Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

We seek a scientist or engineer experienced in solar energy harvesting and catalysis to direct the new Resnick Solar Science and Catalysis Center (SSCC). This individual will play a critical role in defining the scope of the facility and coordinating its capabilities/investments with those in partnering organizations, such as the Liquid Sunlight Alliance. The primary mission of the Director will be to turn the Caltech SSCC into a world-class resource for the synthesis, characterization, and testing of molecules and materials for solar energy harvesting and sustainable catalysis.

This is an Organizational Critical position. An employee designated as organizational critical is expected to report to campus as soon as possible to assist in division/department response and recovery efforts.

Essential Job Duties

Manage day-to-day research activities of the SSCC facility.
Help Caltech scientists and engineers use the facility to solve interdisciplinary problems (including the training of students/postdocs/faculty in various synthetic and characterization methods) involving the study of diverse materials and molecules.
Partner with facility directors at Caltech and outside of Caltech (e.g., at the Liquid Sunlight Alliance, SLAC National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USC, UCLA, UC Irvine, and UC Riverside) to develop synergistic facility capabilities. This will involve the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of a diverse set of instruments.
Conduct long-term original research with the potential for transformative impact that is incompatible within the timeframe of a typical PhD or postdoctoral project. Publish papers and present results of the work at professional meetings and conferences.
Apply for federal and private grants to augment the resources of the SSCC as needed.
Train and supervise a technician or graduate laboratory assistant.
Work together with the RSI Executive Director of Operations and a grants manager on the development of the annual budget for the SSCC.
Participate in RSI workshops and outreach and other outreach activities.
Process and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field.
Expertise in synthesis, characterization, and testing of materials for solar energy harvesting and catalysis.
Expertise in setting up new analytical instruments and troubleshooting their use.
Drive to learn new approaches in solar science and catalysis research to keep the SSCC facility state-of-the-art.
Experience in training and mentoring students, and other researchers.
Ability to work well in a collaborative way with different individuals, including research and administrative staff.
Ability to coordinate with the directors of complementary Caltech facilities.
Strong writing and speaking skills, including success in applying for federal grants.
Creativity and high scientific standards (both rigor and ethics).
Attention to detail and good time management skills; must have the ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with in situ and operando spectroscopic characterization.
Experience with tabletop X-Ray sources for materials characterization.
Experience in high throughput screening of molecules and materials.
5 years of work experience or equivalent.

The Senior Energy Analyst (Environmental Sustainability) is responsible to the Manager of Environmental Sustainability. The Senior Energy Analyst is responsible for monitoring energy usage. The Analyst performs various types of analysis of energy consumption and pricing help understand major drivers of change and potential opportunities for energy-efficient improvements. The Analyst develops and executes strategic plans for the collection, trending, and management of energy and emissions data and will recommend best practices for increasing resilience and reducing emissions across multiple sources. The Analyst will support sustainability initiatives and greenhouse gas accounting and mitigation.

The Senior Energy Analyst will work closely with the FacilitiGroup Environmental Sustainability team and other environmental sustainability stakeholders to research and answer carbon emissions trends and results and to administer and/or perform key internal control activities. He/she also interprets, designs, and develops analysis, to solve complex operational, financial and/or accounting problems relating to the environmental sustainability subject matter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to set priorities
Independently identify opportunities/problems, develop recommendations/solutions, and direct execution
Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities, leads through change and adversity, and builds consensus when appropriate
Strong analytical skills with the ability to create/interpret complex financial models
Knowledge of financial management, analysis, principles and techniques
Understanding of data management, environment reporting, and data integrity
Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
Solid knowledge of all MS Office Products, proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Understanding of the HCA/HealthTrust IT systems and environment preferred

What qualifications will you need:

​Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or General) or related field
Master’s degree preferred
5 years’ experience in energy (reporting/operations) and/or environmental sustainability
Understand fundamental and technical energy market dynamics
Familiar with different ISO markets and pricing structure/components in each market
Understanding of facility operations in large acute care facilities and energy consumption cost drivers
Experience in energy management and controls, energy auditing, or facilities management
CEA, Certified Energy Auditor preferred
CEM, Certified Energy Manager preferred

Saint Mary’s College of California invites applications for part-time Sustainability Coordinator position (15 hours per week) to join the Office of Sustainability. These positions will work closely with the Office of the Provost and other campus leaders to advance environmental sustainability initiatives across the College. The ideal candidates will contribute to the development and execution of the College’s sustainability goals, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of campus operations, engaging the campus community in sustainability efforts, and supporting educational programming.

