DERs Solar Programs Associate (Hybrid Chicago, IL US)

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues enhance a supportive and energetic culture and be part of the climate solution At Energy Solutions we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy carbon and water-use savings. Since 1995 weve harnessed that power to offer proven performance-based solutions for our utility government and institutional customers.

Energy Solutions is currently seeking aSolar Programs Associateto join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERS) team. As a member of the DERs team you will assist distributed generation and/or community solar companies interested in participating in the Illinois Shines Program an incentive program that encourages state-wide adoption of solar energy. Solar energy is critical in driving our nations progress toward a decarbonized grid and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity paired with Energy Solutions mission- driven approach creates an ideal environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.

The person filling this role will be required to work in a hybrid work environment in our Chicago IL office and expected to be in the office a minimum of once a week.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain current knowledge of program guidelines and procedures.
• Respond to program inquiries via telephone and email in a timely professional helpful and courteous manner.
• Work with distributed generation and/or community solar companies (both over the phone and via email) on their program registrations and annual renewal applications.
• Document review follow up on an approved registrations and renewal applications received.
• Use general knowledge program guidebook data stored in knowledge-base and other sources of information to answer registrant questions and/or resolve issues.
• Forward inquiries to appropriate parties when not able to resolve and maintain ownership by tracking and following up to ensure resolution.
• Participate in video conference calls including presenting to the client.
• Manage or contribute to ad hoc projects.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Competency with technical topics.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM preferred.
• Ability to function as a team player and multi-task between various projects to help meet and exceed program goals.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

The salary range for this role is $60000$70000/annually with a target compensation of $66500/annually based on experience and qualifications

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices insix different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware Kentucky Mississippi Montana Nebraska North Dakota and Wyoming.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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