Solar Analyst

DRI Energy is a national solar services company headquartered in Irvine, California.  Its sister company, LumetaTM, is a developer of award-winning building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products.  DRI Energy and Lumeta are wholly-owned subsidiaries of DRI Companies, a respected national construction firm led by a senior management team with extensive experience and a longstanding reputation for excellence in the construction industry. Relying on this experience, DRI Energy specializes in providing solar energy installations, lighting retrofit, daylighting, and other services that dramatically reduce its customers' energy usage and costs.

DRI Energy occupies an exciting and rapidly expanding presence in the energy services industry.  Increasing markets and company growth have led to the creation of the Solar Analyst.  The position reports to DRI Energy's Executive Vice President and, depending on the selected candidate's preference, will be based in Irvine or San Leandro, California.

Position Overview:

The Solar Analyst will work with the Company's project development team to pursue new solar opportunities in the commercial and utility markets while utilizing analytical, financial and problem solving skills to create persuasive value propositions and financial pro formas for solar customers.  The selected individual must be extremely motivated to be part of a fast-paced and developing company in this fast-growing industry, with the creative and critical thinking skills to tackle a variety of challenges that range from client-specific to industry-based.

 Responsibilities:

• Market segmentation
• Prepare client presentations and project proposals
• Evaluate client solar projects, including: a) Analyzing client energy data, b) Determining the best available technology, c) Creating financial analytics and cost savings, d) Assessing economic viability and options to increase margin
• Interface with Design, Construction, Structured Finance and Product Management for ideal system design and component selection
• Increase effectiveness of staff and tools by recognizing opportunities for development of new systems and structures

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or above, preferably in business or finance
• Strong analytical skills
• Financial modeling experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong insight into value proposition and customer needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solar or renewable energy experience
• Understanding of energy and utility tariffs
• PPA or other structured financing skills

Compensation: Competitive compensation

• Career advancement/growth opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Company Paid (and Supplemental Voluntary) Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

To Apply:

For consideration, please send a cover letter and your resume, along with your salary history and requirements.

DRI Companies ("DRI") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DRI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, or because he or she is a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, a newly separated veteran, a campaign veteran, or an armed forces service medal veteran (i.e., qualified protected veterans).  It is also the policy of DRI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or their status as qualified individuals with disabilities or qualified protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.  DRI Energy participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program.  The E-Verify program is an internet-based eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Please read notices on the DRI website for important information regarding the E-Verify program when applying for work at DRI Energy.