The Sustainability Coordinators will collaborate on a variety of sustainability-related projects and will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to foster a culture of environmental stewardship. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact on campus and the broader community.
Requirements

1. Campus Legacy Garden Stewardship (Primary Responsibility)

Maintain and enhance the health, beauty, and educational value of the Campus Legacy Garden as a living sustainability resource.

Coordinate volunteer days, work sessions, and experiential learning opportunities tied to garden activities.

Serve as the main point of contact for faculty, student groups, and community partners using the garden for instruction, service, or research.

Develop seasonal planting, care, and harvesting plans aligned with sustainability goals and academic calendars.

2. Supervision of CCAC Fellows

Supervisory responsibility for the next cohort of California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellows, in collaboration with our partner organization, Bay Area Community Resources (BACR). For the 2025–26 service term, BACR has confirmed funding through AmeriCorps and has approved our program to host three fellows. The selected candidate will provide ongoing mentorship, support, and guidance to these fellows, including:

Onboarding and orientation

Weekly check-ins and project alignment

Professional development support

Liaison with BACR program staff to ensure compliance with fellowship goals and reporting

This supervisory role is integral to the success of our sustainability initiatives and supports a collaborative, high-impact service learning environment.

3. Student and Faculty Engagement

Facilitate sustainability-focused student leadership opportunities and coordinate involvement in garden and campus-wide projects.

Provide support to faculty and staff seeking to integrate garden-based or broader sustainability concepts into courses, programming, or operations.

Help manage communication channels to engage the campus community in sustainability events and learning experiences.

4. Sustainability Program Support

Assist in the design and implementation of campus sustainability initiatives, such as waste diversion, energy reduction, and sustainable food practices.

Collaborate with departments and student organizations to promote sustainable behaviors and campus culture shifts.

Support the planning of outreach campaigns, themed events, and co-curricular programming.

5. Data Collection and Reporting

Assist with the collection and organization of sustainability data related to energy, water, waste, and garden production.

Contribute to internal reporting and external communications, such as the annual Sustainability Report, by analyzing trends and documenting project outcomes.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

1. Educational and/or professional experience in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or a related field preferred.

2. Prior experience in sustainability work or campus leadership roles is desirable but not required.

Meta’s Global Energy Team is seeking a highly experienced energy professional to negotiate, strategically partner internally, and manage carbon-free energy, engineered carbon solutions, and nature-based carbon solutions for our growing operating (Scope 1 & 2) and Scope 3 footprint.

The Energy Manager (Carbon) will support the continued development and execution of Meta’s net zero strategy centered on system wide decarbonization that supports Meta’s operational objectives and is consistent with the company’s overall strategic priorities.
Energy Manager (Carbon) Responsibilities

Structure and negotiate, and execute new cost-competitive carbon reduction and removal offtake agreements for carbon credits
Develop and negotiate commercial frameworks for Meta’s participation in grid decarbonization projects involving transmission, nuclear, geothermal, utility-scale storage, and other advanced energy technologies, as required
Collaborate with internal organizations including net zero and sustainability, legal, policy, finance and communications to implement carbon solutions
Develop and grow relationships with key suppliers and other stakeholders
Support continued evolution and execution of Meta’s carbon supply strategy for domestic and potentially international operating footprints
Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the decarbonized electricity and broader carbon industries and communicate key trends, risks and potential impacts to management
Lead and support various energy projects as needed, including technology assessment and commercial negotiations
Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed (10% to 20% at times)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline
12+ years of experience in navigating general commercial energy or carbon issues
Proven track record of commercial success in the negotiation and development of energy or carbon solutions
Experience negotiating definitive agreements associated with energy technologies or environmental market products and services
Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with internal staff, utility providers, consultants, and external stakeholders
Experience with Excel, Powerpoint, Google Sheets/Docs/Slides

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing, acquiring, performing due diligence, and negotiating definitive agreements for utility-scale renewable energy solutions including wind, solar and storage projects or other emerging energy technologies
Experience working with carbon removal or other environmental attribute suppliers
Experience at representing business interests to the leadership teams of potential suppliers, utilities, governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
Experience structuring around development risks or projects contracted multiple years from start of delivery

