We are looking for someone organized and detail-oriented, who loves to make chaotic situations run smoothly, understands the value of strong processes and will enthusiastically familiarize oneself with our software systems to assist in creating and then managing a seamless, efficient, and highly organized project onboarding process. This person is passionate about the type of work Generate is doing, looking to apply their experience to help scale a growing business and drive critical internal process efficiencies and initiatives. This person can juggle – and juggle well – managing a variety of stakeholders and projects simultaneously while providing the highest standards of performance.What you will be doing at Generate Capital as an Assistant Project Manager:<ul><li>Thoroughly understand the details, key milestones, and deliverables associated with projects under development in order to ensure seamless handover to the ongoing operations team and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and complete a variety of administrative tasks related to project development, such as asset ownership transfer forms, incentive program applications/registrations, interconnection and permitting paperwork, and insurance applications.</li><li>Onboard and build relationships with project landowners.</li><li>Collect, organize, and perform quality control checks on asset and transaction-related information.</li><li>Read and understand project development documents such as leases, permitting approvals, PILOT agreements, etc. and create summaries of owner obligations.</li><li>Track project progress and deliverables, ensuring that responsible parties are aware of requirements and keeping records of compliance.</li><li>Support the evolution of internal tools and processes.</li><li>In cooperation with other departments, project manage processes such as creation of new legal entities, bank account setup, insurance procurement, regulatory filings, and PILOT applications.</li><li>Facilitate handover meetings with other support teams within Generate, such as Construction, Commercial Asset Management, and Investment team.</li><li>Effectively manage relationships between Developers and Generate as projects are preparing for and undergoing construction.</li><li>Work with Generate Capital Investment Team to identify and track project deliverables for both developer and Generate.</li><li>Assist in site diligence in conjunction with internal teams and consultants including critical issues screening, preliminary design and energy model, landowner and utility issues.</li><li>Identify project risks and develop mitigation efforts.</li></ul>Candidate qualifications &amp; core characteristics:<ul><li>A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission</li><li>2+ years’ experience in development administration and/or project management, with some exposure to solar PV projects preferred.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through</li><li>Effective written and oral communicator capable of motivating colleagues and external parties to collaborate and respond to requests.</li><li>Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.</li><li>High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges</li><li>Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”</li></ul>Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range. Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Pioneering sustainable infrastructure for a greener future - powering energy, mobility, water, waste, and agriculture solutions.

Assistant Project Manager

2050 Partners is seeking a highly organized and dynamic Operations Manager to join our team in a fully remote role. In this role, you'll be wearing two hats: a primary focus on operations-related responsibilities (~2/3 of your time), while also diving into project coordination responsibilities (~1/3 of your time). This position is far more than just ticking off day-to-day tasks; it's about driving tangible success for our company. By ensuring seamless operations and impeccable project execution, you'll play a pivotal role in propelling our growth forward. In your operations capacity, you'll lead and support initiatives that impact every member of our team. Meanwhile, in your project coordination role, your attention to detail will be crucial in providing comprehensive support to project managers on diverse client projects. Your direct involvement in client projects will enhance your grasp of operations responsibilities, offering valuable context into the company's overall work.
If you are a motivated individual who excels in organization, and embraces a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team. At 2050 Partners, we're committed to delivering exceptional services that further our mission of meeting state, federal, and international carbon mitigation goals. We are flexible regarding physical location, but you must be located within the United States and available to work during most Pacific Time business hours. Join us in shaping the future of our company and shortening the path to carbon neutrality.
Responsibilities
Operations
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<li>Oversee effective utilization of SharePoint and Teams, including:
<ul>
<li>Implement and maintain robust access controls to safeguard sensitive information.</li>
<li>Develop and disseminate best practices for platform utilization, facilitating employee proficiency and efficiency.</li>
<li>Support day-to-day use of SharePoint and Teams.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Lead company field safety efforts, including:</li>
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<li>Spearhead company-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain comprehensive safety plans.</li>
<li>Uphold ISNetworld compliance standards, including maintaining records.</li>
<li>Design and deliver regular employee safety trainings.</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
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<li>Proactively monitor and maintain subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.</li>
<li>Support development and maintenance of our process and information documentation platforms, SweetProcess and Coda.</li>
<li>Contribute to and lead other one-off or ongoing operations projects, including development of new procedures, tools, and templates.</li>
<li>Serve as a reliable backup for Operations Associate Director.</li>
</ul>
Project Coordination
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<li>Support project manager&rsquo;s project management efforts, including:
<ul>
<li>Regularly meet with each project manager to coordinate and support project management workflows.</li>
<li>Provide substantive support to each project manager with implementing and maintaining the key elements of the 2050 Partners project management standard in Coda, Excel, and other software tools.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<li>Document, maintain, and monitor key project, client, and subcontractor details in Coda.</li>
<li>Facilitate key client approval requests.</li>
<li>Oversee archival and documentation efforts.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Facilitate and maintain projects in Projector PSA, including:
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<li>Setup and maintain projects in Projector PSA, including roles, rates, baseline budgets, and resource allocation schedules.</li>
<li>Manage project team client invoicing, including facilitating subcontractor invoicing, reviewing and finalizing invoices, and submitting invoices to clients.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain dynamic project reports via Projector performance analysis, Projector reports, and Excel.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Facilitate project related subcontractor processes, including:
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<li>Provide support for onboarding new subcontractors and updating existing subcontractor agreements.</li>
<li>Monitor subcontractor contract compliance with respect to invoice submittal, budgets, and deliverables documentation.</li>
</ul>
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Required Qualifications
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.</li>
<li>Minimum of five years of project management or operations experience. PMP certification is a plus.</li>
<li>A mindset of continuous learning and willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Excel.</li>
<li>Strong technology (computer and software) proficiency. Programing experience with any language is a plus.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
<li>Proactive approach evident across all job responsibilities.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.</li>
<li>Possess confidence, enthusiasm, humility, discretion, and adhere to the highest ethical standards.</li>
<li>Desire and ability to work remotely.</li>
</ul>
2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to providing strategy, innovation, execution, and knowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broader decarbonization strategies. We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy development. 2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and a flexible and fun work environment.

2050 Partners helps utility, public, private, and non-profit clients shorten the path to carbon neutrality and increase return on investment by shaping regulations and policy.

Operations Manager

<div><div>2050 Partners is seeking a highly organized and dynamic Operations Manager to join our team in a fully remote role. In this role, you'll be wearing two hats: a primary focus on operations-related responsibilities (~2/3 of your time), while also diving into project coordination responsibilities (~1/3 of your time). This position is far more than just ticking off day-to-day tasks; it's about driving tangible success for our company. By ensuring seamless operations and impeccable project execution, you'll play a pivotal role in propelling our growth forward. In your operations capacity, you'll lead and support initiatives that impact every member of our team. Meanwhile, in your project coordination role, your attention to detail will be crucial in providing comprehensive support to project managers on diverse client projects. Your direct involvement in client projects will enhance your grasp of operations responsibilities, offering valuable context into the company's overall work. If you are a motivated individual who excels in organization, and embraces a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team. At 2050 Partners, we're committed to delivering exceptional services that further our mission of meeting state, federal, and international carbon mitigation goals. We are flexible regarding physical location, but you must be located within the United States and available to work during most Pacific Time business hours. Join us in shaping the future of our company and shortening the path to carbon neutrality. Responsibilities Operations <ul><li>Oversee effective utilization of SharePoint and Teams, including:<ul><li>Implement and maintain robust access controls to safeguard sensitive information.</li><li>Develop and disseminate best practices for platform utilization, facilitating employee proficiency and efficiency.</li><li>Support day-to-day use of SharePoint and Teams.</li></ul></li><li>Lead company field safety efforts, including:</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li> Spearhead company-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive safety plans.</li><li>Uphold ISNetworld compliance standards, including maintaining records.</li><li>Design and deliver regular employee safety trainings.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> Proactively monitor and maintain subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Support development and maintenance of our process and information documentation platforms, SweetProcess and Coda.</li><li>Contribute to and lead other one-off or ongoing operations projects, including development of new procedures, tools, and templates. </li><li>Serve as a reliable backup for Operations Associate Director. </li></ul> Project Coordination<ul><li> Support project manager’s project management efforts, including:<ul><li>Regularly meet with each project manager to coordinate and support project management workflows.</li><li>Provide substantive support to each project manager with implementing and maintaining the key elements of the 2050 Partners project management standard in Coda, Excel, and other software tools.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> Document, maintain, and monitor key project, client, and subcontractor details in Coda.</li><li> Facilitate key client approval requests. </li><li> Oversee archival and documentation efforts.</li></ul><ul><li> Facilitate and maintain projects in Projector PSA, including: <ul><li> Setup and maintain projects in Projector PSA, including roles, rates, baseline budgets, and resource allocation schedules.</li><li> Manage project team client invoicing, including facilitating subcontractor invoicing, reviewing and finalizing invoices, and submitting invoices to clients. </li><li> Develop and maintain dynamic project reports via Projector performance analysis, Projector reports, and Excel.</li></ul></li><li> Facilitate project related subcontractor processes, including: <ul><li> Provide support for onboarding new subcontractors and updating existing subcontractor agreements.</li><li> Monitor subcontractor contract compliance with respect to invoice submittal, budgets, and deliverables documentation.</li></ul></li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required. </li><li>Minimum of five years of project management or operations experience. PMP certification is a plus.</li><li>A mindset of continuous learning and willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.</li><li>Demonstrated expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Excel.</li><li>Strong technology (computer and software) proficiency. Programing experience with any language is a plus.</li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.</li><li>Proactive approach evident across all job responsibilities.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization. </li><li>Possess confidence, enthusiasm, humility, discretion, and adhere to the highest ethical standards.</li></ul><ul><li> Desire and ability to work remotely. </li></ul> 2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to providing strategy, innovation, execution, and knowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broader decarbonization strategies. We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy development. 2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and a flexible and fun work environment. <a href="https://cdn.2050partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/E-Verify-Participation-Poster.pdf">Notice of E-Verify Participation</a><a href="https://cdn.2050partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IER_RightToWorkPoster-Eng_Es.pdf">Notice of Right to Work</a> </div></div>

We are looking for a Project Manager to focus on our Community Solar portfolio. This person is organized and detail oriented, loves to make chaotic situations run smoothly, understands the value of strong processes and will enthusiastically familiarize oneself with our software systems to create and then manage a seamless, efficient, and highly organized project onboarding process. This person is passionate about the type of work Generate is doing, looking to apply their experience to help scale a growing business and drive critical internal process efficiencies and initiatives. This person can juggle – and juggle well – managing a variety of stakeholders and projects simultaneously while providing the highest standards of performance.What you'll be doing at Generate Capital as a Project Manager:<ul><li>Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.</li><li>Act as the Owner's Representative by managing EPC firms and engaging with developers, consultants, engineers, and other project stakeholders</li><li>Understand site-specific design details and support/manage engineering review and energy model development</li><li>Manage all aspects of the EPC agreement, including official notices, change orders, RFIs, pay applications, construction status updates, safety, milestone achievement, certificates, commissioning, etc.</li><li>Tightly manage project-level budgets and milestone payments, which includes internal reporting and forecasting</li><li>Ensure project quality control by coordinating on-site inspections, coordinating with 3rd party providers if necessary.</li><li>Attend project progress meetings</li><li>Act as the internal subject matter expert on all aspects of projects.</li><li>Identify, track, manage, and report on project risks</li><li>Update internal data systems and ensure all project-level documentation is accurate</li><li>Coordinate after-action reviews/lessons learned/continuous improvement</li><li>Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures.</li><li>Communicate project progress, risks, and issues both internally and externally</li><li>Manage relationships with all stakeholders</li><li>Ensure compliance with company safety program</li><li>Ensure appropriate closeout of projects and handover to Generate Asset Management Team</li></ul>Candidate qualifications &amp; core characteristics:<ul><li>A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission</li><li>5+ years’ experience in construction project management, with significant exposure to commercial and utility solar PV projects preferred.</li><li>A 4-year degree or equivalent work experience and certifications</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through</li><li>Strong written and oral communicator capable of “code switching” to meet the needs of a given situation</li><li>Some knowledge of GAAP project accounting and basic finance concepts is preferred</li><li>Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite. Prior exposure to Salesforce or other CRM helpful.</li><li>Relevant training and certifications such as prior/current trade licensure, OSHA10/30, NABCEP, PMP are preferred</li><li>Ability to manage multiple objectives simultaneously and prioritize appropriately</li><li>Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Expertise in EPC contract negotiations</li><li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawing sets</li><li>Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.</li><li>High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges</li><li>Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”</li></ul>Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $137,000 In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Project Manager

