Field Energy Consultant

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.