Virtual Strategic Energy Management (vSEM) Coach

About Power Takeoff, Inc.

Power TakeOff is a leading provider of software and implementation solutions in the utility industry, specializing in energy efficiency and demand side management (DSM). Our mission is to identify and deliver data-driven solutions to guide our partners and their communities to a lower carbon future. We drive our sustainability impact through software and services leveraging utility meter data and layered data sets, advanced analytics, and personalized customer engagements that help businesses better understand and reduce their energy consumption. We deliver cost-effective solutions for over 25 utilities across North America.

Position Summary

Power TakeOff is seeking a Virtual Strategic Energy Management (vSEM) Coach to work with commercial businesses across the U.S. to drive energy efficiency and foster a culture of continuous energy improvement.

The vSEM Coach position is central to our utility programs, supporting customers through data-driven coaching, employee engagement, and strategic planning. The vSEM Coach will lead virtual workshops, analyze smart meter data, and guide participants to make persistent operational and behavioral energy-saving changes. They will have support from our technical teams as they achieve their objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The VSEM Coach Will Deliver High-impact Strategic Energy Management Coaching To Commercial Customers Through Virtual Engagements. They Will Inspire Energy-saving Actions By Providing Practical Recommendations, Facilitating Workshops, And Promoting Employee Engagement. The VSEM Coach Will Measure Their Success Through Customers Actively Participating In SEM Activities, Demonstrating Energy Savings Through Behavioral And Operational Improvements, And Providing Positive Feedback On Engagement And Program Value. Their Primary Focus Is Seamless Program Delivery And Thorough Documentation. They Have The Following Goals And Success Criteria

- Ownership of utility contracts

- Leading effective customer workshops and education initiatives

- Seamless program delivery and documentation

- Achievement of kWh goals

- Leadership across all program management tasks

Customer Engagement and Coaching

- Building strong customer relationships and guiding participants through SEM curriculum.

- Leading virtual workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and employee engagement activities.

- Facilitating culture change by integrating SEM practices into business operations.

- Encouraging collaboration across departments at customer sites to drive behavioral change.

Energy Management Planning and Execution

- Conducting baseline assessments of current energy practices.

- Developing energy action plans with site-specific goals and prioritized actions.

- Collaborating with customers to implement low- and no-cost energy-saving measures.

- Collaborating with Power TakeOff’s Technical team to identify and implement low- and no-cost energy savings measures with customers.

- Supporting ongoing goal setting and tracking through regular performance reviews.

Data-Driven Decision Making

- Analyzing interval electricity usage data (15-, 30-, and 60-minute resolution).

- Identifying key drivers of energy use and opportunities for savings.

- Partnering with M&V teams to evaluate and communicate performance results.

- Drafting monthly updates, year-end reports, and success stories.

Internal Collaboration and Program Support

- Contributing to internal continuous improvement efforts and resource development.

- Supporting participant onboarding, engagement tracking, and data integration.

- Collaborating with outreach teams to recruit and onboard new customers.

Key Qualifications

- 3-5 years of experience in energy efficiency, energy advising, energy auditing, HVAC design or commercial/industrial facility operations

- Degree in Engineering is a plus

- CEM certification or equivalent is a plus

- Technical knowledge of commercial facility systems (e.g., HVAC, controls, lighting)

- Strong analytical skills and experience with data interpretation

- Proficient skills with Salesforce and other CRM tools

- Exceptional project management skills

- Excellent facilitation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

- Experience in adult learning, behavioral engagement, or organizational change

- Comfortable working independently in a virtual environment

- Background in construction, engineering, or building operations a plus

Location and Travel

Power TakeOff is a 100% virtual company with no physical office location. However, many employees are based in two hubs in the areas around Denver, CO and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Residence in one of these two hubs is desired but not required, and relocation assistance will not be provided for the position. This position is eligible for employment in either the United States or Canada.

Travel is not expected for this position. Power TakeOff will cover the associated accommodation and travel expenses for any such travel.

Compensation And Benefits

The total expected salary compensation range for employees residing in the U.S. is between $65,000 and $80,000 USD per year, depending on experience. Power TakeOff maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.

Benefits Include

- Medical insurance, including vision and dental

- Health Savings Account contributions

- Retirement plans with company matching

- Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible 12 months after employment)

- Generous time off, including:

- 15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year

- 7 flexible well-being days

- At least 9 paid holidays

- All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st

- Summer "Friyays", from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off!

Join our team and play a key role in driving positive impacts for our business, our customers, our utility clients, the environment, and all of society!

The Pay Range For This Role Is

65,000 - 80,000 USD per year(Remote)