We are looking for someone organized and detail-oriented, who loves to make chaotic situations run smoothly, understands the value of strong processes and will enthusiastically familiarize oneself with our software systems to assist in creating and then managing a seamless, efficient, and highly organized project development. This person is passionate about the type of work Generate is doing, looking to apply their experience to help scale a growing business and drive critical internal process efficiencies and initiatives. This person can juggle – and juggle well – managing a variety of stakeholders and projects simultaneously while providing the highest standards of service.What you will be doing at Generate Capital as a Project Development Manager:<ul><li>Executing last-mile development tasks related to Generate-owned community solar projects.<ul><li>Examples include open real estate items pursuant to project operation and open ministerial permitting issues such as attending town meetings.</li></ul></li><li>Receiving acquired projects from the investment team and onboarding open development items.</li><li>Engaging with a range of external counterparties and development partners to close open permitting issues.</li><li>Off-boarding projects to the designated Project Manager at construction NTP.</li><li>Collaborating with the Commercial Project Delivery team to respond to 3rd party financing deliverables.</li></ul>Candidate qualifications &amp; core characteristics:<ul><li>A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission</li><li>3 - 5 years’ experience in construction or development administration and/or project management, with exposure to solar PV projects preferred.</li><li>Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references</li><li>Proven experience understanding and navigating laws and regulations at a state and local level.</li><li>Deep familiarity with the community solar development lifecycle.</li><li>Excellent project management skills.</li><li>A risk management mindset and ability to anticipate challenges.</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.</li><li>High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges</li><li>Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”</li></ul>Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range. Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Project Development Manager

