Solar Programs, Project Manager II

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.

We are currently seeking a full-time Solar Programs Project Manager II to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) team. As a member of the DERs Department, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of distributed and community solar. Solar energy is 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 position will be a part of the Operations team supporting our work as the Program Administrator for Illinois Shines. Illinois Shines is the statewide incentive program aimed to assist people across Illinois to more affordably transition to solar power. To meet Illinois’ goal of having 100% of its energy come from renewable energy sources by 2050, it is imperative that consumers’ rights are protected when working with companies registered with the Program. Come help our dedicated team with this important role in the clean energy transition!   

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Overall direction, management, quality control and completion of assigned deliverables 
• Supervising approximately three Associates (application processors)
• Developing and following operational processes, interacting, and responding to applicants, updating and tracking project progress 
• Communicating project progress to management and clients 
• Interacting with customers, clients, and external collaborators 
• Provide training, oversight and guidance for supporting staff and other team members  
• Application support and processing 
• Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) for the program portal
• Dialing monitoring and addressing application processing exceptions, escalations and requests for support
• Tracking and following up on errors discovered during the quality assurance process

Minimum Qualifications:    

• A bachelor’s degree    
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills   
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle multiple cases   
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Office365, SharePoint, OneNote) 
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and present information and updates 
• Ability to work and thrive independently 
• Excellent personal accountability and quality control practices 

Desired qualifications: 

• Knowledge of solar energy concepts and terminology 

• Direct knowledge or experience with the Illinois Shines program a plus 

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of  $10k - $50k/Annually or $10 - $20/Hourly

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).

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility 

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!  

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 [email protected].

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