in Clean Water Action staff meetings and other collaborative activities;
Participate in Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

At least two years of experience with campaign organizing strongly preferred;
Demonstrated experience and skill with communications including ability to tell the campaign “storyâ€ through online communications;
Demonstrated leadership on racial and economic justice issues;
Background in clean energy and climate justice issues is helpful;
Experience with the communities involved in the project is highly desirable;
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to travel among the five metro areas;
Ability to speak Portuguese and/or Spanish highly desired.
Having own personal vehicle is a plus (travel reimbursements will be provided).

NREL’s National Wind Technology Center located at our Flatirons Campus between Golden and Boulder, CO has an immediate opening for a full-time Researcher II position to support our wind energy and wildlife research portfolio. The ideal candidate will be experienced with or actively researching wildlife interactions with land-based wind energy development. Further, knowledge of and familiarity with the literature around monitoring and minimization strategies to quantify and reduce the effects of wind energy development on wildlife is also valued.

The successful candidate will support the portfolio lead and team members across a variety of projects. They will work with a variety of stakeholders, such as other National Laboratories, industry partners, research institutions, and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office. The position is primarily focused on advancing monitoring and minimization technologies to improve siting and operational decisions for wind turbines and wind energy facilities to meet both wind energy generation and conservation goals.

Specific technical efforts are expected to include:

Conducting literature reviews and syntheses on the wind energy and wildlife interactions.
Supporting research activities to validate monitoring and minimization technology development.
Assisting in writing technical reports, research briefs, and outreach materials.
Supporting engagement and outreach activities to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, researchers, wind energy partners.
Developing resources to support knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
Collaborating with researchers and managers on best practices for effectively integrating monitoring and minimization strategies for wind-wildlife interactions.

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Basic Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree. Or, relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years of experience.

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Additional Required Qualifications

Experience working individually or in a group setting to plan and prioritize portfolio objectives.
Ability to support assignments that are complex with high impact and visibility.
Ability to develop resources to support knowledge sharing among various audiences.
General knowledge and application of scientific technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
Training in team, task or project leadership responsibilities.
Intermediate abilities and knowledge of practices and techniques. Beginning experience in project management.
Good technical writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in outreach and engagement around complex, technical challenges.
Organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements and schedules.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and outreach to industry partners, and local, state, or federal agencies.
Prior experience in project management of multiple, complex, multi-year projects.

As Manager Sustainability Climate, you will be part of the team that builds programs that address opportunities that will establish Target as an industry leader that goes beyond compliance to address key challenges relating to social and environmental issues. You will be responsible for developing a roadmap and programs to activate against Target’s public commitment to have our suppliers set science-based reduction targets on their scope 1 and 2 emissions for Target owned brands. You will utilize your expertise and ability to collaborate and influence to drive innovative solutions to meet Target’s commitments and goals. You will collaborate across the enterprise to ensure your work is integrated into enterprise strategies and contracts. As part of a global team you will build relationships both internally and externally to accelerate positive impact for people across the globe, enable sustainable business growth, be a catalyst for change and inspire others to do more.   

General Requirements

Design, plan and implement climate initiatives with broad scope using established project management principals

Build meaningful networks of relationships with external organizations including other brands, NGOs, consultants and international organizations to position Target as an informed industry leader and progressive force for good

Provide proactive scope 3 PG&S climate insights to the organization to drive updates to Target’s policies and goals.

Provide data, analytics and reporting to support business decisions and inform purchasing practices.

Build coalitions and drive scalable initiatives in collaboration with others.

Co-create and recommend incentives and motivators to into business decisions

About you:

5-7 years of experience

4 year degree

Strong understanding of climate issues inclusive of engaging directly with suppliers/companies to set science-based reduction targets on their scope 1 and 2 emissions

Experience implementing climate programs with global supply chains

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, clear communications and scenario building.

Strategic and conceptual thinking with the ability to plan, organize and execute.

Ability to analyze information to drive business decisions, manage project plans and resources.

Respects, appreciates and is curious about differences related to working with others; committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team

Experience working in a global environment

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

4 year degree in environmental or climate topics

Experience working with global teams/business partners

The position is part of the Office of Renewable Energy within the Commercial Resource Division. This position is responsible for the management of an assigned portfolio of renewable energy leases and applications. Position must accurately process applications, explain procedures to applicants, and timely gather and organize the needed documentation. This position provides costumer service to lease applicants as well as wind and solar lessees to collect rent payments. This position, upon completion of training/orientation, will review/process lease applications, analyze project plans, keep lease files up to date, and ensure decommissioning bonds in place.

