Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing over 800 energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, green hydrogen and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s national security, economic and climate goals with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power.

ACP is proud to offer a summer internship program which runs for approximately 10 weeks from June 5th through August 16th. These positions are required to work on a hybrid office schedule out of our Washington, DC headquarters and as such, applicants much be local to the DC area or able to relocate to DC for the 10-week period. Internships are paid $20/hour on a semimonthly pay schedule.

Position Overview:

The Offshore Wind Policy Intern will be working on a wide range of offshore wind policy issues related to ensuring a clear and predictable federal permitting process for offshore wind, creating sustainable commercial framework through policy solutions at the state and federal level, and strengthen public and political support for offshore wind projects. Their daily tasks will include:

Working on offshore wind related research to support the greater offshore wind department and ACP’s policy team.
The development of fact sheets.
Administrative items including taking notes during meetings, preparing meeting summaries, and assisting with other meeting related tasks.
Assisting with analysis of offshore wind impacts on the marine ecosystem.

Qualifications & Skills:

Preferred applicants should be a current student attending an accredited university currently seeking to major or minor in political science, engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, or energy. Applications should ideally have a strong interest in renewable energy and solutions to climate change. Someone with familiarity in marine sciences is preferred to assist in analysis of offshore wind impacts on the marine ecosystem and the creation of white papers and fact sheets based on that analysis.

The Project Developer will organize and manage multiple projects in Alaska and contribute to efforts around the world. This position will entail several development activities including schedules and deadlines, site characterization, modeling, permitting and licensing and stakeholder outreach. This role will be a critical member of a high-performing, skilled, multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, identifying opportunities for team growth, and delivering efficiencies. The successful candidate will have the ability to rigorously apply basic science concepts, and the ability to use communication skills to mediate interactions among engineering staff, scientific and non-scientific governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public. Areas of technical expertise which will be considered useful include: environmental science (physical and biological), oceanography, and civil or environmental engineering.
Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

Manage the implementation, adoption and refinement of Alaska project development and operations processes with particular focus on project milestones and operations processes with particular focus on project milestones and schedules
Assist in developing project objectives, schedules, and budget involving all relevant stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimize project
Support the identification of new development opportunities, strategic partners, and funding mechanisms.
Represent ORPC at industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market trends, networking results,
Ability to articulate complex science and engineering topics to diverse audiences
Contribute to the planning, management and implementation of site characterization efforts including, but not limited to, hydraulic resource assessments (desktop analyses, field measurements and data analysis) as well as environmental studies (ice, fisheries and marine mammals). Ability to travel to remote locations for stakeholder engagement and site characterization.
Develop hydraulic models to inform array design and
Carry out comprehensive energy yield modeling based on results of desktop analyses, measured resource and hydraulic model
Technical writing proficiency for proposals, reports, permitting, environmental and market studies.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities:

Monitor compliance to applicable codes, permits, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Manage, review, and coordinate projects and proposals developed in-house or by consultants
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Marine Sciences, or related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Knowledge of ERP systems and database software.
3-5 years’ experience with project development in renewable energy or similar projects, including: writing scope of work, scheduling, budgeting, document interpretation, pricing on hard bid, bid analysis, design-build, and negotiated projects.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

The Energy Campaigns Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the organization’s plans for the deployment of and legislative support of clean energy in Indiana. The Coordinator will cover a wide array of policy arenas and interface with diverse stakeholders, including REMCs, heavy industry, frontline communities, construction interests, labor unions, ratepayers, and the legislative and executive branches, with the guidance and support of the Executive Director.

The goal of Indiana Conservation Voters and its family of organizations is to ensure that Indiana’s elected officials are held accountable to Hoosiers who deserve clean energy, water and air. We envision an Indiana where the voices of voters, impacted communities, and future generations are centered, and where a new movement of engaged Hoosiers demand that their government prioritizes them and the land, air, and water on which they rely.

