Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with batteries and software. We build and operate energy storage projects in dense urban environments to bridge the gap between renewables and electricity consumption.
Orenda Asset Management is developing the software and hardware platform to operate these projects. We use ML to forecast electricity markets and decision algorithms to allocate energy optimally. Our cloud platform connects to on-site energy controls systems to monitor and manage our fleets.

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Optimizing urban energy efficiency with smart battery storage and ML-driven software solutions.

CompanyOrenda is a developer, owner and operator of distributed renewable energy resources. Each day, our work bridges the gap between renewable generation and electricity consumption.The Orenda Execution team is responsible for designing, permitting, procuring equipment and constructing distributed energy resources. We thoughtfully develop processes and manage third parties to bring these projects to life.ōˈrendə: the collective power of nature's energies; a spiritual force that empowers us to affect positive change in our own lives and our environmentRoleOrenda is looking to hire a Site Design Engineer to join its Execution team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the design of a portfolio of energy storage projects in New York in compliance with all applicable codes and technical requirements. If you are interested in taking ownership of your work at a leading infrastructure developer in a rapidly growing industry, this position is for you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Analyze and understand all site specifics, codes/standards/regulations, mandates from AHJs and ConEd as well as technical supplier product requirements that are applicable on a project by project basis.</li><li>Source and qualify a roster of third-party engineering firms. Negotiate technical scope of service on a project by project basis.</li><li>Review drawing sets prepared by third party engineering firms to verify compliance to all requirements derived from AHJs, ConEd and equipment manufacturers.</li><li>Continuously explore and qualify through relevant due diligence opportunities to introduce value engineering ideas into the project designs. Perform due diligence of new technical solutions.</li><li>Produce drawings when needed to insert into narratives prepared to support the permitting process.</li><li>Provide technical support to Procurement Manager.</li><li>Provide technical support to Project Managers during the construction phase of the project. Review contractor change orders and provide recommendations to Project Managers. Support the review of third-party inspection reports and of as-built drawings.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MS in engineering</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in project design of MW-scale power generation projects. Knowledge of energy storage technologies, a plus.</li><li>Strong knowledge of project design processes. Proven ability for innovative thinking and value engineering.</li><li>Fluency in AutoCAD.</li><li>Excellent problem solver with an affinity for difficult problems and following through to solve them.</li><li>Extremely organized and process oriented.</li><li>Keen attention to detail. You don’t need someone to inspect your work. And when you’re inspecting someone else’s, no matter their seniority, you point out errors or inconsistencies.</li><li>You are clear about fact versus interpretation and would never pretend to know anything that you don’t. You’re comfortable identifying gaps in your knowledge and asking for help.</li><li>This role is based in NYC; there is no flexibility for remote work – we come to our Dumbo, Brooklyn office every day.</li><li>Passionate about clean energy.</li><li>Relentlessly positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of humor.</li></ul>Bonus Points<ul><li>Revit practitioner</li><li>A keen interest for system engineering</li><li>Professional Engineer Licence in NY.</li></ul>Work EnvironmentOrenda is a group of people committed to realizing the potential of energy storage in the renewable energy transition. As a small company, each member of the team has a significant impact on culture.<ul><li>We have a lot of fun together: monthly events, impromptu happy hours, and a strong sense of camaraderie.</li><li>We work in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment.</li><li>We share a common vision and support each other to realize it.</li></ul>

