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Lead design and development of complex software systems and mentor engineers across teams. | 10+ years experience in complex software development with advanced full-stack skills, technical leadership, and mentoring abilities. | Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. The Information Systems (IS) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical direction and establish complex software solutions that support critical business applications and long-term technology objectives. As a senior individual contributor, this role leads software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions that other teams and projects utilizing the Mendix platform rely on. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with business and client needs. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Software Engineer evaluates technical requirements, sets direction on solution alternatives, and contributes to technical strategy within their domain. In addition, this role will mentor junior level engineers, through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing, while supporting engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the development team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead the design and development of complex software systems, features, services, and integrations across all projects and multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. • Design scalable, secure, modular, and maintainable software solutions that support current and anticipated business and client needs. • Develop full-stack software solutions and technical designs that align with platform architecture, engineering standards, and business requirements. • Serve as a technical subject matter expert and escalation point for complex software engineering questions and decisions across multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. • Mentor and coach engineers across multiple teams and Mendix projects through technical guidance, solution design discussions, pair programming, code reviews, and constructive feedback. • Lead technical strategy within their domain and establish engineering standards, technical approaches, and system design decisions adopted across multiple projects and shared technology platforms. • Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple teams involving system integration, APIs, data exchange, platform modernization, and performance optimization. • Lead the Identification and communication of technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies to project teams, engineering leads, and senior leadership as needed. • Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions across teams. • Evaluate application performance, reliability, scalability, capacity, and operational effectiveness and lead the implementation of proactive improvements. • Ensure software systems and changes align with established security, privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements. • Lead automation, monitoring, and operational improvements that reduce recurring issues and strengthen system resilience across teams. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. • 10 years of experience developing, supporting, and enhancing complex software systems and applications. • Advanced proficiency in full-stack software development and one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, or equivalent technologies. • Advanced knowledge of software architecture, system design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, APIs, integration practices, and application modernization techniques. • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, deployment practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, automation, and production support. • Experience contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across applications, systems, platforms, or codebases. • Experience evaluating technical trade-offs and recommending solutions that balance business requirements, delivery timelines, scalability, and long-term maintainability. • Experience collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to support technical direction across multiple projects or shared technology platforms. • Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing. • Experience partnering with Product, Quality Assurance, Project Management, DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. • Strong mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and technical leadership skills. • Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and operate effectively in complex and evolving environments. • Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with established engineering standards, architectural direction, and organizational objectives. The Salary Range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000/annually with a target compensation of $140k - $157,500 based on experience and qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one's own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine. Equal Opportunity Employer Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Office Locations and a Remote Workforce Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Background Check Information Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Lead design and development of complex software systems and mentor junior engineers. | 10+ years experience with advanced proficiency in full-stack development, software architecture, cloud platforms, and mentoring skills. | Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. The Information Systems (IS) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical direction and establish complex software solutions that support critical business applications and long-term technology objectives. As a senior individual contributor, this role leads software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions that other teams and projects utilizing the Mendix platform rely on. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with business and client needs. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Software Engineer evaluates technical requirements, sets direction on solution alternatives, and contributes to technical strategy within their domain. In addition, this role will mentor junior level engineers, through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing, while supporting engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the development team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead the design and development of complex software systems, features, services, and integrations across all projects and multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. • Design scalable, secure, modular, and maintainable software solutions that support current and anticipated business and client needs. • Develop full-stack software solutions and technical designs that align with platform architecture, engineering standards, and business requirements. • Serve as a technical subject matter expert and escalation point for complex software engineering questions and decisions across multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. • Mentor and coach engineers across multiple teams and Mendix projects through technical guidance, solution design discussions, pair programming, code reviews, and constructive feedback. • Lead technical strategy within their domain and establish engineering standards, technical approaches, and system design decisions adopted across multiple projects and shared technology platforms. • Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple teams involving system integration, APIs, data exchange, platform modernization, and performance optimization. • Lead the Identification and communication of technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies to project teams, engineering leads, and senior leadership as needed. • Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions across teams. • Evaluate application performance, reliability, scalability, capacity, and operational effectiveness and lead the implementation of proactive improvements. • Ensure software systems and changes align with established security, privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements. • Lead automation, monitoring, and operational improvements that reduce recurring issues and strengthen system resilience across teams. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. • 10 years of experience developing, supporting, and enhancing complex software systems and applications. • Advanced proficiency in full-stack software development and one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, or equivalent technologies. • Advanced knowledge of software architecture, system design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, APIs, integration practices, and application modernization techniques. • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, deployment practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, automation, and production support. • Experience contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across applications, systems, platforms, or codebases. • Experience evaluating technical trade-offs and recommending solutions that balance business requirements, delivery timelines, scalability, and long-term maintainability. • Experience collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to support technical direction across multiple projects or shared technology platforms. • Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing. • Experience partnering with Product, Quality Assurance, Project Management, DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. • Strong mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and technical leadership skills. • Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and operate effectively in complex and evolving environments. • Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with established engineering standards, architectural direction, and organizational objectives. The Salary Range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000/annually with a target compensation of $140k - $157,500 based on experience and qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one's own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine. Equal Opportunity Employer Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Office Locations and a Remote Workforce Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Background Check Information Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Lead design and development of complex software systems and mentor junior engineers. | 10+ years experience in software engineering with advanced proficiency in full-stack development, architecture, and mentoring. | Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. The Information Systems (IS) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical direction and establish complex software solutions that support critical business applications and long-term technology objectives. As a senior individual contributor, this role leads software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions that other teams and projects utilizing the Mendix platform rely on. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with business and client needs. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Software Engineer evaluates technical requirements, sets direction on solution alternatives, and contributes to technical strategy within their domain. In addition, this role will mentor junior level engineers, through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing, while supporting engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the development team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead the design and development of complex software systems, features, services, and integrations across all projects and multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. • Design scalable, secure, modular, and maintainable software solutions that support current and anticipated business and client needs. • Develop full-stack software solutions and technical designs that align with platform architecture, engineering standards, and business requirements. • Serve as a technical subject matter expert and escalation point for complex software engineering questions and decisions across multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. • Mentor and coach engineers across multiple teams and Mendix projects through technical guidance, solution design discussions, pair programming, code reviews, and constructive feedback. • Lead technical strategy within their domain and establish engineering standards, technical approaches, and system design decisions adopted across multiple projects and shared technology platforms. • Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple teams involving system integration, APIs, data exchange, platform modernization, and performance optimization. • Lead the Identification and communication of technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies to project teams, engineering leads, and senior leadership as needed. • Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions across teams. • Evaluate application performance, reliability, scalability, capacity, and operational effectiveness and lead the implementation of proactive improvements. • Ensure software systems and changes align with established security, privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements. • Lead automation, monitoring, and operational improvements that reduce recurring issues and strengthen system resilience across teams. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. • 10 years of experience developing, supporting, and enhancing complex software systems and applications. • Advanced proficiency in full-stack software development and one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, or equivalent technologies. • Advanced knowledge of software architecture, system design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, APIs, integration practices, and application modernization techniques. • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, deployment practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, automation, and production support. • Experience contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across applications, systems, platforms, or codebases. • Experience evaluating technical trade-offs and recommending solutions that balance business requirements, delivery timelines, scalability, and long-term maintainability. • Experience collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to support technical direction across multiple projects or shared technology platforms. • Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing. • Experience partnering with Product, Quality Assurance, Project Management, DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. • Strong mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and technical leadership skills. • Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and operate effectively in complex and evolving environments. • Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with established engineering standards, architectural direction, and organizational objectives. The Salary Range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000/annually with a target compensation of $140k - $157,500 based on experience and qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one's own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine. Equal Opportunity Employer Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Office Locations and a Remote Workforce Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Background Check Information Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Lead design and development of complex software systems, provide technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure operational excellence. | Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in complex software development with proficiency in full-stack technologies, system architecture, cloud platforms, leadership, and communication skills. | Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. The Information Systems (IS) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical direction and establish complex software solutions that support critical business applications and long-term technology objectives. As a senior individual contributor, this role leads software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions that other teams and projects utilizing the Mendix platform rely on. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with business and client needs. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Software Engineer evaluates technical requirements, sets direction on solution alternatives, and contributes to technical strategy within their domain. In addition, this role will mentor junior level engineers, through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing, while supporting engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the development team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Software Development & Architecture: Lead the design and development of complex software systems, features, services, and integrations across all projects and multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. Design scalable, secure, modular, and maintainable software solutions that support current and anticipated business and client needs. Develop full-stack software solutions and technical designs that align with platform architecture, engineering standards, and business requirements. Establish architecture and technical design standards adopted across multiple applications, systems, projects, and shared technology platforms. Technical Leadership & Capability Development Serve as a technical subject matter expert and escalation point for complex software engineering questions and decisions across multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform. Review code changes by other engineers regularly to ensure alignment with engineering, architecture, security, testing, documentation, and quality standards. Mentor and coach engineers across multiple teams and Mendix projects through technical guidance, solution design discussions, pair programming, code reviews, and constructive feedback. Lead technical strategy within their domain and establish engineering standards, technical approaches, system design decisions adopted across multiple projects and shared technology platforms. Project Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple teams involving system integration, APIs, data exchange, platform modernization, and performance optimization. Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational objectives, translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions. Lead the Identification and communication of technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies to project teams, engineering leads, and senior leadership as needed. Agile Development & Delivery Lead technical discussions during sprint planning, backlog refinement, architecture reviews, and retrospectives across teams. Recommend and implement improvements to engineering processes, workflows, tools, and delivery practices adopted across teams. Operational Excellence & Deployment Support Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions across teams. Evaluate application performance, reliability, scalability, capacity, and operational effectiveness and lead the implementation of proactive improvements. Ensure software systems and changes align with established security, privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements. Guide and implement release planning, deployment validation, production readiness, and operational monitoring activities across teams. Participate in on-call rotations and provide advanced technical direction for complex production incidents. Lead automation, monitoring, and operational improvements that reduce recurring issues and strengthen system resilience across teams. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 10 years of experience developing, supporting, and enhancing complex software systems and applications. Advanced proficiency in full-stack software development and one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, or equivalent technologies. Advanced knowledge of software architecture, system design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, APIs, integration practices, and application modernization techniques. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, deployment practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, automation, and production support. Experience contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across applications, systems, platforms, or codebases. Experience evaluating technical trade-offs and recommending solutions that balance business requirements, delivery timelines, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Experience collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to support technical direction across multiple projects or shared technology platforms. Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing. Experience partnering with Product, Quality Assurance, Project Management, DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and technical leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and operate effectively in complex and evolving environments. Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with established engineering standards, architectural direction, and organizational objectives. The Salary Range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000/annually with a target compensation of $140k - $157,500/Annually. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine. Equal Opportunity Employer Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Office Locations and a Remote Workforce Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Background Check Information Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Oversee large-scale solar programs, manage outreach teams and budgets, lead business development, and align goals with organizational strategy. | 12+ years experience with 5 years leadership and program implementation, bachelor's degree, and familiarity with North American solar market. | Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. Energy Solutions is seeking a Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy in our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) department. As a member of the DERs leadership team, you will collaborate on the growth and management of an Illinois program to incentivize the adoption of solar. Solar, storage and demand response technologies are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future. We prefer candidates located in Chicago, but we also welcome U.S.-based remote candidates who can commit to traveling to Chicago at least once per quarter. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Program Oversight & Delivery Oversee successful delivery of a large solar program market outreach team to achieve goals, execute deliverables on time and budget, and deliver high client satisfaction. Develop strong cross-department coordination with our information systems team to develop, maintain and enhance the custom software used to implement our programs. Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines; identify and address risks or bottlenecks proactively. Stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions. Review and approve client deliverables, proposals, and reports to ensure compliance and high standards. Demonstrate understanding and capabilities of project and program management to be successful in the role. Team & Performance Management Lead a team. Determine and formulate policies and strategies to manage and motivate internal staff and subcontractors. Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Manage workload distribution, including recruiting, staffing, and assigning work across the team. Conduct performance management and supervision of department staff. Facilitate internal communications, team meetings, and cross-functional coordination to drive operational excellence. Maintain regular communication with department staff and management to direct priorities. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain and develop client and partner relationships, ensuring continued service excellence, and demonstrating exceptional client management skills. Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction, resolve issues, and strengthen relationships. Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams to achieve shared goals effectively. Leadership & Strategic Management Demonstrate leadership and management qualities essential for success in the role. Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies. Collaborate closely with the department leadership to align departmental goals with organizational strategy and growth targets. Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, excellence and continuous improvement across all program areas. Lead and support change management efforts by guiding teams through transitions, aligning stakeholders, and fostering adaptability to evolving priorities and program goals. Business Development Support development of proposals and business development efforts. Follow through on proposals for new and current projects and programs. Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal strategy. Collaborate with department and company leaders to execute a strategic growth plan for Energy Solutions’ DERs products. Represent Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader through client engagement, industry conferences, and participation in key industry boards and forums. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand response and/or storage program administration. A minimum of 12 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams. Familiarity with the North American solar market ideally in energy and utility business and market with a focus on Illinois and/or income-qualified offerings. Effectively worked with and/or managed operational teams, ideally managing implementation or product teams, to provide the necessary outcome to a client. Familiarity working with software development and bridging that gap between client needs and software costs and timelines. Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills. Ability to solve complex problems, provide solutions and balance competing priorities. Experience leading contract negotiations and renewals with clients. Strong client management and project management skills. Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience. Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability. Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals. Ability to work in a team-oriented collegial and collaborative, but fast-paced and dynamic environment at a growing company Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills Detail oriented with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities Quarterly travel to Chicago required; additional travel as needed The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000 with a target compensation of $145,000 - $171,000 based on experience and qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine. Equal Opportunity Employer Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Office Locations and a Remote Workforce Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Background Check Information Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Oversee large-scale solar programs, manage teams, and drive strategic growth within Distributed Energy Resources. | 12+ years experience with 5 years leadership and program implementation, bachelor's degree, financial acumen, and solar market familiarity. | Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. Energy Solutions is seeking a Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy in our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) department. As a member of the DERs leadership team, you will collaborate on the growth and management of an Illinois program to incentivize the adoption of solar. Solar, storage and demand response technologies are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future. We prefer candidates located in Chicago, but we also welcome U.S.-based remote candidates who can commit to traveling to Chicago at least once per quarter. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Program Oversight & Delivery Oversee successful delivery of a large solar program market outreach team to achieve goals, execute deliverables on time and budget, and deliver high client satisfaction. Develop strong cross-department coordination with our information systems team to develop, maintain and enhance the custom software used to implement our programs. Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines; identify and address risks or bottlenecks proactively. Stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions. Review and approve client deliverables, proposals, and reports to ensure compliance and high standards. Demonstrate understanding and capabilities of project and program management to be successful in the role. Team & Performance Management Lead a team. Determine and formulate policies and strategies to manage and motivate internal staff and subcontractors. Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Manage workload distribution, including recruiting, staffing, and assigning work across the team. Conduct performance management and supervision of department staff. Facilitate internal communications, team meetings, and cross-functional coordination to drive operational excellence. Maintain regular communication with department staff and management to direct priorities. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain and develop client and partner relationships, ensuring continued service excellence, and demonstrating exceptional client management skills. Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction, resolve issues, and strengthen relationships. Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams to achieve shared goals effectively. Leadership & Strategic Management Demonstrate leadership and management qualities essential for success in the role. Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies. Collaborate closely with the department leadership to align departmental goals with organizational strategy and growth targets. Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, excellence and continuous improvement across all program areas. Lead and support change management efforts by guiding teams through transitions, aligning stakeholders, and fostering adaptability to evolving priorities and program goals. Business Development Support development of proposals and business development efforts. Follow through on proposals for new and current projects and programs. Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal strategy. Collaborate with department and company leaders to execute a strategic growth plan for Energy Solutions’ DERs products. Represent Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader through client engagement, industry conferences, and participation in key industry boards and forums. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand response and/or storage program administration. A minimum of 12 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams. Familiarity with the North American solar market ideally in energy and utility business and market with a focus on Illinois and/or income-qualified offerings. Effectively worked with and/or managed operational teams, ideally managing implementation or product teams, to provide the necessary outcome to a client. Familiarity working with software development and bridging that gap between client needs and software costs and timelines. Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills. Ability to solve complex problems, provide solutions and balance competing priorities. Experience leading contract negotiations and renewals with clients. Strong client management and project management skills. Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience. Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability. Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals. Ability to work in a team-oriented collegial and collaborative, but fast-paced and dynamic environment at a growing company Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills Detail oriented with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities Quarterly travel to Chicago required; additional travel as needed The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000 with a target compensation of $145,000 - $171,000 based on experience and qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine. Equal Opportunity Employer Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Office Locations and a Remote Workforce Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Background Check Information Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
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