Hybrid Associate Director – Market Transformation Initiatives Lead

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About the role

  • Provide technical and program management support for the California Market Transformation Administrator (MTA) program
  • Lead one or more multidisciplinary market transformation initiative (MTI) teams
  • Scope and oversee research and analysis to develop technical understanding of MTI technologies
  • Determine potential energy savings and total system benefits of MTIs and ensure consistent, data-driven cost-effectiveness estimates
  • Coordinate and provide technical oversight across all active MTIs
  • Supervise staff and oversee building energy modeling, engineering calculations, time series and other data analysis
  • Plan, scope, and oversee lab and field studies related to MTI technologies
  • Plan, scope, and conduct or oversee building energy modeling to determine energy savings or operating characteristics
  • Engage with industry market actors, including manufacturers, national labs, and other program administrators
  • Provide technical support and guidance to the MTA team and subject matter experts; troubleshoot and resolve issues
  • Support compliance with MTA program rules and implementation of work activities for public utilities commissions
  • Assist with project management and technical and analytical support for other 2050 Partners projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Higher degree such as a master’s or Ph.D can substitute for years of relevant experience
  • 12+ years of engineering or work experience in related area, preferably including consulting and utility energy efficiency program exposure
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise with heat pump and commercial HVAC technologies, including controls strategies
  • Familiarity with California and national appliance standards and building energy codes, including California Title 20 appliance standards, California Title 24 building energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1, and IECC
  • Familiarity with energy modeling (EnergyPlus) and engineering simulations
  • Desire and ability to work remotely; committed to primary alignment with West Coast hours; flexibility to travel for in-person meetings as needed
  • Experience managing client relationships
  • Experience developing and implementing research, consultant, and implementation projects
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to adapt technical material for broader audiences
  • Strong practical implementation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to write reports, technical papers, and provide technical presentations to knowledgeable audiences
  • Supervision experience and oversight of staff and teams conducting energy modeling and technical data analysis
  • Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and highest ethical standards
  • (Desired) Experience working in the California energy efficiency program and policy environment (CEDARS, California Policy Manual, DEER, CalTF eTRM, CET, California Avoided Cost Calculators)
  • (Desired) Experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages for data analysis
  • (Desired) Experience using Microsoft Office; strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • (Desired) Familiarity with the national energy efficiency landscape and related national labs and agencies
  • Project management track record
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • flexible and fun work environment
  • remote work / flexible work arrangements (primary alignment with West Coast hours)
  • Significant billable hours-based bonus is possible

Job title

Associate Director – Market Transformation Initiatives Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$156,000 - $192,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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