Solar Analyst

Sol Systems, Washington DC

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Solar Analyst to support sales and development efforts for Sol’s industry leading distributed solar development business – Sol Customer Solutions (“SCS”). Sol Customer Solutions is a joint venture with our partner Capital Dynamics and provides renewable energy solutions to commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal customers. SCS leverages the development expertise and customer focus established by Sol Systems together with Capital Dynamics’ Clean Energy Infrastructure fund to produce one of the leading distributed solar development platforms in the county.

The scope of the position will include preliminary system design, financial modeling of potential solar opportunities, performing due diligence on sites, researching state policy and permitting requirements, providing support to SCS’ project development managers in their effort to identify, target, and secure solar customers with a focus on Fortune 500 companies. The role will require a unique combination of analytical skills, solar development/policy understanding, business development capability, and a desire to succeed.

The Analyst will be responsible for:

• Support Project Development to identify potential customers and sites in viable solar markets.
• Research and understand the details of renewable energy programs and project development requirements in given markets (Interconnection, Incentive, Taxes, etc.).
• Liaison with Engineering, Investments, Delivery, Asset Management, Legal, Government Affairs, and Accounting in support of Sol Customer Solutions.
• Complete preliminary PV system designs using Helioscope.
• Work with Engineering team to optimize system yields, equipment selection, estimated production, and system costs.
• Complete financial models in Excel for various unique opportunities.
• Work with finance team to establish acceptable IRR and general terms.
• Work with delivery team to establish preliminary EPC costs and schedules.
• Support interconnection and incentive application processes.
• Create customer outreach materials and proposals.
• Create customer savings models by analyzing energy data and utility rates, participating in customer calls, and populating contracts.

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Strong computational and analytical skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel financial modeling, renewable energy project finance, and the ability to understand and create models.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage diverse relationships and multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Creativity and critical thinking skills to tackle a variety of challenges from industry level to client-specific, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Experience with completing business related proposals
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, business, or related fields required

Location & Hours: Our office is Washington, DC. This position is full-time with a required 5 days a week in the office, along with expected travel of about one week a month. Our core business hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Customer Solutions provides health insurance, retirement benefits, gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: https://www.solsystems.com/careers/current-opportunities/?gh_jid=2007766

ICF International - now hiring!

Anand Gupta (Environmental Economics, 2013) writes:

We (ICF) will be hiring 7-9 graduates this recruiting season -- and that will be only within my group. ICF is a large, growing firm and I'm sure there are other open positions as well. As you probably know, ICF has a really strong ENSP contingent. I think one of the things that attracts ENSP graduates to the company is the fact that ICF serves the intersection between business and energy/environment that is ideal to our temperaments and the skills we bring to the table.  Here is the entry-level position:

Climate, Energy Efficiency, and Transportation - Research Assistant (Job Number: 1600000550)

I'd recommend students reach out to me for quick informational interviews before they actually apply to the firm.  They can reach me at: Anand Gupta, anandgupta92@gmail.com

Also, let more advanced graduates know about this position -- it requires a Master's degree and/or 3-4 years' experience:

Climate, Energy Efficiency, and Transportation -Associate (1600000552)

Thanks, Anand!!

Environmental Engineer, Dewberry

Parsippany, NJ, office 

Description:  The position will require a variety of environmental sampling and reporting functions in support of site investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance assignments supporting various clients in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The work will range from directing drill rigs for green infrastructure investigations in New York City, general field support during multi-media sampling (i.e. soil and groundwater) and preparation of reports for sites undergoing investigation. Position requires strong skills and knowledge of MS Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation and/or ArcGIS products a plus.

Job requires:  BS or higher degree in Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences;  5-7 years of experience.

Link is here: Environmental Engineer 

Gary Doss (Land Use, 2009)

Energy Analyst

Aerotek.com

Job description:  Analyst will be responsible for providing analytical and organizational support to the Rebate Programs Manager by coordinating, implementing, and executing National Energy Rebate Programs. 

• Develop planning and implementation of new projects
• Manage project resource allocation
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Perform complex data analysis using and developing advanced Excel worksheets
• Monitor and research new energy rebate programs
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to staff

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Sustainability, Environmental, or related discipline
• Expert in Excel
• Data entry/analysis experience

To apply:  Qualified individuals can send resume to: Eric Abrams, erabrams@aerotek.com 

Junior Analyst Position

New West Technologies, LLC

There is a vacancy for a Junior Analyst position at my current company that would be great for recent alumni who want to assist with meaningful work for a government agency. The position isn't posted yet on the company's website, but interested/qualified candidates could send their resume to me: tluu@nwttech.com.

Thanks so much,

Truc-Mai Luu

ENSP-Soil, Water, and Land Resources (2010).

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Position Description

New West has successfully provided clients with innovative and effective program management and technical consulting services for the U.S. federal government, state governments, and tier-one commercial clients for nearly 20 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists management with the detailed tracking of data verifications and analysis. • Reports directly to Program Manager(s). • Works independently. • Abides by and adheres to all normal safety or security rules and regulations. • Reports infractions of safety or security rules and regulations. • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above. • Participates in weekly status conference calls.

Required Skills and Abilities: • Should be able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires balancing competing priorities. • In addition, candidate should have creative problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems, especially using statistical and quantitative analysis, and ability to summarize those findings in a succinct and clearly written report. • Qualified applicants should possess excellent analytic skills as well as some writing and editing skills. • Applicant must be an energetic self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervisory input on assigned projects. • Experience analyzing data and producing reports a must. • The employee must conceptualize, plan and implement means of achieving defined analysis tasks with little, if any, higher level of technical guidance available. • Organization, communication, customer service and a willingness to take on challenges are keys to success in this position.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements: • Expert knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access is required. • Some working knowledge of GIS systems is a plus. • Intermediate knowledge of other office applications is necessary.

Education and Experience Required: • 1-3 years of relevant experience. • Bachelor’s Degree, social science or related field preferred (sociology, economics, demographics, etc.)

Environmental Underwriter - AIG - Philadelphia

Dan Weber (Politics and Policy, 2007) writes, "I currently have a job opening in my office for an environmental underwriter - please share with the ENSP alumni - the link to the posting is below"

Job ID:  127182
Job Title:  Underwriter-PHL
Job Details Link:  http://www.aig.com/job-search_3171_440685.html?locale=en-us&cpUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.peopleclick.com%2Fcareerscp%2FClient_AIG%2Fexternal%2Fen-us%2Fgateway.do%3FfunctionName%3DviewFromLink%26jobPostId%3D350640%26localeCode%3Den-us

Rather than apply online, interested candidates should email me directly (dan.weber [at] aig.com) with their resume since I am the hiring manager.  

Ultimately, I am looking for someone with a few years work experience, the ability to analyze complex environmental liability exposures, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to work in sales.  

ICF International

A few positions came up on my ENERGY STAR team at ICF international. If anyone is interested they should contact me (JKulp32 [at] gmail.com) and check out the job postings on our web page. The job numbers are listed below:

·           Federal Energy Efficiency Programs/ Implementation Support/ Research Assistant, Washington, DC (Job Number: 1500002073)

·           Product Development and Program Support for Federal Energy Efficiency Programs, Washington, DC (Job Number: 1500002343)

·           Energy Efficiency Specification Development Lead, Washington, DC (Job Number: 1500001928)

Thanks!  Jennifer Kulp, ENSP/Society and Environmental Issues, 2013