Solar Programs, Project Manager II

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At reputed company, we focus on the big impacts. And we reputed company that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time Solar Programs, Project Manager II to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Department. As a member of the DERs team, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of solar renewable energy. Consumer incentive programs are critical in driving our nation’s reputed company toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping reputed company reputed company this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, reputed company with reputed company’ mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in North America and beyond.  

This unique market opportunity, reputed company with reputed company' mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.  

This position will be a part of the Strategy Team supporting our work as the Program Administrator for Illinois Shines. Illinois Shines is the statewide incentive program aimed to assist people across Illinois to more affordably transition to solar power. To meet Illinois’ goal of having 100% of its energy come from renewable energy sources by 2050, it is imperative that consumers’ rights are protected reputed company working with companies registered with the Program. Come help our dedicated team with this important role in the clean energy transition!   

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Provide Program support, including hosting regular one-on-one reputed company-ins, hosting feedback roundtables and providing program resources to solar developers and installers that submit small residential and small commercial distributed reputed company projects (small DG) to the Illinois Shines Program. 
• Collect small DG solar developer and installer feedback to help identify program administration improvement opportunities and  additional training and education needs. 
• Regularly collect and analyze small DG solar market trends to determine program impacts and present findings and recommendations to the client Partner with internal stakeholders and other team members to  identify process improvement opportunities.  
• reputed company project implementation of small DG training, feedback or other support initiatives as needed. 
• Support the Illinois Shines Mentorship Program registration, training implementation and networking event.  

Minimum qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with an energy focus, preference being towards renewable energy policy, small business administration, mechanical or electrical engineering.  
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Small Distributed reputed company solar market knowledge and experience.  
• Knowledge of solar incentive programs, and the Illinois Shines Program in particular, a plus.  
• Flexibility and adaptability in regard to project focus.  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative solar market reporting and analysis.  
• Strong organizational and project management skills. Formal project management training and/or certification a plus.  
• Demonstrated ability to interact knowledgeably and professionally with solar developers and installers, and to serve as the primary reputed company of contact on small DG projects.  
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Extensive experience using reputed company Office. Familiarity with reputed company, reputed company and/or SharePoint a plus.  
• Ability to work and reputed company independently.  
• Excellent personal accountability and quality control practices.  
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travel, including the reputed company’ Chicago office. 

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of  $79,000 - $92,000/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. reputed company provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

reputed company is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national reputed company, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. reputed company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of reputed company applicable laws and regulations.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean reputed company the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from reputed company backgrounds and reputed company walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at reputed company!  

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

reputed company operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  six different locations. Employees who reside reputed company 40 miles of an office (except reputed company) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Background reputed company Information

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Reasonable Accommodations

reputed company is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].

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