Duties and responsibilities:

Support coalition efforts to decarbonize heavy industry, through accountability tactics, research communications, and legislation, with a focus on frontline communities, organized labor, and economic development.
Demonstrate a commitment to environmental justice, educate legislative leaders on environmental justice and identify new initiatives.
Execute a plan to educate and train clean energy candidates for and directors of rural electric membership cooperative boards.
Identify clean energy policy’s relationship to political messaging and candidates for state and local office.
Educate select local government leaders on clean energy siting and energy efficiency and electrification in local building ordinances.
Help the Executive Director identify other energy policy verticals in which to expand, such as implementation of select programs from the Inflation Reduction Act, while providing strategic advice and support.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.

Required qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience in Indiana state government, state government relations, in-state political campaigns, and/or grassroots advocacy.
Self-starter who is excited to create and take creative ownership of their own book of work.
Passion for environmental issues and advocacy for the state of Indiana.
Eager to learn quickly and across a broad range of subjects.
Preference for balancing multiple initiatives simultaneously as opposed to focusing on solely a single initiative.
Creative problem solver and experimenter who thrives when given the freedom to test their own assumptions and lead their own decision making.
Ability to quickly learn new topics and distill complicated concepts into easily understood intermediate steps and manageable action items.
Adept communicator who is capable of teaching others and projecting authority.
Strong focus on clear deadlines, deliverables, and measurable goals.

Preferred:

Existing relationships with staff from NGOs, Indiana state government, and industry.
Working knowledge of any area of energy policy and environmental justice.

Salary: $50,000

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG seeks a talented entry-level environmental analyst to support a range of federal, state, and local climate change and clean energy programs. This position will be either at ERG’s Boston or Concord, MA offices.
Job Description:

Research various clean energy topics
Data management and analysis
Characterizing trends; generating tables, charts, and other visualizations
Writing to present analyses and convey results to diverse audiences
Communication with clients
Learning about and working on a range of sustainability and clean energy topics as an active part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications and Skills:

B.A./B.S. degree in a relevant field
0 to 5 years of experience
Coursework or experience in environmental science, sustainability, and/or energy policy/technology
Strong analytical and data management skills are desired, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to submit transcripts
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and attention to detail

$52,000 – $57,000 a year

Summary:

Provides analysis and decision support to assist the Energy Manager with the Forest County Potawatomi Community’s efforts to achieve its goal of becoming 100% energy independent through both energy efficiency and renewable energy generation.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers a database of energy use and renewable energy generation for tribal government facilities.
Estimates environmental impacts of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Provides decision support through financial and economic modeling of energy projects.
Models climate change impacts and mitigations of resilient infrastructure.
Writes or contributes to technical reports and grant applications.
Assists the Energy Manager with additional duties including education, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and other topics, as needed.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability science or an analytical science major required.
2-3 year’s experience in environmental and / or economic analysis of sustainability projects.
Proficient in financial and economic analysis techniques.
A clear understanding of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency techniques.
Clean understanding of sustainability accounting principles.
Advanced skills in quantitative analysis software and a preference to the ability to write python.
Experience with professional technical writing, including grant applications, preferred.
Work experience within tribal government is preferred.

Responsible for gathering and analyzing sustainability-related data and ensuring completion of sustainability assessments and reports, the position tracks, benchmarks and analyzes a wide range of metrics related to Lehigh’s operations. This position collaborates and works closely with a number of departments on campus to accurately track and report data and manage projects. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Manage internal campus sustainability data collection and reporting as it relates to Lehigh’s Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 and Climate Action Strategy
*Collect Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 goal progress data and develop annual progress report scorecard
*Develop ongoing gap analysis to determine where Lehigh is lagging and provide actionable recommendations
*Collect and manage waste tracking data from departments
*Maintain the LEED credit sheets for capital projects to assist design consultants and the capital projects team with LEED submissions
*Manage data in GRITS, including GRITS Goals, in coordination with LU Facilities
*Collect data and manage Lehigh’s annual greenhouse gas inventory process
*Collect Climate Action Strategy progress data
*Prepare data visualization materials to present to the campus community and senior leadership