The NM State Land Office has a Non-Emergency Telework Policy, which allows eligible employees to telework up to twenty four (24) hours a week consistent with the agency’s business needs.

As a valued State Land Office employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
How does it get done?
The analyst will analyze, process, and manage a portfolio of renewable energy leases and lease applications. In addition the analyst will support a very active Office of Renewable Energy by tracking the progress of a portfolio of renewable energy lease applications; coordinating with applicants to acquire missing data as necessary; maintaining excellent communication with internal and external customers to forward applications and manage leases; accurately input required information into the Land Information Management System (LIMS); and work with other Land Office personnel to complete required site assessments and reports for each lease.
Who are the customers?
Internal: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division; Administrative Services Division; Commercial Division; Legal Division; Agricultural Bureau; and executive State Land Office management officials (Office of the Commissioner).
External: Trust beneficiaries; individuals; general public; lessees (agricultural, oil and gas companies, commercial, rights-of-ways); natural resource authorization users; program enrollees; hunters; special interest groups; government entities (state, federal, city, county, tribal).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
-Very strong communication skills, ability to stay organized in a busy work setting
-Ability to understand lease terms
-Ability to work both independently and with a team
-Understanding of renewable energy
-Excellent customer service skills
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.

Join us in this role where you’ll have the opportunity to work across the Onshore pipeline, contributing your experience and expertise to analyze and optimize a wide range of solar and wind projects. This is also an excellent opportunity for you to improve existing processes and conduct ongoing R&D to support better understanding of our operational projects and how that impacts the pre-construction assessment process.

Welcome to Onshore Tech & Ops

You’ll be part of the Energy Analysis team where you, together with your colleagues, will work closely to conduct solar and wind site data analysis, project modeling, and energy yield assessments to support the design of our onshore utility scale solar and wind projects. The Energy Analysis team supports all stages of project development, construction, and operation, as well as across disciplines, to provide technically accurate and informative assessments.

You’ll play an important role in:

assessing turbine performance and the impact of environmental constraints
effectively managing teamwork and projects to deliver projects on time and within budget
communicating complex technical issues to a non-technical audience, both verbally and in writing
optimizing solar and wind projects as well as modeling the wind flow over project sites
analyzing and interpreting measured solar data, wind data, and operational project data.

To succeed in the role, you:

have a BS in Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or another relevant technical field of study
have demonstrable experience in solar resource analysis (energy yield assessment)
have strong communication and analytical skills
know how to effectively prioritize tasks and communicate with project stakeholders.

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. Thirty-four percent of our residents identify as people of color, and thirty-four percent of residents’ home language is one other than English. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve — one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

The Department of Public Works is committed to providing dependable, high-quality services; developing a safe, healthy, livable environment; engaging the community and providing excellent customer service; and planning for a sustainable future.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Fiscal Director, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager for Energy and Sustainability, this Energy and Sustainability Analyst provides analytic and program support for energy efficiency and sustainability projects in City facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties of the Energy and Sustainability Analyst include advancing energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability in DPW-managed facilities and operations and across City departments. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Data management and analysis – Oversee the tracking and analysis of municipal energy performance and greenhouse gas emissions reductions over a variety of platforms for both internal and external customers, including the development of enhanced tools. These include MassEnergyInsight, EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, municipal GHG tool and others.
Responsible for various annual reports, e.g., DOER’s Green Communities report, Cambridge’s Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance report and others.
Work closely with the Public Buildings division, facility, and fleet managers to maintain high-performing municipal facilities through ongoing monitoring of energy trends and energy management.
Work closely with Municipal Facilities Improvement and other facility improvement teams to identify and track metrics for high performance buildings
Assist with coordination and oversight of energy efficiency, Clean Fleet, and other sustainability projects
Assist with project planning and implementation through grant writing and grant administration.
New initiative development – Research best practices in energy management and sustainability and collaborate with facility managers and City workgroups to implement.
May perform other related tasks as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The successful candidate should have in-depth understanding of issues related to climate change and energy including direct experience in energy efficiency and sustainability project implementation. Technical experience should include strong data and analytic skills particularly as they apply to energy efficiency, facility management, and renewable energy technology, policy and programs. Ability to work with a wide variety of people, coordinate projects, and achieve consensus. Excellent organizational, communication, computer, writing and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative a must.
The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree