New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
  
  

Job Overview

Energy storage is critical to achieving the Climate Act’s ambitious goals, and New York is poised to become a market leader with the June 2024 PSC approval of the Energy Storage Roadmap authorizing NYSERDA to procure 3,000 megawatts of bulk energy storage in support of the state target of 6,000 megawatts of storage deployed by 2030. NYSERDA’s new Bulk Energy Storage (BES) Program, housed within NYSERDA’s Large-Scale Renewables (LSR) team, will utilize innovative incentive mechanisms that are modeled after other LSR programs but are a first-of-its-kind for energy storage.

The BES team is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/ Project manager, ideally with energy industry knowledge and experience, to manage the contracting process from development to negotiation to execution and management. This role will be critical to ensuring projects progress from award to completion and operation. This role will serve as a primary point of contact for bulk energy storage projects in development and report into the newly-created Bulk Energy Storage team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively manage contracts associated with multiple bulk energy storage projects in development, acting as the primary point of contact with internal and external stakeholders related to these projects
• Obtain and assess project development information from bulk energy storage developers or other external stakeholders such as the NYISO, permitting authorities, and project investors
• Systematically analyze project data, identify potential project delays, and develop key findings/recommendations at various project development stages regarding contractual or other actions that NYSERDA may consider
• Interact with relevant stakeholders to identify and address issues associated with successful project development, including regulators, utilities, system planners/operators
• Prepare reports or other briefing materials describing individual project development progress and/or overall portfolio progress
• Ensure that NYSERDA’s counterparty and the contracted project remain in compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Prepare contracting action recommendations such as contract modifications for legal counsel and senior management consideration
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assistant Project Manager (Salary: $68,660-$93,946)
• 3 years of relevant competitive procurement, renewable energy, project development, financing, or operational experience. Bachelor’s degree required
• For Project Manager (Salary: $76,051 - $127,474)
• 5 years of relevant competitive procurement, renewable energy, project development, financing, or operational experience. Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and/or energy storage technologies and development processes
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent record keeping, database management and organization skills
• Strong ability to perform both independently and within teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience for the Assistant Project Manager title; A Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience for the Project Manager title
• Experienced in renewable energy and/or energy storage contracts, whether for project development, financing, operation, or energy procurement
• Industry experience in renewable energy or energy storage (i.e. with an OEM, developer, EPC, O&M provider or investor)
• Knowledge of ISO processes, including wholesale energy markets and interconnection processes
  
  

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.

Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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