Energy Program Associate

Pacific Energy Concepts•Tempe, AZ

2d•$50,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC) is seeking a detail-oriented Energy Program Associate to ensure the smooth operation of their incentive and grant programs, particularly for EVSE projects. PEC is an innovative, growing company with over 17 years of experience in energy optimization, delivering customized energy-efficiency solutions like LED, advanced controls, Energy Monitoring, and EV Charging Stations. They focus on helping partners save money, improve efficiency, and reduce their carbon footprint, serving over 5000 companies including well-known brands. The Energy Program Associate will coordinate the entire lifecycle of PEC's incentive, rebate, and grant programs, from research to final payment, acting as a liaison between Sales, Project Management, and Accounting teams and external utility and government programs. This role requires producing funding estimates, preparing applications, and tracking projects with a high degree of accuracy. The position is based in-person in their Phoenix, AZ office.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience processing energy efficiency incentives or working with energy efficiency programs, preferably with a focus on commercial incentives, or demonstrated commensurate experience.
Moderate Excel proficiency, including comfort with basic formulas and lookups.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend technical material, including product specifications and designs, or equivalent technical proficiency sufficient to collaborate with internal and external engineers and technical reviewers.
Experience with cross-collaboration between multiple internal teams and external stakeholders, including customer interaction.
High attention to detail.
Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize, often with minimal supervision.
Consistently positive attitude with ability to approach difficult or complex situations constructively, voice relevant concerns or ideas in a thoughtful manner, and proactively craft solutions.
Willingness to shift between high volume data entry and document management, and complex problem solving depending on project volume and team needs.
A valid, insurable driver's license is required.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with EV chargers, commercial lighting, or other commercial energy efficiency technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Research utility and government incentive and grant programs for electric vehicle chargers and commercial lighting, and provide funding estimates using program tools and information.
Assist the Sales team in researching and scoping EV charger and commercial lighting incentives, rebates, and grants, and understand the policies and procedures of programs in new territories.
Work with the Sales team to verify qualification of proposed equipment against program requirements.
Prepare and submit incentive, rebate, and grant application documents for projects, and coordinate the full incentive and grant program lifecycle through to payment.
Compile application materials, Excel-based energy savings and incentive calculators, and supporting documentation based on PEC project information to prepare for submittal.
Facilitate the engineering review process with energy program staff and respond to requests for information.
Analyze bills of material, change orders, and technical project documentation to update programs on changes in scope and product specification.
Work with Sales and Project Management teams to coordinate required site inspections.
Track project statuses with a high level of accuracy within the PEC project management platform.
Coordinate with Sales and Project Management teams, customer stakeholders, and energy program contacts to move applications forward.
Monitor energy program communications and respond promptly to program requests for additional project information.
Track and update program changes in the internal database as assigned.
Prepare project invoices and final documentation for programs upon project completion.
Work with the Accounting team to forecast and track program payments.
Assist with ongoing grant reporting as needed.