Associate, Projects Division: Clean Energy, Solar and Electrification

ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY INC•Emeryville, CA

8d•$65,000 - $83,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The Association for Energy Affordability (AEA), a nonprofit energy services and training organization, is seeking a Project Associate for its Clean Energy, Solar and Electrification Projects Division. The role supports building energy efficiency, decarbonization, electrification, conservation, and renewable energy work, including energy audits and modeling and assistance to property owners managing complex energy retrofit projects. The Associate will conduct assessments of multifamily buildings, evaluate cost and constructability feasibility, design and manage retrofit projects, and coordinate with internal and external teams to meet program goals. Work includes field and remote data collection, building diagnostics, research, data analysis, job costing, construction feasibility, energy modeling, and report production. The position is described as hybrid, with up to two days per week in person at a Santa Barbara coworking space and in-person field work requiring travel by car within the greater Central Coast region. The posting also contains a separate location statement identifying AEA West in Emeryville and referring to work within 20 miles of Downtown Los Angeles, with candidates elsewhere in the greater Los Angeles region potentially considered and travel within California required upon request. The Associate title includes Associate I and Associate II levels based on relevant prior experience. The role is full time and exempt, with a projected salary range of $65,000 to $83,750 per year.

Requirements

Two years of prior experience in a related role.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, building science, or energy conservation, or an Associate degree with on-the-job or trades experience in energy conservation, renewable energy, and energy audits; the posting describes the bachelor’s degree as preferred.
Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills.
Ability to legally work in the country where the position is located without visa sponsorship.
Ability to travel by car for in-person field work within the greater Central Coast region; California travel may be requested.

Nice To Haves

Sound technical writing skills and experience.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), collaboration platforms such as Slack and Teams, and other relevant software or platforms.
Knowledge of building systems, including mechanical systems, lighting technologies, and building envelope.
Basic knowledge and understanding of California Title 24 and other building codes.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal building energy incentive and rebate programs.
Experience managing construction, retrofit, and/or solar projects.
Ability to perform cost savings analyses and fuel data analyses.
Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS and HERS II) rater certification.
Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification.
Experience using energy modeling software such as EnergyPro, CBECC-Com and CBECC-Res, EnergyPlus, and CSE programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct energy audits, in-field energy assessments, on-site diagnostics, field data collection and analysis, and renewable energy feasibility assessments.
Perform energy modeling and building simulations.
Prepare energy and green building assessment reports based on analytical findings, including equipment specifications and cost and emissions reduction analysis.
Perform job costing, construction feasibility analysis, and contractor bid walks.
Work with building owners, architects, and other decision makers to incorporate energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable upgrades into projects.
Visit construction sites to inspect work in progress and completed work.
Perform LEED, Green Point Rated, and HERS consulting services.
Perform commissioning and retro-commissioning studies.
Conduct internal and public training on energy efficiency technologies, energy auditing principles, and decarbonized building operations.
Contribute to national projects to develop industry standards and guidelines.
Coordinate with internal and external team members to meet program goals.
Travel for field work within the applicable region and, upon request, within California.