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY</h3>We are seeking an experienced creative and quantitative professional to lead Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation for New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) programs funded by government and philanthropy.The ideal candidate is passionate about clean energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and understands multiple social and economic benefits of a just energy transition and the potential for social impact and energy equity outcomes that can result from scaling new clean energy technology. She/he/they are a creative and incisive evaluation strategist who is comfortable designing impact measurement and monitoring &amp; evaluation frameworks for complex, non-linear strategies. Building on existing tools including templates, an established database, and various reporting formats, we are looking for someone who will play a pivotal role within the NEX CA team to centralize data collection, help bring alignment across new and mature programs, and manage impact evaluations.<h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>A day in the life of the Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Manager could include reviewing a rate-payer benefit framework grant deliverable from an early stage startup and entering key metrics into airtable, researching job creation and cost savings on utility bills from scaling grid-scale storage, meeting with the CA Grants Administration Manager to iterate on the design of a new workflow in the Grants Management System, and working with the Communications Manager to draft a blurb for a press release by extracting a key data insight from your ongoing analysis and framing its impact for a public audience.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>Impact Evaluation<ul> <li>Collect data from awardees, including training, managing templates, conducting quality assurance, and support for reporting to funders. </li> <li>Conduct data analysis to connect project outcomes to larger energy transition and economic development trends. Investigate patterns in the data and glean insights that demonstrate environmental, social, and economic impacts. Prepare data visuals, develop content for reporting requirements and communications collateral. </li> <li>In collaboration with Program Leads and Communications Manager, author impact reports for individual programs and NEX CA more broadly. Coordinate content generation, design, and review process across Grants Management, Compliance, Communications, and Program teams.</li> <li>Iterate upon existing metrics to inform our reporting and strategic communication efforts within and beyond NEX CA. </li> <li>Act as lead representative for CA programs on NEX global impact working group to foster organizational alignment. Systems development, management, and best practices</li> <li>In close collaboration with the CA Grants Administration Manager, support the design and development of new and existing information databases related to impact and M&amp;E data. </li> </ul><ul><li>Track progress on core deliverables, and roll information up and down for different stakeholders. Streamline data collection and enable export of quality controlled information.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the “gatekeeper” of all data being utilized for fundraising and storytelling efforts. Upholds internal controls with attention to accuracy for all qualitative and quantitative data being used in external or internal communications. </li></ul>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Alignment<ul> <li>Develop and ensure alignment on shared indicators and metrics used across different programs. Oversee collaborative design and use of quantitative and qualitative grant outcomes and indicators to track progress that demonstrate results and areas of growth.</li> <li>Manage evaluation and learning projects, including managing consultants.</li> <li>Provide measurement and evaluation strategy &amp; leadership for our continuous work on energy equity and social impact: support deepening incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion racial, social and environmental justice approaches and metrics into NEX CA’s work.</li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise for proposals.</li> <li>Respond to ad hoc requests for reports, memos, slide decks and other materials to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including Fundraising, Head of Partnerships, Events and Brand, NEX Board of Directors, NEX fundraising efforts, funders, and government donors.</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>REQUIRED SKILLS</h3><ul> <li>Undergraduate degree required with 4+ years of relevant, professional experience focused on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.</li> <li>Adept with clean energy impact reporting metrics, e.g. carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, GHG inventories, job creation, cost reduction, race and demographics, with comfort making projections.</li> <li>Strong project manager skilled at quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis. Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.</li> <li>Experience building databases and streamlining processes for compiling information from multiple sources.</li> <li>Experience working in climate change, clean energy, public policy, economic development, and/or racial and social justice in philanthropic, NGO, coalition, legislative or advocacy communities.</li> <li>Collaborative with strong facilitation, interpersonal, intercultural and project management skills, with a record of success in matrix environments where there are not direct reporting relationships.</li> <li>Enthusiastic and natural team player with the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams. </li> <li>High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite, Asana, Databases.</li> </ul><h3>BONUS SKILLS</h3><ul><li>Experience with government reporting and compliance.</li></ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $90k-$120k annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul><ul> <li>Submit your resume and responses to our application questions. Cover letter is optional.</li> <li>Application deadline: Priority deadline is January 28, 2024 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul></ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply. Unfortunately New Energy Nexus will not be able to support an employment Visa at this time.

NEX is the world’s leading ecosystem of funds &amp; accelerators supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, from emerging tech through to clean energy deployment &amp; adoption

