What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Outreach Specialist position at Willdan Performance Engineering?
Why Join the Willdan Team
We are motivated to solve some of tomorrow's biggest obstacles - especially those in energy and infrastructure. Our employees want to make a difference, and we have the aspiration, resources, and technical know-how to do it. Our rapid growth and successes over the past five decades stem from our ability to think big while also paying special attention to project quality and customer service. Willdan's work culture blends the stability of an established organization with a reputation for quality, flexibility, and opportunities of a progressive, growing company. We value and enjoy the opportunity to come to work every day and make a real, positive impact on our society and the environment.
Who We Are
Willdan is a nationwide provider of comprehensive solutions that help organizations evolve and thrive as natural resources and infrastructure change. Since 1964, our team of experts in energy, engineering, safety, financial and strategic planning, microgrids, and software offer best-in-class services ranging from electric grid optimization to energy efficiency to energy design assistance. Using this collective expertise, we have delivered over 100,000 projects to public agencies, small businesses, healthcare, hospitality, and educational facilities. We provide program administration and assistance to improve grid resiliency to over 50 investor-owned utilities.
Willdan is seeking a Program Outreach Specialist to work with the project delivery team and support a variety of program activities in Seattle, WA.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Willdan Energy Solutions participates in E-Verify.
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We are motivated to solve some of tomorrow's biggest obstacles - especially those in energy and infrastructure. Our employees want to make a difference, and we have the aspiration, resources, and technical know-how to do it. Our rapid growth and successes over the past five decades stem from our ability to think big while also paying special attention to project quality and customer service. Willdan's work culture blends the stability of an established organization with a reputation for quality, flexibility, and opportunities of a progressive, growing company. We value and enjoy the opportunity to come to work every day and make a real, positive impact on our society and the environment.
Who We Are
Willdan is a nationwide provider of comprehensive solutions that help organizations evolve and thrive as natural resources and infrastructure change. Since 1964, our team of experts in energy, engineering, safety, financial and strategic planning, microgrids, and software offer best-in-class services ranging from electric grid optimization to energy efficiency to energy design assistance. Using this collective expertise, we have delivered over 100,000 projects to public agencies, small businesses, healthcare, hospitality, and educational facilities. We provide program administration and assistance to improve grid resiliency to over 50 investor-owned utilities.
Willdan is seeking a Program Outreach Specialist to work with the project delivery team and support a variety of program activities in Seattle, WA.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensures the collection of project information is accurate and can be processed and returned to outside utility Program Managers. Applies theory, technical principles, and judgement to address a broad range of difficult projects/ problems and reviews complex deviations to management for resolution.
- Assists or interacts with regulatory agencies as necessary.
- Reviews and interprets data for accuracy before generating necessary documents for submittal to regulatory agencies. Re-validates any returned paperwork and gets it ready for resubmission.
- Prepares reports by analyzing and summarizing the data to support program requirements.
- Successfully manages small to medium cross functional projects to ensure deliverables are met on time.
- Research utility program requirements in other markets to present consistent information to the market.
- Assisting in researching targeted companies and associates with opportunity.
- Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Building Sciences, Construction Management, Architecture or Environmental Science or similar preferred.
- 3 years' work experience in utility-based programs.
- Strong interest and desire to work within the sustainability and energy industry.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, integrity, and sense of ownership.
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and results driven.
- Ability to manage detailed processes and problem solve quickly.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients and employees.
- Ability to work alone and in a group environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret product specifications, accounting statements, engineering reports and building drawings.
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Willdan Energy Solutions participates in E-Verify.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
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