Site Design Engineer

CompanyOrenda is a developer, owner and operator of distributed renewable energy resources. Each day, our work bridges the gap between renewable generation and electricity consumption.The Orenda Execution team is responsible for designing, permitting, procuring equipment and constructing distributed energy resources. We thoughtfully develop processes and manage third parties to bring these projects to life.ōˈrendə: the collective power of nature's energies; a spiritual force that empowers us to affect positive change in our own lives and our environmentRoleOrenda is looking to hire a Project Manager to join its Execution team. This individual will proactively manage a portfolio of energy storage projects in New York City through site design, permitting, construction and commissioning, up to the point the projects receive a certificate of occupancy (CO) and permission to operate (PTO). If you are interested in taking ownership of your work at a leading infrastructure developer in a rapidly growing industry, this position is for you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Continuously source new service firms and contractors to support the execution of your projects and benchmark existing contenders. As need be, negotiate scope work, associated costs and contractual terms for services required to advance your projects.</li><li>Manage and enforce contracts executed in support of projects. Negotiate change orders when required. Process pay applications and invoices in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure compliance of your projects to applicable standards, regulations and other stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Proactively manage project schedules with a view to protect key milestone dates and absorb delays, without extra costs.</li><li>Set up and manage cost controls to keep track of project costs and avoid project overruns. Continuously seek opportunities to capture savings.</li><li>On a weekly basis, align with other members of the Execution Team and third party project partners on permitting, design, procurement and construction.</li><li>As need be, visit project sites and meet with stakeholders.</li><li>On a monthly basis, maintain executive dashboards and lead project reviews for the projects in your portfolio to capture progress made and challenges met.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>College degree in project management or logistics</li><li>5+ years of experience managing multiple construction projects in parallel.</li><li>Expert practitioner of Procore, Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.</li><li>Comfortability and fluency in understanding engineering drawings.</li><li>Excellent problem solver with an affinity for difficult problems and following through to solve them.</li><li>Strong ability to anticipate challenges and address them pro-actively and with agility.</li><li>Extremely organized and process oriented.</li><li>Keen attention to detail. You don’t need someone to inspect your work. And when you’re inspecting someone else’s, no matter their seniority, you point out errors or inconsistencies.</li><li>You are clear about fact versus interpretation and would never pretend to know anything that you don’t. You’re comfortable identifying gaps in your knowledge and asking for help.</li><li>This role is based in NYC; there is no flexibility for remote work – we come to our Dumbo, Brooklyn office every day.</li><li>Passionate about clean energy.</li><li>Relentlessly positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of humor.</li></ul>Bonus Points<ul><li>Experience in energy infrastructure projects.</li><li>PMP certification.</li><li>Strong experience in costing project construction.</li></ul>Work EnvironmentOrenda is a group of people committed to realizing the potential of energy storage in the renewable energy transition. As a small company, each member of the team has a significant impact on culture.<ul><li>We have a lot of fun together: monthly events, impromptu happy hours, and a strong sense of camaraderie.</li><li>We work in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment.</li><li>We share a common vision and support each other to realize it.</li></ul>

Project Manager

CompanyOrenda is a developer, owner and operator of distributed renewable energy resources. Each day, our work bridges the gap between renewable generation and electricity consumption.The Orenda Execution team is responsible for designing, permitting, procuring equipment and constructing distributed energy resources. We thoughtfully develop processes and manage third parties to bring these projects to life.ōˈrendə: the collective power of nature's energies; a spiritual force that empowers us to affect positive change in our own lives and our environmentRoleOrenda is looking to hire a Permitting Director as a founding team member of the Execution team. This individual will design, implement and execute a permitting workflow for our New York City sited distributed energy resources. If you are interested in taking ownership of your work at a leading infrastructure developer in a rapidly growing industry, this position is for you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Own the permitting function for a large portfolio of distributed energy resources.</li><li>Design, implement and manage a workflow that consistently and dependably delivers permit approvals.</li><li>Perform zoning and code analysis as needed and ensure compliance during the design and construction phase of projects. Identify risks and recommend mitigation of these risks. Maintain a network of experts you can rely on for deep dives in specific topics.</li><li>Draft and submit permit applications. Assemble all the necessary supporting documentation and ensure they have the appropriate level of quality. Diligently follow up with AHJs until approvals are received. Anticipate and address AHJ objections in a timely manner. Engage stakeholders as necessary.</li><li>On a weekly basis, align with and support project managers in the Execution Team to assure permitting requirements and timelines are correctly accounted for and limit their impact on the critical path of project execution, from inception to commissioning.</li><li>Maintain on a monthly basis executive dashboards for the projects in your portfolio to capture progress made and challenges met. Keep track of permitting costs.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>7+ years of experience managing a multitude of permitting workstreams in parallel, with 3+ years in NYC (DoB, FDNY, DEP, DOT, MTA…).</li><li>Deep knowledge of NYC zoning code; proven ability to interpret it in any circumstance. Proven ability to effectively communicate and build trust with government agencies and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Expert practice of NYC AHJ web portals.</li><li>Comfortability and fluency in reviewing engineering drawings which accompany permitting applications.</li><li>Excellent problem solver with an affinity for difficult problems and following through to solve them.</li><li>Strong ability to anticipate challenges and address them pro-actively.</li><li>Extremely organized and process oriented.</li></ul><ul><li>Keen attention to detail. You don’t need someone to inspect your work. And when you’re inspecting someone else’s, no matter their seniority, you point out errors or inconsistencies.</li></ul><ul><li>You are clear about fact versus interpretation and would never pretend to know anything that you don’t. You’re comfortable identifying gaps in your knowledge and asking for help.</li><li>This role is based in NYC; there is no flexibility for remote work – we come to our Dumbo, Brooklyn office every day.</li><li>Passionate about clean energy.</li><li>Relentlessly positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of humor.</li></ul>Bonus Points<ul><li>Experience in energy infrastructure projects.</li><li>Prior/current work experience at a government agency.</li><li>Law degree or relevant coursework.</li></ul>Work EnvironmentOrenda is a group of people committed to realizing the potential of energy storage in the renewable energy transition. As a small company, each member of the team has a significant impact on culture.<ul><li>We have a lot of fun together: monthly events, impromptu happy hours, and a strong sense of camaraderie.</li><li>We work in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment.</li><li>We share a common vision and support each other to realize it.</li></ul>

