Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

MaGrann Associates is looking for two Energy Engineers (one in New Jersey and one in New York) who will be responsible for completing performance audits for existing multifamily buildings, including field assessments, utility bill analysis, energy modeling, cost estimating, financial analysis, and report preparation. The Energy Engineer will also perform visual verification of installed measures following audits and act as a technical consultant for clients as well as an interface to program agencies.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinate aspects of completion of audits on multifamily buildings and apartment complexes;

Perform on-site assessments, including detailed data collection and performance testing;

Obtain utility usage data from clients and analyze to isolate high usage components/units;

Coordinate or complete energy modeling using appropriate program-approved software;

Coordinate or complete estimation of savings and implementation cost for potential upgrade measures;

Compose audit reports summarizing findings, financial analysis, and recommendation;

Perform site visits to verify appropriate installation of recommended measures;

Obtain post-implementation utility usage information and report actual savings;

Monitor new products and energy industry related developments pertinent to audits;

Monitor incentive program opportunities and assist in development of appropriate product offerings;

Assist in the development of operation tools to improve quality and reduce time to complete audits;

Train and direct administrative and field staff to allow them to cost-effectively perform appropriate audit tasks;

Conduct peer reviews of audits completed by coworkers;

Other duties assigned by MaGrann Associates, including CAD drafting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum of Associates in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s preferred

3-5 years of related experience conducting residential (multifamily) energy audits

Knowledge of HVAC engineering theories and methodologies

Knowledge of building automation and controls

Knowledge of design documents

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Reliable travel abilities

Basic Functions: Assist the Sustainability and Technical Services teams with routine tasks to assist AMP and our Members with tracking sustainability programs and training services effectiveness, develop targeted marketing strategies, and other matters as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Gather data for AMP’s annual sustainability report.

2. Enhance tracking and reporting for Member programs like EcoSmart Choice, Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat, Grant Services, Apprenticeship and Safety Training.

3. Collect and analyze data to monitor progress with sustainability initiatives.

4. Support implementation of a pilot pollinator habitat installation.

5. Assist with updating and maintaining the searchampsites.com website as needed, including the Business and Community Resources section (Member Community Profiles) and the Sites & Buildings section.

6. Assist as needed with the Efficiency Smart Member renewal process.

7. Assist as needed with the preparation and distribution of the Key Accounts Plus program annual reports to Members.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

1. Achievement of sophomore, junior or senior status at an accredited four-year college or university.

2. Engineering, environmental science, or related scientific field of study is required.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

4. Must have strong math, science and analytical skills.

5. Must be highly accurate and detail oriented, possess the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize project workloads.

6. Must possess the ability to independently organize, prioritize and manage both workload and time.

7. Must possess the ability to periodically work independently without direct supervision and in a responsible manner.

8. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to read, input and analyze data in Excel required.

9. Must possess valid driver’s license.

10. Some travel and/or field work may be required.

Every day, we’re using and wasting more energy and resources than ever before, and this isn’t good news for the planet. At IKEA, we’d like to create more from less. Because we know that when we produce less waste, we’ll be able to leave a cleaner, healthier planet to the generations to come.

As a Sustainability Specialist, responsible for improving waste & recycling practices for the Distribution / Customer Fulfillment Center, you will:

Engage and motivate others to accomplish sustainability unit goals, which include environmental, social, and economic, by sharing knowledge, trends, and best practices.

Act as the designated IKEA representative responsible for processes and audits as needed within the unit.

Build strong relationships with both internal and external partners as a primary link to the IKEA values and sustainability.

Liaise with external partners in the community coordinating community activities like volunteering events, donation drives, and overall brand awareness.

Identify and capture processes and opportunities within the unit to improve local goals and metrics related to social responsibility.

Retain and measure data associated with unit and country goals.

Maintain a clean and safe work area in all locations within the fulfilment unit.

Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.
Together as a Team
Some would call us idealists who want to change the world, but we are firm believers that we actually can have a positive impact on people, society and planet. We put our heads together to solve the big questions: how IKEA products can become circular by using material and resources in the best way, how to improve the lives of the people who create our products, and how IKEA can benefit the communities where we operate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous material handling equipment experience preferred.
Strong communication skills.
Requirements
Ability to lift, sit, stand, and walk for length of shift.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a full-time Home Performance Field Technician to perform visual inspections, diagnostic testing, collecting field data and verifying single-family homes to various energy and green certifications such as Energy Star, NGBS, LEED for Homes and more.

Daily Job Duties:

Inspect new residential buildings for code compliance and energy efficient construction features including framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC
Perform diagnostic testing for whole house air leakage and duct leakage in new homes to calculate energy efficiency performance
Communicate directly with home builders and trades, to help them meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
Accurate, real-time entry of field data into energy modeling software

Required Qualifications:

Fast and accurate data entry
Technical proficiency and basic computer skills
Preferred experience with iOS, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and energy modeling software.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 feet unassisted
Ability to work outdoors, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces and attics
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Certifications and Experience:

OSHA 10 certification
HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation
High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)

In this exciting new Sustainability Specialist role, you will play a crucial part in advancing our sustainability initiatives across key focus areas: Better Products, Better for People, and Better Planet. As a vital support in project coordination, research, and reporting, you will help drive our mission forward by facilitating data gathering for sustainability certifications and operational metrics. If you’re ready to contribute your skills to a purpose-driven company and help shape a more sustainable world, we want to hear from you!

You will share your talents as a Sustainability Specialist in the following ways:

Project Coordination: You will support and coordinate projects to ensure the company delivers on sustainability priorities and builds the company’s capacity to address risk and opportunities related to sustainability and corporate responsibility. You will partner collaboratively across the company to influence environmental, social, and financial impacts that benefits our strategic priorities.
Better Product (Sustainable Materials and Sustainable Supply Chains): You will support product, materials, and supply chain initiatives to continuously improve and advance our position with sustainability, corporate citizenship, and health & safety standards. Your work will support priorities related to sustainable raw materials, sustainable packaging, and chemicals management.
Better for the Planet (Operations): You will support strategic operations initiatives to achieve increasingly positive results with respect to sustainability including environmental, social and financial impacts. Your work will support priorities related to climate & renewable energy, clean transportation, and circularity & waste.
Data, Measurement and Reporting: You will support the gathering, maintaining and analyzing of sustainability data, measurement, and reporting efforts.
Education and Communication: You will support communication strategies that will educate, inspire and influence customers, staff, partners, and community on sustainability and corporate responsibility while reinforcing our position as an industry leader.

You will bring the following experiences & qualifications as a Sustainability Manager:

2-5 years of experience supporting sustainability and/or corporate responsibility initiatives.

Well organized, detail oriented and high level of self-motivation.

Proven experience working with sustainability products and operations

Demonstrated project coordination skills.

Proven success collaborating across multiple business areas to achieve results and deliver meaningful results on time.

Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and able to shift easily between multiple projects.

Ability to gather and synthesize data in a way that is easy to understand.

Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, capable of creating impactful presentations and performing detailed data analysis.

ICF is seeking a Clean Transportation Researcher responsible for planning and completing project tasks related to vehicle electrification, alternative fuels, emission reduction, transportation decarbonization, and advanced technologies in the transportation sector. Work may include research and writing related to the costs and benefits of advanced vehicle technologies and alternative transportation fuels, development of policy and program recommendations to support accelerated deployment of zero emission vehicles, research on industry trends, writing reports and developing presentations. Work primarily supports federal clients such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy.

This is a full-time, hybrid position from ICF’s Cambridge, MA office. Consideration will be given for May – July 2025 start dates.

Key Responsibilities

Staying current and connected with the electric and alternative fuel vehicle market, including trends, policies, key players, and more

Analyzing locations for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and/or stations for alternative fuels

Staying current and connected with the electric and alternative fuel vehicle market, including trends, policies, key players, and more

Leading or supporting the development and deployment of communications, outreach, and training resources, including case studies, fact sheets, webinars, in-person events, presentations, and other opportunities

Developing innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working as part of a team

Data collection and maintenance

Interacting and communicating with clients

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, environmental science/management, energy, public policy, or a related field

U.S. Citizenship required per federal contract requirements.