2. Manage internal transportation and real estate data collection and reporting
*Collect progress data across all mobility data sources
*Prepare data visualization materials to present to the campus community and senior leadership

*Support management of financial projections and cash flow reports
*Perform other metrics and reporting tasks for Lehigh Transportation and Real Estate Services, as needed

3. Manage external data collection and reporting for sustainability assessments and reports and work to continuously improve Lehigh’s rankings
*Collect data from departments university-wide and report to AASHE STARS annually
*Develop ongoing gap analysis to determine how to continue to improve Lehigh’s AASHE STARS score and rating
*Report annually to AASHE’s Sustainable Campus Index and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges
*Collect sustainability data for Times Higher Education survey to support OIRSA

4. Manage projects for sustainability and real estate initiatives
*Improve campus performance related to waste and climate action
*Manage all aspects of various special projects for real estate that require interactions and communications with various stakeholders, follow through, and independent decision making to keep projects moving forward and goals to be met
*Review and evaluate project progress and determine necessary actions to resolve problems

5. Support student experiential learning projects by bridging the gap between operational data needs and faculty
*Oversee the Real Food Challenge and Sustainable and Healthful Food Purchasing Policy data collection and research with Lehigh Dining
*Support students working on the LU Partnership for Sustainable UN Missions program
*Support students working on Campus Sustainable Impact Fellowship Projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental studies, Engineering, Planning, Business or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Three to five years related work experience

Strong quantitative skills and data visualization skills

Understanding of metrics tracking across sustainability topic areas such as climate, energy, water, waste, transportation, purchasing

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft (Excel and PowerPoint)

Experience in Tableau data visualization software a plus

Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills, time management and sound judgment

Ability to lead a project team

Adaptability and flexibility in the workplace to respond effectively to work conditions if plans don’t go as organized originally

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

Ready to make a difference?
Join our team of dedicated Home Energy Auditors conducting residential energy audits in southern Maryland! Combine your expertise in residential energy efficiency with superior customer service to deliver energy savings, comfort solutions, and other recommendations to program participants. In this role, you’ll enjoy a field-based, independent, and flexible work schedule that allows you to experience something new every day!

Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

Conduct home energy assessments in residential homes, entering attics, basements and crawl spaces
Perform initial air leakage testing, and visual inspection of existing equipment within the home.
Investigate main drivers of energy consumption in a given home.
Install instant savings measures such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), showerheads and other energy savings devices
Troubleshoot comfort issues and prepare customer report summarizing opportunities found during visit
Complete detailed and accurate data collection and enter the data in the utility modeling software.
Interact with homeowners and tenants, answering questions regarding energy efficiency and recommended next steps
Promote and encourage adoption of energy saving measures recommended in the home energy assessment
Provide or refer customers to technical, administrative and financial assistance.
Coordinate with program Quality Assurance activities such as field inspections and customer surveys
Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 50% to 65% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

High School Diploma and
2+ years of related or professional work experience
Basic mechanical skills and ability to install basic home items such as light bulbs, showerheads, and potentially thermostats with training
Able to lift boxes no heavier than 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking, standing, above head arm movements
Must be able to pass an MVR and background check

What we would like you to have:

Experience promoting energy efficiency in the residential sector
BPI certified Building Analyst or Energy Auditor
Experience with energy modeling software
Understanding of building science applications or construction background
Experience with the home improvement market in Maryland (direct experience in production, administration or sales, or experience working with home improvement industry at a utility, public agency or non-governmental organization)
Advanced knowledge of residential energy-efficient technologies
Customer service and/or sales conversion experience

The Community Energy Educator will primarily assist with the teaching of energy efficiency and clean energy education programs in the Mohawk Valley Region, specifically in Oneida, Herkimer, Schoharie, Otsego, Fulton and Montgomery Counties. This position is also responsible for working as a team member and provides input to his/her/their supervisor on implementation and evaluation of these energy programs. This position, alongside other Energy Team members, will work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with an emphasis in low-to-moderate income and priority communities, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses.

