Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Formed in 2016, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is a Community Choice Energy provider serving approximately 280,000 residential and commercial customer accounts in thirteen Santa Clara County communities. The SVCE mission is to provide customers with electricity generated from renewable and carbon-free sources at competitive rates, and further accelerate decarbonization through deployment of innovative local programs. Key program areas include: building electrification, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, supporting local policies that advance electrification, and demand management.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Programs Specialist works within the Programs Team of the Customer Success department. The primary purpose of the role is to implement programs and support customers to decarbonize (switch from gas to clean electricity) their homes, businesses, or vehicles, in alignment SVCE’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This position leads or supports the implementation of key customer-facing decarbonization programs, which may include rebates, direct installation services, technical assistance and training, customer engagement, financing, or other program types. This position will primarily support the implementation of Home Rebates, SVCE’s flagship residential building electrification incentive program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports the implementation and administration of community decarbonization programs, including customer support and engagement, program and budget tracking, consultant coordination, stakeholder engagement, data collection, and program evaluation, monitoring, and verification activities.
Researches and evaluates potential enhancements to existing programs by gathering and analyzing available data, collaborating with internal and external partners, collecting stakeholder input, assessing costs and benefits, and developing recommendations for consideration.
Coordinates with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to support collaborations, partnerships, and funding opportunities that advance building and transportation electrification initiatives.
Develops written and oral communications summarizing program activities, results, and lessons learned to support program planning, continuous improvement, and related policy efforts.
Communicates program information and lessons learned with internal colleagues, leadership, external partners, and stakeholders, as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of climate action, sustainability, and energy programs and policies, including community choice aggregation, energy efficiency, building electrification, transportation electrification, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
Knowledge of basic program implementation practices, including outreach, data collection and analysis, program monitoring, evaluation, and documentation.
Ability to analyze information and data, identify trends or inconsistencies, maintain accurate records, and prepare clear reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively with others, and complete assignments with appropriate guidance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, environmental science, environmental studies, or other relevant field preferred.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience supporting sustainability, energy, environmental, customer engagement, or related programs.
Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to organize, analyze, and present data and information.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record that meets SVCE’s requirements for operation of agency vehicles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Salesforce CRM, including reporting, dashboards, and data management.
Customer-focused with experience engaging customers by phone, email, and in person.
Experience managing consultants and contractors to achieve project goals.

SALARY RANGE: $84,000-$110,250

The Environmental Services Division (ESD) within Oakland Public Works is made up of a group of enthusiastic environmental professionals dedicated to promoting solid waste recycling and composting programs; reducing blight through illegal dumping eradication and related enforcement efforts; supporting environmental stewardship with volunteers; providing environmental investigation and remediation services for City-owned land; and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance by City facilities and assets. We accomplish these through active public outreach, stakeholder engagement, logistical support, and enforcement.

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting for two (2) Recycling Program Specialist IIIs. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and experienced individual who can direct, plan, and implement a variety of solid waste and blight reduction, and recycling programs for Oakland including residences, businesses, City offices, and facilities.

We are looking for someone who is:

A self-driven team leader. You will need to take initiative, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong desire to work in public service.
A critical thinker. You will collect and use facts, data, and evidence in choosing and recommending courses of action.
A difference maker. You will have the opportunity to develop and shape innovative recycling programs, procedures, and related outreach initiatives to promote recycling and solid waste/blight reduction.
Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment. Attention to detail is a must to ensure timely delivery of products responsive to specific needs.
An influencer for performance. You will need to set clear, challenging, and attainable goals, and support others in stretching and expanding their capabilities.
A passionate and effective communicator and relationship builder. You will play an important role in interfacing with various City work groups, outside agencies, and community-based organizations, and promote recycling programs to City staff and the public. With this, you will get to establish meaningful professional relationships and communicate with a variety of audiences.

What you will typically be responsible for:

Overseeing personnel and operations of recycling and environmental enforcement programs.
Assessing, recommending, developing, and implementing solid waste reduction and recycling, and illegal dumping enforcement and reduction related programs and policies.
Supporting the procurement and administration of Oakland’s franchise agreements for solid waste collection, recycling, and composting, and management of construction and demolition debris.
Overseeing the procurement and administration of contracts for consulting, community outreach, and other technical services, including writing contract specifications, issuing requests for proposals, accepting and evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating work products.
Developing and managing programs for public/staff outreach to promote recycling, waste reduction, and illegal dumping prevention policies and programs, and for investigating and enforcing against violations.
Overseeing the identification of, application for, and administration of grants.
Preparing technical or City Council reports and legislation.
Staffing citizen advisory bodies, committees, and commissions, and attending meetings of community organizations, City Council, and other groups relating to program implementation.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree with a major in environmental science/studies, waste management, public or business administration or a related field. (A degree in a field other than those listed or a related field will be reviewed for consideration as a substitution for the qualifying educational background. Related experience may also be considered for substitution.)