Preferred Skills

Understanding how to read legislation and policy/regulatory context surrounding transportation energy and alternative fuels

Government support in deploying electric/alternative fuel vehicles or related program implementation

Public agency consulting

Electric vehicles and Alternative fuels

Alternative fuel vehicle market research and data collection experience

The City of Portland is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the City’s efforts in long-range planning and community development, with a strong emphasis on racial, economic, and climate justice.

As the Director, you will provide strategic leadership for BPS’s broad portfolio of work including long-range planning, climate action, waste management, community technology and digital equity, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)–a landmark initiative that invests in clean energy, green jobs, and climate resilience, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

The Director will guide a high-performing team of professionals (approximately 145 FTE) and collaborate with City leaders, especially within the Community and Economic Development Service Area, community organizations, other jurisdictions, and external stakeholders in a rapidly changing and politically dynamic environment. The Director will lead a team of six (6) direct reports and manage a budget of over $150 million to ensure Portland remains a national leader in climate action and continues to foster equitable economic opportunities and social justice for all Portlanders.

Essential Competencies for Success:

Visionary Leadership: Sets a clear and compelling vision for the bureau, driving transformative change with a focus on embedding, sustainability, climate action, and equity into all policies and practices. Promotes and maintains a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Equity and Inclusion: Brings a deep, demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social and environmental justice, with a proven track record of advancing equity in community planning, policy, and resource allocation, including a focus on systemic racism and its impacts on marginalized communities.
Political Acumen: Navigates complex political landscapes, balancing diverse stakeholder interests and building consensus across political, community, and business sectors to advance progressive policies. Skilled in building and leveraging relationships with elected officials, advocacy groups, and government agencies to secure resources, influence policy decisions, and drive systemic change in alignment with long-term sustainability, equity, and climate-action goals.
Strategic Thinking: Strategically balances short-term priorities with long-term goals for sustainability, community development, and climate resilience.
Accountability and Transparency: Prioritizes transparency and demonstrates measurable outcomes through publicly accessible data.
Innovation and Problem-Solving: Ability to innovate and find creative solutions to complex urban and environmental challenges including leveraging public-private partnerships and exploring entrepreneurial funding tools.
Operational Excellence: Uses executive management skills to ensure the bureau operates efficiently and delivers results within budget and on schedule.
Strategic Communication: Communicates effectively and presents complex issues to diverse audiences with clarity, integrity, and presence. Represents the City in public settings and advocates for the bureau’s priorities at local, regional, and national levels.

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

Experience leading and managing large, complex, and customer-focused planning, climate, community technology, waste and recycling, social justice, and/or community development initiatives, with a proven track record in overseeing financial administration and regulatory functions in both the public and private sectors.
Experience addressing social, political, economic, and environmental issues impacting urban planning and sustainability, and successfully developing long-range strategic plans and goals that incorporate climate resilience, social, racial, and economic justice, and community development.
Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with communities of color, underserved populations, elected officials, community leaders, and internal stakeholders, ensuring inclusive participation and valuing diverse perspectives in decision-making processes.
Experience developing innovative programs and leveraging public-private partnerships and resources to advance sustainability and urban planning goals, fostering community revitalization, economic growth, and environmental justice.
Experience managing, coaching, and retaining a diverse workforce, while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizational culture and community engagement efforts, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and performance standards.
Knowledge of community and economic development principles, with the ability to assess the broader economic impact of city policies and regulations and implement strategies to foster community revitalization and long-term growth.

Although not required, you may have:

Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible management experience in urban planning, environmental science, public administration, or a closely related field.

Provide strategic leadership in all areas of sustainability at UVM including development and implementation of the campus wide Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (CSP). Provide leadership in supervision and direction of the Office of Sustainability staff as well as budget and financial oversight. Collaborate with the University Controller in leading the Socially Responsible Investing Advisory Council (SRIAC) as well as oversight of the Sustainability Campus Fund. Coordinate communications regarding sustainability on campus, interpret related policies and regulations, and ensure compliance. Oversee the gathering and reporting of all data related to sustainability initiatives, alternative energy, energy usage, and carbon emissions, as well as STARS reporting and goals, and coordinate strategic goals with other University partners.

Report directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Work with the VP for Finance and Administration to elevate the University’s national profile as a leader in sustainability and environmental innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, environment studies or related field with six to eight years of related experience to include associated budget oversight required. Demonstrated experience in overall management of sustainability planning and implementation of energy efficiency programs required. Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, decision-making environment, including direct experience interacting with executive management, on a regular basis required. Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently required. Effective communication, presentation, problem-solving and team-building skills required. Ability to reconcile differing viewpoints and to make constructive policy recommendations required. Management experience supervising professionals required. Ability to use various software and technology, including financial software required. Proven and effective project management skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, environment studies or related field with six to eight years of related experience to include associated budget oversight required. Demonstrated experience in overall management of sustainability planning and implementation of energy efficiency programs required. Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, decision-making environment, including direct experience interacting with executive management, on a regular basis required. Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently required. Effective communication, presentation, problem-solving and team-building skills required. Ability to reconcile differing viewpoints and to make constructive policy recommendations required. Management experience supervising professionals required. Ability to use various software and technology, including financial software required. Proven and effective project management skills required.

Penn State’s Sustainability Institute is looking to hire a Penn State student intern who will work for at least the remainder of the academic years of 2024-’25 and ’25 to ’26.

This student will assist Penn State Sustainability’s efforts to support the integration of sustainability across Penn State’s curriculum, support best practices for informal and formal community climate change and sustainabilityengagement and education, and setting up workshops for sustainability education and climate planning. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate knowledge of sustainabilityeducation, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, environmental justice, community engagement, and informal community education. Candidates should have a record of accomplishment on sustainability.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: supporting the development of sustainability courses in partnership with university partners, reporting on results of sustainabilityeducation to student, faculty, staff, and administrative stakeholders including University leadership and government agencies, supporting workshops for sustainability education, visiting undergraduate classes to communicate about sustainability and to recruit for sustainability education initiatives, assisting in the logistics of external-facing programming for climate action planning.

The successful candidate will:

Be a team player, with a GPA above 3.0, and superb written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Be a quick learner, able to manage and organize multiple sources of information, synthesize multiple sources of information into reports, lessons, course content, outreach activities, and possible recommendations.
Have a record of interest in and knowledge about environmental justice, sustainability, educational programming, and policy.
Maintain a log of goals, activities, and objectives.
Have a driver’s license and able to drive to locations using a campus vehicle.

This paid internship will be for up to 20 hours per week throughout the school year with the possibility for more hours during the summer.

Join UB Sustainability as a Sustainability Operations Coordinator. This role involves managing student employees, supporting sustainability initiatives, enhancing communications, overseeing budgets, advancing human resources, managing spaces, implementing sustainable business functions, and coordinating events.

Key Responsibilities

Management and Supervision: Oversee and coordinate student employees (approx. 25).
Event and Programmatic Impact: Assist in student initiatives and support key programs. Plan and implement sustainability events.
Communications: Manage the UB Sustainability website and newsletter.
Budget and Finance: Draft budgets and maintain financial oversight. Oversee purchases .
Human Resources: Perform HR duties and coordinate search committees.
Space Management: Steward the GRoW Clean Energy Center and other spaces.
Support to CSO: Act as assistant to the Chief Sustainability Officer.

Here is how we align our goals with your interests

Passion: Strong interest in sustainability, climate change, and resilience.
Attributes: Patience and tenacity for making changes in large institutions.
Knowledge: Familiarity with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Professional experience in sustainability through jobs, internships, or volunteer work.
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.