Work includes assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships and working with community partners and local stakeholders to lend energy efficiency and clean energy programs to more-holistically address energy inequities. This program will deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to: providing educational tables/booths at community events; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads/clients to provide additional information; assist leads/clients with navigating every step of applying for relevant energy efficiency and clean energy programs available to them; helping troubleshoot obstacles to adopting clean energy strategies; coordinating with local energy contractors in providing accurate information on the programs, etc. This position will work with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs, including assisting with training, engaging or coordinating the work of volunteers and interns in program delivery. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements. Program oversight and direction will be provided by the Energy & Environment Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, with additional support and leadership from senior members of the regional Energy team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience).

Experience relevant to the role of the position, including but not limited to, any of the following:

teaching non-formal educational programs, with a preference for experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy, or related topics

social work with an emphasis on housing/energy assistance

assisting low-income households receive subsidized housing services

Experience working independently, as well as an effective team member.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to build relationships with diverse audiences and work to cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment for program participants and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to learn new information and communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities according to those set with the team and immediate supervisor.

An earnest desire to empower households and communities to create change and a matching patience to move at the speed of trust.

Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable

Experience establishing and working with community stakeholders, especially those with limited income.

Experience working with, and assisting in developing institutional relationships in Oneida, Herkimer, Schoharie, Otsego, Fulton or Montgomery Counties.

Experience working as a volunteer or supervising volunteers.

Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.

Aptitude for digital technologies and strategies for educational and communication applications. Empathy, sincerity, and an ability to positively navigate challenges.

Summary

The Sustainability Analyst is responsible for supporting the DCHA sustainability team in analyzing energy performance and developing strategic sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects. The Sustainability Analyst work will focus on 1) Reporting: site and portfolio reports from data management systems regarding energy consumption and projected consumption based on conservation opportunities; 2) Energy Analysis: analyze properties within the portfolio for trends and anomalies in energy consumption; 3) Sustainability Analysis: analyze waste, recycling, and water trends. This position will also support program development and implementation, and grant and HUD reporting for electrification/efficiency programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Manages utility data gathering from a range of sources, maintain completeness and accuracy of utility data, property data, etc. in databases to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting.
Identifies anomalies and perform gap analysis of the energy & sustainability data and work with client to include corrective actions, including measures which improve the efficiency of data capture.
Conducts utility billing analysis to identify trends and opportunities for operational improvement, energy conservation opportunities, and potential cost reduction, evaluate financial and environmental benefits, and performance of installed projects.
Performs data analysis and calculations to produce monthly, quarterly and annual energy, environmental and sustainability reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
Contributes to data collection and analysis efforts to develop key sustainability metrics by collaborating with other DCHA team members on field and data collection.
Collaborates with other DCHA team members on the development of sustainability initiatives and programs with a focus on financial analysis and capital investment.
Analyzes market trends, partners, and technologies to improve program delivery
Provides support to the Sustainability Program Manager on each account to provide the necessary energy and sustainability metrics that are being tracked.
Contributes in creation and implementation of energy & sustainability management strategy.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degrees in business, sustainability, environment, communications, policy or related fields with 3+ year(s) of work experience within sustainability, electrification, energy efficiency, data analysis, consulting, policy or related experience or Master’s degree.

The JHU Office of Sustainability is seeking talented candidates to fill the position of Assistant Director of Sustainability. From technical advisement to planning, policy development, academic partnerships, and campus engagement, the Office of Sustainability’s work spans the physical, academic, and cultural environments of JHU. Our office aims to empower students, faculty, and staff to meaningfully contribute to a more just and sustainable world.

The Assistant Director is a multi-faceted leadership role that supports day-to-day management of the Office of Sustainability while providing supervision for multiple team members in areas of campus engagement and community-building initiatives, strategic communications, coordination of JHU’s Sustainability Leadership Council, and academic partnerships including an emerging Campus as Living Laboratory program.

