PWA Compliance Specialist

is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges delivering custom solutions for AI data centers mission-critical facilities and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary softwaredevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

is seeking a Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) Compliance Specialist to own and manage PWA compliance across our national portfolio of Battery Storage projects. This role sits at the intersection of tax project management and HR ensuring that our projects satisfy the labor requirements necessary to secure the full value of 48E Investment Tax Credits. Youll work closely with our Tax HR and Project teams as well as EPC contractors and subcontractors to build and maintain a defensible compliance program from construction start through project handover.

• Own end-to-end PWA compliance for BESS project portfolio ensuring alignment with IRS guidance on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under 48E (and related Treasury regulations).
• Develop implement and maintain PWA compliance programs recordkeeping systems and internal controls across multiple concurrent projects.
• Review and monitor contractor and subcontractor wage determinations certified payroll records and apprenticeship utilization ratios; flag and remediate deficiencies before they threaten credit eligibility.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors labor counsel and outside tax advisors to resolve PWA compliance questions and support cure/penalty payment processes when needed.
• Prepare PWA compliance documentation to support ITC monetization tax equity and MIPSA/transaction due diligence processes working directly with Legal and Tax on buyer diligence requests.
• Track evolving IRS/Treasury guidance Department of Labor wage determinations and industry best practices and translate changes into updated internal policy and training.
• Build internal and external-facing reporting (board updates investor materials compliance trackers) summarizing portfolio-wide PWA status and risk.
• Provide training and technical guidance to internal stakeholders and contractors on PWA obligations and recordkeeping standards.

• 2-5 years of experience in clean energy tax credit compliance prevailing wage/apprenticeship programs or related regulatory/policy work (government consulting or industry).
• In-depth knowledge of prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act and 48E/45 credit regimes.
• Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder compliance programs with competing deadlines across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret statutory regulatory and legislative guidance and translate it into operational policy.
• Excellent technical writing skills comfortable producing compliance memos policy documentation and internal/external briefings.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in policy public administration or related field preferred.

For US-based roles - What youll get:

• Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:

• Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
• Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

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