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing recycling and waste management programs and/or environmental related programs and projects. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Salary Range: $106,175.16 – $130,362.00 Annually

The Building Decarbonization Project Manager will develop, implement, and support projects, policies, and programs that reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and renewable energy, and provide support for building owners, residents, and small businesses. The Project Manager will engage with Boston residents, building owners, and other stakeholders to provide building decarbonization support and to connect them with resources. The Building Decarbonization Project Manager will report to the Director of Community Energy Programs in the Environment Department and will work closely with other members of the Community Energy Programs Carbon Neutrality Team.

Mayor Wu’s administration is committed to a Green New Deal for Boston by reducing planet-warming pollution while creating economic opportunities for everyone, especially those from environmental justice communities who often suffer the worst impacts of climate change. The Carbon Neutrality team in the Environment Department works to implement building decarbonization policies and programs, including the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO 2.0), which sets carbon targets for medium- and large-sized buildings across Boston to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and the Retrofit Resource Hub, which provides technical and financial resources to building owners and tenants.
Responsibilities

Becomes thoroughly familiar with the City of Boston’s climate and sustainability goals and the City’s administrative structure, programs, and staff responsibilities for climate action.
Supports and manages projects and programs to advance energy efficiency and emissions reduction in Boston buildings of all sizes and use types.
Supports the development and implementation of building sector policies and regulations.
Engages with individuals, small and large businesses, non-profits, and institutions to provide decarbonization assistance.
Connects building owners to funding and financing opportunities for decarbonization retrofits. Stays current with Mass Save and other incentive programs and engages in opportunities to improve program offerings and design.
Supports content development and design of the Retrofit Resource Hub and related communication.
Leads innovative and inclusive community outreach and engagement.
Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with neighborhood, non-profit, business, and institutional groups to ensure that all parts of the Boston community are engaged in the development and implementation of building sector policies and programs.
Works with City agencies to expand the integration of climate action in their activities and develop resources for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to take action.
Stays current with scientific, green building, and clean technology developments and conveys them in practical terms to stakeholders.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in environmental science or policy, building science, building management, engineering, community development, community organizing, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
Direct experience with green building technologies.
Strong verbal, written, and communication skills; experience working with different communication styles and ability to present to diverse audiences.
Fluency in at least two of the following: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, and Vietnamese strongly preferred.
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse interests and backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team; experience working on a diverse team.
Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in the City of Boston to improve the lives of all residents.
Familiarity with net zero design principles for new buildings and deep retrofits is strongly preferred.
Experience with ArcGIS, customer relationship management systems (e.g., Salesforce), Drupal, email campaign management systems, data visualization software (e.g., Power BI), and other software platforms is strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $70,386.25 – $96,634.98 Annually

WSP USA is seeking a highly motivated Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Specialist to lead the delivery of energy efficiency, building performance, retro-commissioning, decarbonization, and mechanical building systems projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, client relationship management, financial oversight, and team development to ensure successful project execution and exceptional client service.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
3-5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, building systems, energy efficiency, sustainability consulting, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of:
HVAC systems
Hydronic systems
Plumbing systems
Building performance optimization
Energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies
Building design, construction, and commissioning practices
Proficiency with engineering and project management software, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for licensure.
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Science, or related field.
LEED Accreditation, Energy Management Certification, or equivalent sustainability credential.
Experience with Revit and building performance modeling tools.
Experience with healthcare, science & technology, commercial, or institutional facilities.
Active participation in relevant professional organizations.

Expected Salary: $94,400 – $125,000

You will be a key member of Hershey’s Global Sustainability Team and the enterprise focal point for operational sustainability performance and non-FLAG decarbonization coordination. You will combine technical expertise, analytics, and portfolio-level oversight to help advance Hershey’s environmental commitments across manufacturing and the broader value chain.

This role is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, reports to the Director, Environmental Sustainability, and may require approximately 20% travel to operational facilities across the continental United States.
What will you do?

• Operational performance: Monitor enterprise energy, water, waste, and emissions performance; identify trends, risks, and high-impact improvement opportunities across Hershey’s manufacturing network.

• Energy and water expertise: Provide actionable insight on energy efficiency, fuel use, Scope 1 and 2 emissions, water use, high-risk watersheds, and high-consumption facilities.

• Dashboards and investment support: Strengthen performance dashboards and executive reporting, and help prioritize sustainability capital projects and business cases.

• Decarbonization portfolio: Maintain non-FLAG emissions pathways, forecasts, scenario models, roadmap progress, dependencies, and performance visibility across functions.

• Cross-functional delivery: Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Responsible Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, ESG Controllership, Supply Chain, logistics teams, suppliers, and co-manufacturing partners.

• Roadmap acceleration: Support supplier engagement, transportation and logistics decarbonization, internal waste reduction, acquired-business integration, and evaluation of emerging technology, data, and AI solutions.

• External engagement: Build relationships with industry groups, solution providers, and other organizations that can help accelerate progress against environmental goals.
Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, energy management, decarbonization, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field required; an advanced degree in an environmental or sustainability discipline is preferred.

• Experience with operational environmental performance, including energy and water efficiency programs.

• Strong analytical capability in emissions modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting, databases, dashboards, and executive-ready storytelling.

• Working knowledge of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG accounting, non-FLAG decarbonization, the GHG Protocol, and enterprise ESG reporting processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on technical topics while coordinating across multiple business functions and external partners.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement skills.

• Preferred: experience with capital projects, manufacturing engineering, Power BI or similar business intelligence tools, sustainability data platforms, AI-enabled sustainability solutions, renewable energy, energy markets, or low-carbon technologies.

Salary Range: $87,840 to $109,800 per year

The Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) is a non-profit coalition working with industry, academia, partner non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government, and utilities to advance the land-based and offshore wind industry in the Southeastern U.S. We take a business-minded and economically focused approach to building the case for wind energy, including the wind supply chain. SEWC regularly convenes stakeholders across our 11-state footprint and leads or participates in strategically important initiatives and discussions to bring wind to the region. We are passionate about growing the wind industry in the Southeast.

THE ROLE

The Program Manager will be an integral part of advancing SEWC’s program and policy priorities in Arkansas. This includes building and leading various outreach and education efforts, establishing relationships with stakeholders, and supporting member communications. You will be a key staff member in a small, energetic, and mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial culture. Can-do attitudes and self-starters will fit well. This position reports to the Central States Senior Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVES

Minimum 4-5 years of experience, graduate level education, or a combination of experience and graduate level education in relevant NGO, government relations, energy organizations, or other related professional environments.

Strong prioritization, decision making, and strategic thinking skills.

Must be capable of developing strong professional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., industry, non-profits, government, policy-makers) via phone, video, in-person and email.

Experience organizing partners, convening stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and gaining consensus.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, work effectively from home and maintain a positive attitude.

The candidate must be a self starter and be able to provide examples of proactive thinking and initiatives.

A passion for seeing the clean energy industry grow and a strong drive to contribute to SEWC’s success.

Excellent oral and written presentation skills, including translating technical information to the everyday audience.

NICE TO HAVES

Master’s degree or commensurate experience in a related field.

Exposure in the energy, environmental, or climate fields.

Knowledge of Asana or similar project management tools.

COMPENSATION: $65,000-75,000, plus 401k plan with company match, technology stipend, 15 days of annual paid time off, 13+ paid holidays including Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day, and healthcare reimbursement.

Bloomberg’s Global Sustainability Office (GSO) is responsible for the development and execution of Bloomberg’s enterprise-wide sustainability strategy, program implementation, and external reporting. The GSO collaborates across the business under a robust governance structure to set comprehensive ESG-related objectives, targets and action plans that drive the business toward its global sustainability commitments.

What’s The Role?

We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded, and hands-on Sustainability Manager to lead our operational, reporting, and market-based sustainability functions. Reporting directly to the Sustainability Officer, this role operates as a “player-coach,” balancing strategic leadership with direct execution while managing a dedicated 4-person team.

In this role, you will own the firm’s comprehensive Decarbonization Plan—setting reduction pathways, evaluating technical levers, and driving progress across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. You will view sustainability through a market-driven and regulatory lens while participating in climate scenario analysis and stress testing projects to build organizational resilience. Crucially, you will build strong partnerships with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, fostering a positive environment of influence to drive momentum, while translating complex concepts into clear presentations for senior management.

You’ll Need to Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related quantitative field.
8+ years of progressive experience in corporate sustainability, decarbonization planning, carbon markets, ESG reporting, or sustainable operations.
Proven track record operating as a player-coach or team lead, with experience directly managing individual contributors in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing enterprise Decarbonization Plans, including marginal abatement cost modeling, Scope 1-3 reduction roadmaps, and target tracking.
Proven capability to build high-trust relationships across a wide group of stakeholders, utilizing a positive, persuasive leadership style to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Experience participating in or contributing to climate stress testing, physical/transition climate risk assessments, or scenario analysis frameworks.
Exceptional executive presence and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to distill complex technical, regulatory, and decarbonization concepts into compelling narratives for senior leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise sustainability reporting and collaborating directly with corporate accounting and financial reporting functions (such as an ESG Controller).
In-depth knowledge of current and emerging global sustainability regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., CSRD, SEC climate rules, state-level climate legislation, ISSB, TCFD, GHG Protocol).

We’d Love to See:

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Law, or a related quantitative discipline.
Prior experience presenting directly to C-suite executives, Board committees, or senior cross-functional steering groups.
Experience with internal financial controls, third-party ESG data assurance, and external audit processes.

Salary Range = 160,000 – 235,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus