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Field Energy Consultant
Portland Energy Conservation Inc. (PECI)
Southern CA, CA US
Categories: Consulting Energy
Skill Level: Entry level
Position Type: Full Time
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI) is a nonprofit corporation with a twenty-year history developing and implementing innovative approaches to energy and resource efficiency. We offer our local and national clients a unique combination of expert research, program design, and on-the-ground delivery. We are growing and have exciting opportunities for individuals who have a passion for learning and want to make an impact working within the energy efficiency market.
Position Overview:
PECI seeks a field-based energy efficiency Consultant who will encourage equipment and energy system retrofits at groceries and other retail sites in Southern California.
The Consultant will work from a home office, coordinate with remote and office-based team members, and travel throughout a defined territory in Southern California.
Responsibilities:
The Consultant motivates, advises and enables customers (primarily grocers) to implement significant energy savings projects. Consultants are accountable for achieving specific energy efficiency goals.
This position:
Proactively develops, manages and expands customer and vendor relationships
Audits facilities
Prepares reports and presents them to decision-makers
Develops creative ways to achieve program objectives and scopes relevant tasks
Works with a remote team to manage the incentives paperwork process
Facilitates and tracks energy efficiency projects, using project management skills to coordinate with numerous project players and utility representatives
Provides technical consultation for business owners and key decision makers
Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have significant technical knowledge of HVAC, lighting, and/or refrigeration systems. They must also have a successful track record of working independently, proactively developing client relationships, and meeting business objectives. The Consultant drives energy savings projects at customer sites.
Desired Professional Background:
Strong technical background in HVAC, lighting, and/or refrigeration systems, including controls
Consultative sales background and experience building a book of business
Experience conducting energy audits, especially in a commercial or retail setting
Business acumen: proven familiarity with core business metrics (ROI, margins, etc.)
Experience presenting to a variety of audiences
Established network of contractor and/or grocer relationships
Experience working with utility rebate programs
Windows-based software experience, including Word, Excel, and Access
Desired Qualities:
High energy and persuasive nature
Detail oriented
Technical aptitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
Organized even with changing and/or competing priorities
Good judgment in ambiguous situations
Knows how to achieve results while maintaining high quality
Versatile communicator - ability to connect with a wide variety of people
To Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email or mail a cover letter, resume, a writing sample and references.
1400 SW 5th Ave #700 Portland, OR 97201.
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