Impact, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

<div><div>2050 Partners is seeking a mission-driven Senior Consultant to join our team in a fully remote role. In this role, you will directly contribute to the execution and management of decarbonization consulting projects that contribute to the development of future GHG-reducing building codes and appliance standards. We are looking for team-members who are passionate about understanding clients’ pain points and delivering pragmatic solutions; dedicated to our purpose of shortening the path to carbon neutrality; and enthusiastic about growing with our dynamic consulting firm.  We are seeking a candidate with diverse expertise so that we can align strengths and interests with different projects. Initial assignments will include one or more of the following project areas: <ul><li>State building codes advancement and advocacy (energy and green codes in multiple states) </li><li>National model building codes advancement and advocacy (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC) </li><li>State and national appliance standards and test procedure advancement and advocacy </li><li>Building performance standards – local, state, and national </li><li>Local reach/stretch codes </li><li>Decarbonization initiatives and research </li></ul>Responsibilities include:  <ul><li>Be a trusted advisor for our clients by providing pragmatic advice based on defensible data and analysis </li><li>Oversee and contribute to multiple projects including technical research, client engagement, subcontractor management, and external stakeholder engagement including:  <ul><li>Scoping and launching new projects</li><li>Supporting primary and secondary research  </li><li>Procuring test equipment and arranging laboratory tests</li><li>Supporting laboratory and field investigations  </li><li>Fostering coalition-building  </li><li>Supporting legal, regulatory, and policy reviews </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain budget forecasts across multiple projects</li><li>Coordinate research with efforts from state programs and independent entities</li><li>Ensure high-quality deliverables, including reports and presentations </li><li>Contribute to business development and proposal writing</li></ul>Desired Qualifications and Competencies: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field(s) is required </li><li>8+ years relevant experience  </li><li>Consulting experience and mindset: comfort contributing to complex projects with a problem-solving orientation that prioritizes client needs  </li><li>Ability to learn and apply new skills across interdisciplinary fields, including technology assessments, engineering, economics, statistics, and policy</li><li>Highest ethical standards  </li><li>Project management track record </li><li>Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization </li><li>Great initiative, creativity, and curiosity; work well both on your own and as part of team </li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills  </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and discretion </li><li>Willingness for periodic travel </li><li>Desire and ability to work remotely </li></ul>Desired Experience*: <ul><li>Experience related to national, state, and local building codes (e.g., California Title 24 Part 6, California Title 24 Part 11, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, local reach/stretch codes, state amended energy codes) </li><li>Experience related to national and state appliance standards, test procedures, and specifications (e.g., DOE, California Title 20, ENERGYSTAR) </li><li>Experience related to building performance standards </li><li>Experience related to one or more of the following categories: battery storage; building energy modeling; building decarbonization; electric vehicle charging infrastructure; electronics; embodied carbon; emerging technologies programs and projects; energy efficiency incentive programs; equity; demand flexibility and connected loads; fans, motors, and drives; HVAC; industrial end-uses and processes; market transformation programs and projects; refrigerants and refrigeration; renewable energy; resilience; transportation electrification; water heating; water-using equipment and plumbing; white goods appliances. </li></ul>[*Note: We recognize that no candidates will have expertise in all these areas. Given the variety of our projects, we are seeking candidates with diverse expertise so that we can align experience and expertise with different projects. Please highlight your relevant experience in your resume and cover letter.]   2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to providing strategy, innovation, execution, and knowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broader decarbonization strategies. We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy development. 2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a flexible and fun work environment.  <a href="https://cdn.2050partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/E-Verify-Participation-Poster.pdf">Notice of E-Verify Participation</a><a href="https://cdn.2050partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IER_RightToWorkPoster-Eng_Es.pdf">Notice of Right to Work</a> </div></div>