The Energy Conservation Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships in addition to focusing on Energy Appraisals and remediation opportunities. This role may also conduct, perform, prepare, and present appraisals, book orders, assist in project execution, and help collect receivables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain customer relationships by demonstrating professionalism in providing excellent customer service through regular contact, prompt, quality responses, and offering client entertainment opportunities
Help to identify and develop new customers and opportunities
Seek and identify appraisal opportunities with new and assigned customers, including mechanical insulation, building envelope, steam trap surveys, and other services
Travels as needed to perform appraisals (travel may be out of town and/or overnight)
Accurately maintain CRM for new and assigned customers
Generate scope of work on a project-by-project basis
Follows up and is familiar with the outcome of all Energy Assessment jobs that are bid
Join industry trade groups and attend trade shows as applicable/approved by management
Prepare appraisal, and remediation proposal and submit to Manager for review
Coordinate implantation plans for the remediation work
Follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction
Responsible to assist in the collection of receivables if requested
Participate in the company’s continuous improvement process
Attends continuous education opportunities to ensure continued competency
Supports the company safety programs
Exhibits a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with all of the organization, ensuring that all communication is handled promptly, thoroughly, and with courtesy.

Skills and Abilities

Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 60% of the time
Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work independently
Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
Strong organizational, verbal & written communication skills
Must have strong experience with Microsoft Suite
Must be detail-oriented, technically accurate, and have the ability to multi-task in all duties
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Hold a valid Driver’s License and current automotive insurance.
Have a reliable automobile

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; post HS education, preferred
3-5 years of strong sales experience or business management background, preferred

Travel: Up to 60% travel to visit job sites within assigned region.

Sustainable Westchester delivers climate solutions to the governments, businesses, organizations, and people of Westchester County. Through its innovative programming, extensive relationships, and effective advocacy, Sustainable Westchester has been at the forefront of regional and statewide efforts to achieve a clean energy transition, conserve natural resources, promote environmental justice, and help member communities become more prosperous, healthy, resilient, and equitable.

Description:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for carrying out duties related to essential customer service and outreach activities of the Westchester Power program. The Program Coordinator shall demonstrate an enthusiasm for sustainability with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in customer interactions, written materials, and public presentations. It’s helpful if you speak Spanish or have a willingness to learn to better serve our customers.

Qualifications:

This is an entry level position and requires no previous work experience.
Conversational Spanish skills or a willingness to learn are strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills.
High level of organization.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Availability for evening and weekend events.
Proficiency with basic office software programs (MS Office, G-Suite).
Commitment to addressing environmental justice issues and promoting equity and diversity inside and outside of the organizational setting.
Valid driver’s license and reliable fully insured automobile.
Background in sustainability, energy, or a related field is a plus.

Apple’s Global Energy & Sustainability Team expects to transact on several gigawatts of new renewable energy projects globally between now and 2030 to address our Scope 3 carbon footprint. We require a senior renewable energy professional as part of our team expansion to make this a reality.

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.

The Senior Renewable Energy Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing renewable energy transactions for the Global Energy & Sustainability Team’s ongoing renewable energy initiatives. Apple is a global leader in corporate renewable energy, and our worldwide facilities have been powered by 100% renewable electricity for several years. With Apple’s commitment to complete carbon neutrality across our entire product lifecycle by 2030, we have much more work to do. The Global Energy & Sustainability Team is focused on building a portfolio of renewable energy projects to address Scope 3 emissions tied to global Apple device usage.

We require an experienced renewable energy professional to help us source, structure and negotiate deals on a global basis, conduct due diligence, bring them to close, and ensure they meet Apple’s high standards of financial and technical performance, as well as our environmental and social impact. The role requires deep collaboration with a broad range of Apple departments including finance, tax, corporate procurement, legal, government affairs, marketing and communications, environmental technologies, supply chain clean energy program, and the environment, policy, and social initiatives team.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs), investments, utility transactions, renewable energy certificate (REC) and tax credit purchases, and other typical renewable energy contract structures. Our Scope 3 emissions are dispersed throughout the globe, and our renewable energy needs are similarly diverse. Global experience is desired, and frontier market experience will be a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in finance, economics, engineering, or other relevant field with 10+ years of global experience focused on renewable energy transactions, project development and electricity markets.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience sourcing, negotiating, and closing renewable energy transactions globally.
Deep knowledge of renewable energy development, including solar, wind and battery storage technologies, environmental permitting, interconnection, and risk mitigation.
Experience with a wide range of contract structures, including power purchase agreements, tax equity and equity investments, renewable energy credit purchase agreements, utility green programs, and others.
Working relationships with renewable energy developers and financiers across diverse geographies.
Understanding of global renewable energy markets, fundamental economics, and policies.
International renewable energy and climate change experience in major Asian, European, and/or North American markets. Africa and Latin America experience also a plus.
Strong project management and time management skills to complete multiple priorities in a fast-paced global setting.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills and ability to collaborate seamlessly with various colleagues in an unstructured environment.
Work experience demonstrating creative, out-of-the-box thinking, grounded in real-life experience and pragmatic problem solving.

