Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.

Associate Consultant

LocationSan Francisco, CA
Job Typefull_time
Salary$82,000-$103,000

About This Job

Why You Should Join the E3 Team

When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired.

Who We Are Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.

Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions.

E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy.

About You

We look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity with a commitment to the clean energy transition. Our Associate Consultants love to examine, research, and offer creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues. We are seeking qualified candidates who bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a proactive approach to assist the team, and are practiced at clearly presenting information to a variety of stakeholders. Successful applicants will also have proven organizational techniques that help you create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers.

The Work

The Associate Consultant is a vital contributor to our team. Any team member may play a significant role in a project, and recent graduates work alongside senior partners. The position conducts research and evaluation to aid the delivery of customer work under the direction of senior-level team members. You will have the opportunity to immediately assist project work to inform customer strategies by contributing to in-house forecasting models, quantifying various market strategies, studying market portfolios and stakeholder needs, benchmarking industry standards, and developing policy and market overviews.

Practice Areas

We’re highly collaborative, but everyone is encouraged to pursue their own practice areas of interest. At E3, our Practice Areas include:

Climate Pathways and Electrification

Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets
Integrated System Planning


General

Hours: Full Time
Type: Exempt or Non-Exempt (depends on level of work experience)
Practice Area: Open
Travel: 0-5%
Office Location: San Francisco, CA

Work Environment

E3 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 on 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing reports and papers, and helping with additional customer requests
Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete information. This may include country-level energy market research, delving into standards documents to find specific references or proof points, as well as research on complicated topics such as regulatory proceedings.
Translate results of research, reports, and insights into clear visual representations
Aid project heads in the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for stakeholder products
Simple modifications to existing tools and models
Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager
Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes
Assist with internal initiatives as needed


Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher with a strong academic record in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field
0-2 years of prior experience desired specifically addressing energy and climate change issues and/or demonstrated academic related project work
Hands-on experience, academic project work, or extensive knowledge base related to one of our Practice Areas: - Climate Pathways and Electrification, Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets, and Integrated System Planning
You work collaboratively and assist each member of your team to do their greatest work, aware that each brings different experiences to the table
High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; programming experience in Python is also valued
Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff


Things that Set You Apart

A strong academic record and prior experience specifically addressing renewable energy and climate change issues are desired.
You believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energy.
You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their optimum work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the table.
You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience.
You take ownership of your work, actively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter.
Knowledge of capacity expansion, optimization and/or familiarity with PLEXOS and RESOLVE

E3’s Commitment to You

E3 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 perks 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
401(k) with corporate match
Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Short-term and long-term disability
Group life insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Arrangements,
Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
Professional Development annual stipend

Hiring Process and Timeline

Finding new team members that are a good fit is important to us, so we spend significant time in our recruiting process evaluating candidates. Qualified candidates can expect a phone interview, to engage in a technical exercise and associated interview, and a final set of interviews. Our process may take up to 6-8 weeks to complete.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Applicants 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

E3 takes a number of factors into consideration when determining salary level for a potential new employee. This includes, but is not limited to: a candidate’s education, training, and relevant work experience; the position's work location; expected quality and quantity of work; required travel (if any); external market and internal 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 of incentives for good work, provides significant flexibility, and is fair and equitable. The below compensation outlines our total compensation package with our bonus structure adding between 15 - 35% to your base salary. While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped, this provides a representation of the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the company's performance.

Annual Total Compensation Range:

Minimum: $82,000

Maximum: $103,000

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