Senior Consultant: Decarbonization Projects and Programs

<h2>The Role</h2>We are looking for experienced, generalist battery systems engineers to drive the successful integration of Zitara’s battery design and management software into customer applications.At Zitara, battery systems engineers are our “power users”. They can leverage their battery industry expertise to develop technical solutions that maximize the value of Zitara software in customer batteries, and do so across a diverse set of energy storage applications. The role combines both internally- and externally-facing responsibilities, where you will drive technical decision-making on customer programs, and aid in overall product planning and development as a customer advocate and key subject-matter expert within Zitara.The battery systems engineer, who will work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with varying levels of subject-matter expertise, must have both robust technical skills and strong emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate will have direct technical experience with battery systems, such as battery hardware or software engineering, battery cell development, or battery-related technical project management.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Common battery systems engineering responsibilities at Zitara are given below. Specific responsibilities for individual engineers may be geared toward their particular technical strengths and battery systems experience. <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Drive the successful integration of Zitara software in customer battery systems:</li><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Design battery test and instrumentation strategies.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Perform analyses on battery data collected in both the lab and field.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Create battery system simulations using Zitara design tools.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Integrate Zitara software into new compute platforms embedded within customer battery systems.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Help customers optimize battery design choices.</li></ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Guide and mentor customers as they adopt Zitara products, helping them maximize the value of Zitara software when integrated in their applications.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Write externally-facing technical documentation, and provide direct technical support to customers when they encounter difficulty.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Support Zitara non-battery-expert engineering staff in making technical product development and operational decisions requiring battery expertise.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Develop an in-depth understanding of customer needs across the industry, and drive Zitara product development by identifying product gaps and advocating on behalf of our customers internally.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Author technical materials for public consumption, such as white papers and blog entries, that demonstrate Zitara’s capabilities and technical leadership.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Directly participate in Zitara’s product planning and development process. </li></ul><h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Bachelors' in technical subject or equivalent proficiency.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Technical experience with lithium ion battery systems, such as:</li><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Battery hardware engineering.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Battery software engineering.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Battery test engineering.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Battery algorithms design.</li></ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Project management skills.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Clear and effective communication abilities.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Willingness to travel to meet customers in-person. </li></ul><h2>Preferred Additional Qualifications</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Comfortable programming in Python and/or C.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Practical experience in customer-facing roles. </li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">A full-time position, working three days per week from our office in San Francisco, CA, and up to two days per week remotely (optional).</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Competitive pay.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">A 401k savings plan.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">“Unlimited PTO” vacation policy.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth.</li></ul>

Zitara Technologies: Cloud-ready software empowering companies to optimize battery performance and enhance fleet operations.

Senior Applications Engineer (Battery Systems)

<div>You will play an important role in executing the closure of solar energy projects that drive positive impact and enhance the lives of people in local communities.    You will come into developments at the mid to late stage ensuring we de-risk and find value where others can't, but the last pieces come with the greatest risks, and that's why you are the person to get the job done. Importantly, you can engage successfully with town boards and AHJs because you've been there before and know what their drivers are.  </div><div> </div><div>You will report to our Chief Investment Officer and be based in either our NYC or Ridgewood, NJ office and be able to periodically travel to other sites.</div> <h3>Key responsibilities will include:</h3><ul><li>Guide a pipeline of projects successfully from early-stage development to construction or ‘notice to proceed.’</li><li>Oversee site acquisition and site control diligence, positive landowner relations, and associated real estate processes.</li><li>Manage the outsourcing and reviewing of environmental and geotechnical studies to mitigate impacts.</li><li>Manage third-party engineering studies and permitting. Coordinate with in-house engineering resources to confirm site plans and timelines for all studies and permits.</li><li>Maintain positive relationships with utilities and navigate interconnection process offtake.</li><li>Support project acquisition efforts including in some cases, attending town hall meetings, or assisting partners with the acquisition of PILOTs and other tax exemptions/abatements.</li><li>Stay abreast of local and federal policies as they pertain to our active markets. Close out open items and red flags that local counsel raises regarding real estate, permitting, and interconnection.</li><li>Track and report project progress, and spending versus budget on soft costs required to get projects ready for handoff to an EPC.</li><li>Review and manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for projects.</li><li>Manage projects through interconnection working with engineers to optimize project designs.</li><li>Provide project due diligence and development recommendations, as needed.</li><li>Perform critical reviews of third-party reports and bids.</li><li>Build strong working relationships both internally and externally.</li><li>Manage and coordinate multiple projects with other team members in an organized, flawless manner.</li><li>Gather market intelligence and continuously strive to be an industry-leading thinker.</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field</li><li>10+ years of proven experience in project management within the solar industry with the ability to apply the knowledge to our current project pipeline in NY, CA, NJ, and MD, with future potential to expand to other regions.</li><li>Passion for sustainability and dedication to our mission. </li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. </li><li>Highly organized and self-motivated, with determination to work through challenges.</li><li>Familiar with PV Syst, Helioscope, and Google Earth.</li></ul> <div> </div><div> </div><div>About Scale Microgrids </div><div>Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.</div><div> </div><div>We raised $500MM from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent. </div><div> </div><div>About Warburg Pincus</div><div>Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography. Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit <a href="https://www.warburgpincus.com/" style="font-size:12pt;">https://www.warburgpincus.com/</a>.</div><div> </div><div>Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</div>

Revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative clean power solutions, Scale Microgrid Solutions paves the way to decentralized energy.

