Associate Director (San Francisco)
Environmental Economics, Inc. - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199Work at Environmental Economics, Inc.
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You bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a collaborative approach to project work, are comfortable coaching and providing feedback to others, and are practiced at working closely with clients and stakeholders while supporting the execution of our business and mission. We seek those that are inquisitive and look at all sides of an issue to make informed recommendations with confidence and clarity. You pride yourself in your technical aptitude and deep subject matter expertise. You bring a strong attention to detail and your project management and leadership techniques help you independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers.We are also open to hiring new Directors and that have additional years of experience and demonstrated ability to support significant business development upon hiring.The RoleThis is a unique opportunity for a senior professional looking to further their career with an equity stake in a company that leads the field in energy consulting.
As an Associate Director, you will spearhead client-facing interactions and play a leadership role in identifying the approach and methods for medium-to-large sized projects. Our Associate Directors direct workstreams within projects and contribute heavily to written reports and papers. They also regularly deliver findings and summaries to customers, making presentations and replying to questions. Duties will grow to include more elaborate investigative tasks, overseeing the management of existing tools, and leading efforts on proposal writing.Work EnvironmentE3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment, we encourage our E3 employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week, usually including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.Things That Set You Apart
You bring deep subject matter expertise specifically in energy, economics or finance, and climate change issuesYou have significant project management and leadership experience in a technical or analytical environmentYou have extensive experience coordinating with customers on a regular basisYou believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energyYou work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the tableYou enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audienceYou take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounterResponsibilities
Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers, and owning customer requestsConduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete informationFulfill end-to-end project obligationsDeliver presentations to customers and reply to questionsDevelop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool, gathering relevant data, and vetting resultsOversee or assist in management of existing tools as neededOversee or implement major revisions to toolkitsApply core QA/QC best practicesLead proposal writing on small/medium projectsTranslate results of research and evaluations into clear visual representationsHead the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for customer solutionsProactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or ManagerTrack and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan, with ongoing communication to project team membersCapture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processesAssist with internal initiatives as neededRequirements
7+ years of relevant experience (e.g. at a consulting firm, at a utility or on a public utilities commission)Deep subject matter expertise in one or more of our three practice areas:
1) Climate Pathways and Electrification, 2) Integrated System Planning, or 3) Asset Valuation, Transmission and MarketsAbility to leverage existing and develop new client relationships to generate new businessSignificant familiarity with the electricity industry landscape including state and federal regulations, business models, financial fundamentals, and rate developmentPassionate about the transition to a low-carbon economyDemonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projectsHigh fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling methods and/or programming knowledge and experience are also valuedRole Details
Hours: Full TimeTravel: Occasional travel (up to 10%) to client sites as needed, typically throughout the United States and CanadaOffice Location: San Francisco, CA$160,000 - $270,000 a year
Compensation and Title
E3 takesa number offactors into consideration when determining title and salary level for a potential new employee.This includes, but is not limitedto:a candidate’s education, training, and relevant work experience; expected quality and quantity of work; required travel (if any); external market andinternal value, including seniority and merit systems; and internal pay alignment.
E3 also provides a bonus structure that we are proud of because we believe it creates the right kinds ofincentives for good work, provides significant flexibility, and is fair and equitable. The below compensationoutlines our total compensation package with our bonus structure adding significant amounts to your basesalary. While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped, this provides a representationof the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the company'sperformance.
Annual Total Compensation Range for Associate Director - Director
- Minimum: $160,000
- Maximum: $270,000
E3’s Commitment to YouE3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:·Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance·Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans·Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts·401k with corporate match·Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays·Short-term and long-term disability·Fitness and wellness corporate discounts·Professional Development annual stipend·Relocation assistance·Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave·Mentorship program·Employee referral program·Commuter benefitsEEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation StatementApplicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.Willdan Group Inc. participates in E-Verify
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