To support our growing Sustainability work, we are looking for an experienced Sustainability Field Specialist to join our Sustainability team. The Sustainability Field Specialists are responsible for working directly with DFA members and regional staff to advance on-farm sustainability initiatives and manage regional program implementation with a focus on greenhouse gas reduction, soil health, water quality, renewable energy, workforce development, and environmental reporting.• In addition, the candidate will help identify customer cost-share and grant funding opportunities to help incentivize farm participation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage on-farm sustainability project implementation across assigned geographies

Share information with farms on greenhouse gas mitigation activities and other environmental improvement opportunities that will maximize overall farm profitability, agronomic productivity, and/or carbon credit generation

Communicate grant and cost-share funding opportunities to farmer-owners made available from customer collaborations and/or governmental programs

Conduct environmental data evaluations and advise/consult with farms on interpreting results for their local context

Identify farms for sustainability projects and assist with data collection including farm demographic data, soil samples, etc.

Coordinate with internal DFA teams including DFA Farm Services departments like Farm Supplies, Agronomy, and Energy, and Area Membership / Field Staff teams. This role will also work closely with Technical Service Providers and may help represent DFA farmer-owner interests to external regional partners.

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.?Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Desired Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Agronomy/Soil Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or another field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two (2) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Food and beverage supply chain experience is preferred; dairy experience is a plus

Experience in project management, communications, compiling reports, metrics tracking and analysis

Strong knowledge of current sustainability industry initiatives, terminology, trends, and tools

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Coordinator (Sustainability) to join the Sustainable Coordination team.

The selected candidate will support the agency in planning and implementing sustainable, resilient, and equitable design and construction. PlaNYC 2023 has set social, economic, and environmental objectives to ensure the sustainable future of New York, while preparing for climate change and reducing our impacts. Advancing the division’s sustainability goals will include a mix of data analysis, creating tools and guidelines, conducting workshops and presentations, and coordinating with internal and external entities.

In addition, the Coordinator (Sustainability) will assist with Envision project certifications thru Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). This position requires work with a variety of project stakeholders including engineers, architects, landscape architects, operators, and community boards where excellent communication and client service skills are required. The selected candidate will also assist with analyzing Infrastructure design and master planning for sustainable design and help develop policies to support design excellence; assist in identifying risks and design issues for various infrastructure projects; assist with the division’s varied portfolio of capital projects; and maintain and update the agency’s database on Infrastructure projects use of various sustainable features.

Lastly, the candidate will support projects throughout the scoping, design, procurement, and construction phases; utilize the agency’s technical resources to ensure that their projects meet DDC’s Commitment Plan objectives; apprise their supervisors of scheduling, construction, and design issues; liaise between contractor and DDC; maintain comprehensive project history files; and coordinate project schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university,
accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect.

The primary purpose of the Sr. Sustainability Coordinator role is to support sustainability initiatives at Fortis jobsites, work collaboratively across other Fortis teams to provide sustainability education and support, and manage the reporting of Fortis’s data center clients’ sustainability requirements under the direction of the Senior Sustainability Manager.

Support Fortis construction teams in delivering client-driven sustainability initiatives – including measuring jobsite emissions, construction waste management, lower carbon construction materials, and other.

Manage sustainability reporting requirements for large scale data center campuses, ensuring data is collected, QA’ed, and reported in a complete and timely manner. Includes construction waste, water, energy, and embodied carbon.

Assist in the development, implementation, and tracking of Fortis jobsite and company-wide sustainability standards for carbon, water, materials, and wellness.

Build relationships with site teams and other Fortis team members to vet sustainability initiatives on projects.

Support LEED construction credit documentation process for relevant projects.

Support sustainability proposal language development with an understanding of clients’ sustainability goals.

Support project interviews and business development efforts.

Implement trade partner training and data collection processes for project sustainability goals and requirements.

Mentor and support newer team members, helping train them on Fortis sustainability initiatives and navigate the different teams at Fortis.

Research strategies to lower Fortis’s overall environmental footprint and reduce wasteful practices.

Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of experience in a relevant sustainability or construction role.

Knowledge of green building and/or ESG standards (LEED, Living Building Challenge, CDP Reporting, EcoVadis, SBTI, etc.).

Ability to work independently and operate as a peer leader in a team environment.

Ability to work successfully on a construction jobsite with site teams and subcontractors.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

LEED AP preferred or similar related accreditation.

Experience in the construction, architecture, or manufacturing field preferred.