What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant Renewable Energy position at Schneider Electric?
For this role, we are seeking a Senior Consultant, Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory to join our Sustainability, Cleantech Services department.
About Us
Schneider Electric is aggressively tackling the issue of climate change by making bold commitments to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025 and net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Our Energy & Sustainability Services (ESS) team is one of the world's leading advisors helping global companies develop their own commitments to curb climate change and maintain less than 1.5 deg C temperature rise.
Job Description
The Senior Consultant, Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory will support some of the world's largest companies to utilize some of the most powerful solutions available to meet these commitments: renewable energy and emerging energy technologies. As part of Schneider Electric's Cleantech and Renewable Energy consulting services, you'll join a passionate and highly motivated team of experts helping our clients navigate corporate structures and manage diverse groups of stakeholders to execute successful renewable energy strategies and transactions globally.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients to set renewable energy strategies, and successfully execute renewable transactions (on and offsite PPAs, TCTAs, etc.)
- Own project management process including: timeline and quality of deliverables, coordination of client and internal stakeholders, evaluation of financial and qualitative decision criteria, and complex contract negotiations
- Guide clients through internal approval processes, including accounting, legal, financial and commercial decision makers
- Lead client project teams, including reviewing work and training other team members
- Coordinate with cleantech and various Schneider ESS teams to develop and execute go-to-market opportunities for clients
- Deliver sustainable energy consulting services, including renewable electricity strategies, other cleantech solutions, feasibility studies, and global market research for clients
- Support the creation of new product offerings and improve existing services
- Support Schneider's client development team by serving as a subject matter expert in late-stage sales processes
- Identify new business opportunities from existing clients
- Support market development through research, content creation and review, and attending and speaking at external events - 10-15% domestic and international travel necessary
Requirements
- Proven experience in sustainability or renewable energy industry is preferred, including:
- Onsite and/or offsite utility-scale wind and solar development, experience with power purchase agreements and/or tax credits strongly preferred
- Corporate sustainability / social responsibility
- Consulting and advisory work with large corporations
- Strong project management skills with the ability to track complex contract and project requirements for multiple projects.
- Ability to initiate and nurture relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, with experience addressing obstacles and managing through conflict.
- Strong written and oral communicator. Experienced in presenting analyses and ideas in a concise, effective manner to clients.
- Commitment to learning and adapting to emerging global energy landscapes, technologies, and contractual structures
- Negotiation skills, interpersonal persuasiveness, and analytical skills will be highly valued
- High commitment to the company vision, values and excellent customer service
- Bachelor's Degree in Energy, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field,
- Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Location – open to anywhere in the US, office hubs in Boulder/Denver, CO; Louisville, KY
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) match, well-being and recognition programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year, opportunity to purchase company stock, and military leave benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Submit your online application to be considered for this role.