Permitting Director

CompanyOrenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with batteries and software. We build and operate energy storage projects in dense urban environments to bridge the gap between renewables and electricity consumption.Orenda Asset Management is developing the software and hardware platform to operate these projects. We use ML to forecast electricity markets and decision algorithms to allocate energy optimally. Our cloud platform connects to on-site energy controls systems to monitor and manage our fleets.We are a dynamic, NYC-based startup at the forefront of a new industry. We are seeking highly motivated and incredibly talented individuals who wish to contribute to our important mission.RoleOrenda is looking to hire a ML Engineer to join our Asset Management team. This individual will advance our forecasting capabilities and expand our models across energy markets. If you are interested in taking ownership of your work at a leading start-up in a rapidly growing industry, this position is for you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Devise, iterate on, and deliver ML algorithms/models to solve novel problems in the energy storage space</li><li>Design and implement thorough evaluation frameworks for our forecasts</li><li>For existing models: improve performance, fine-tune parameters, and enrich features</li><li>Perform statistical analysis on market data and model performance</li><li>Confidently communicate your findings via empirical results, thorough documentation, and stakeholder reports</li><li>Work closely with software engineers to productionize your models and design APIs</li><li>Ideate with Orenda’s strategy team on market blueprints and their implementation</li><li>Learn about energy markets and batteries</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Excellent problem solver with an affinity for interesting and difficult problems and the follow-through to solve them</li><li>B.S. and 3+ years of relevant experience</li><li>Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, data processing, and model optimization techniques</li><li>Previous completion of timeseries forecasting projects</li><li>2+ years experience writing clean, maintainable Python code with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow)</li><li>Demonstrated experience crafting, performing, and analyzing experiments</li><li>Proficiency working in a cloud computing environment</li><li>You take a first principles, mathematically-minded approach to new problems.</li><li>Keen attention to detail. You do not need someone to inspect your work.</li><li>Relentlessly positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of humor</li></ul>Bonus Points<ul><li>Experience in energy markets</li><li>SWE background (cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, testing, production-level code)</li></ul>Work EnvironmentOrenda is a group of people committed to realizing energy storage’s potential in the renewable energy transition. As a small company, each member of the team has a significant impact on culture.<ul><li>This role is based in our NYC HQ; there is no flexibility for remote work – we come to our Dumbo, Brooklyn office every day.</li><li>We have a lot of fun together: monthly events, impromptu happy hours, and a strong sense of camaraderie.</li><li>We share a common vision and support each other to realize it.</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 target salary range plus bonus.</li><li>Benefits: monthly commuter stipend, Life Time Fitness corporate membership, learning/education stipend, flexible PTO</li></ul>

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