Community Solar Developer

<h1>Company</h1>In order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035. Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Our customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations. Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from companies like Tesla, Facebook, and Google.<h1>Role</h1>We're looking for a multidisciplinary software and simulation engineer who can draw from academic literature, practical engineering tools, and domain-specific data and models to design, analyze, and improve battery modeling and simulation software. Zitara's software spans cutting-edge battery science, high-performance data infrastructure, complex modeling and learning systems, and safety-critical onboard firmware.  We're looking for a software engineer who can work across these areas of expertise to build the algorithms behind our core technology. In this role, you will work closely with our battery scientists and controls engineers to refine and improve the robustness of scale up our simulation and prediction software.  You will also have the opportunity to work with our embedded team to adapt the algorithms you design for running in real-time battery management systems. <h1>Responsibilities</h1><ul><li>Work with our battery scientists and controls engineers to identify and implement improvements in our simulation and signal processing algorithms</li><li>Write robust, well-tested signal processing, simulation, and optimization software in Python, Rust, and C / C++</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to the larger organization on system architecture, design for testability, and building maintainable software.</li><li>Design and communicate complex software architecture through written documentation and in-person discussion</li><li>Work with product and project management to scope and plan around development initiatives, and connect results to our customer-facing feature roadmap</li></ul><h1>Qualifications</h1><ul><li>7+ years of experience in writing profession Python software following modern best practices</li><li>Experience architecting simulation workflows, including efficient simulation engines, validation, visualization, and metrics aggregation software</li><li>BS, MS, or Ph.D in Computer Science, Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, Physics or other related engineering discipline.</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li></ul><h1>Preferred Additional Qualifications</h1><ul><li>Experience with Kalman Filtering or other statistical methods</li><li>Practical implementation experience with numerical methods for differential equations</li><li>Experience with Rust</li><li>Experience with Bazel</li><li>Familiarity with battery or energy systems applications</li></ul> Note: this position may be filled by a candidate either remote or hybrid in-person in our SF office. In-person candidates will be preferred, and remote candidates will need to demonstrate superlative organizational and communication skills.<h1>What We Offer</h1><ul><li>A full-time position, working from our office in San Francisco, CA or remotely.</li><li>Competitive pay.</li><li>Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family.</li><li>A 401k savings plan.</li><li>“Unlimited PTO” vacation policy.</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth.</li></ul>

Staff Simulation Software Engineer

The CompanyIn order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li><li>Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li><li>5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>High attention to detail and self-motivation</li><li>Team-oriented attitude</li></ul>Preferred Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li><li>Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li><li>Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Senior Battery Test Engineer 

The CompanyIn order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. The RoleWe're looking for a Battery Test Engineer to work closely with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to develop, collect, and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively maximizing lab capacity, efficiency, safety, and utilzation. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders- To design and validate battery test scripts, followed by executing tests. </li><li>Test- and equipment- related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of productivity and safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of battery tests, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related field. </li><li>2+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Familiarity with battery technology, Lithium-Ion and others. </li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA or Asana</li><li>Strong self-motivation and team-oriented attitude</li></ul>Preferred Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Experience and Familiarity with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin, Maccor, and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical safety and HV (High Voltage) lab experience </li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Electrochemistry and Battery Internals/Operation knowledge</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Battery Test Engineer

The Company
In order to keep climate change to 1.5&deg;C, we&rsquo;ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.
Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.
Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook.&nbsp;
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proactive communication and follow-up</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">High attention to detail and self-motivation</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Team-oriented attitude</li>
</ul>
Preferred Additional Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Casual work culture</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li>
</ul>

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