SEM Coach

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of Strategic Energy Management programs aimed at achieving energy savings objectives.

• Organize both virtual and in-person events to assess and prioritize actions for energy reduction.

• Mentor energy champions, executive sponsors, and wider customer energy teams on integrating SEM tools and practices.

• Provide professional cohort training, onsite facilitation, and ensure effective tracking and reporting.

• Analyze energy performance outcomes with clients, including outputs from energy intensity models and AMI interval data.

• Deliver exceptional customer service to commercial and industrial end users, utility clients, and program personnel.

• Advocate for energy efficiency initiatives and methodologies.

• Anticipate and address challenges proactively.

• Enhance quality and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Offer technical and program insights, listen to customer requirements, establish expectations, and fulfill commitments.

• Provide technical assistance encompassing calculations, scope development, implementation specifics, and operational effects.

• Aid in the development and validation of IPMVP Option C savings calculations and measurement and verification documentation.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of SEM delivery, energy information systems, and internal coaching resources and procedures.

• Collaborate with RI Energy Managers and Engineers to deliver targeted SEM experiences for current customer relationships.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field), business, or another relevant discipline.

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication abilities.

• Capability to work efficiently alongside experienced internal counterparts without overstepping their responsibilities.

• Dynamic speaking style with the ability to adjust communication style to suit different audiences.

• Strong writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical capabilities.

• Professional background in the energy efficiency sector.

• Comprehension of systems utilized in commercial and industrial settings.

• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.

• Skill in simplifying and conveying complex concepts in concise conversations and emails.

• Comfortable managing projects and workflows with varying degrees of ambiguity.

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word and Excel.

• Willingness to travel up to about 20% of the time.

• Interest in sustainability and a commitment to making a significant environmental impact.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background and reference check.

• A pre-employment drug screening may be required if relevant to the position.

• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), or Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS).

• Preferred: Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or ISO 50001.

• Preferred: Direct experience in delivering SEM programs alongside an existing customer energy management function.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.

• Three weeks of paid vacation each year.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Commuter benefits.

• Additional supplemental offerings.