This position works closely with the Director of Sustainability to establish and manage office systems and cross-functional team collaboration that enhance the impact of a growing ten-person team, while also providing direction for strategic partnerships and governance that advance the integration of sustainability across schools and divisions in support of JHU’s Climate Action and Sustainability Plan goals.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support for the day-to-day operations of the JHU Office of Sustainability.
Provide supervision and strategic guidance to team members including the Sustainability Program Manager, Sustainability Communications Associate, and Sr. Sustainability Specialist whose primary responsibilities entail campus engagement and community-building initiatives, academic collaborations, and strategic communications functions of the office.
In collaboration with the Director, develops and articulates job expectations for staff, provides strategic decision-making that enhances cross-functional team collaboration and process standardization, and contributes to performance evaluations, staff development plans, and input into personnel decisions.
Serve as a lead planner for coalition-building between the Office of Sustainability and university stakeholders to support the integration of JHU’s Climate Action and Sustainability Plan priorities into schools and divisional action plans; provide guidance for the development of school and divisional action plans as needed.
Develop meeting plans and facilitate meetings with school and divisional sustainability staff outside the office’s core team to cultivate relationships, share replicable best practices, and develop scalable solutions that lead to the adoption and integration of sustainability practices throughout the university.
Provide strategic guidance for the Sustainability Leadership Council, a university leadership body responsible for bringing together staff, faculty, and students to advise university leaders on sustainability priorities and practices to achieve the university’s goals; serve on interdisciplinary committees as a subject matter expert and facilitator as needed.
Provide strategic direction for office’s communications and marketing functions including content development, audience strategy, design and branding, and analytics.
Provide strategic direction for sustainability programs, conferences, events, and initiatives that foster community-building, environmental education and literacy, and behavior change; including oversight for the implementation of a new Campus as Living Laboratory program.
Provide strategic direction for the Office of Sustainability’s Internship Program, to provide undergraduate and graduate students employment opportunities in advancing campus sustainability solutions.
Develop strategies and plans to enhance community partnerships and alignment between the university’s sustainability goals and those of the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region. Serve on regional committees to advance partnerships as necessary.
Work with the Director to develop and manage budgets, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
Represent the Office of Sustainability on university project teams and in presentations to stakeholders; step in as proxy for the Director on as needed basis.
Represent the Office of Sustainability as a thought leader at events and forums in and outside of JHU and provide guidance for knowledge exchange opportunities that scale solutions beyond the university.
Other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-management, and leadership skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills including strong public speaking and facilitation capabilities.
Ability to build impactful relationships, networks, and coalitions internally and externally.
Strong analytic, strategic planning, and project management capabilities.
Familiarity with communications content development and design.
Ability to lead multi-stakeholder teams, prioritize tasks and provide mentoring as needed.
Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions, and collaborate with complex stakeholder groups independently and as part of a team.
Ability to occasionally adjust weekly schedule for evening or weekend responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. in relation to setting up and preparing for events.
This role has a hybrid work modality with the ability for teleworking up to 2 days per week.

Supervisory Responsibility

Three full-time direct reports – Sustainability Program Manager, Sustainability Communications Associate, and Sr. Sustainability Specialist for Engagement and Community-Building

Budget authority

Influences overall Office of Sustainability budget of approximately $1.5M annually.
Oversees approximately 400K in non-labor budgetary expenses annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. sustainability, environmental studies/science, urban planning) and 6 years of related experience required.
Demonstrated experience in managing sustainability programs within large organizations, particularly in project management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, program development, and communications.
Familiarity with complex, interdisciplinary sustainability issues with a focus on the built environment and natural environment, decarbonization and climate resilience, green building practices, transportation and mobility, circularity and zero waste, food systems, etc.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferred.
Prior supervisory experience.
Experience working in higher education a plus.