Senior Analyst - Community Solar Programs

What You Can Expect

As our Senior Strategic, Community Solar Programs, you will manage the strategic direction and execution of ENGIE’s Community Solar projects in select markets. You will advocate for state policies, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and work with ENGIE’s internal business units to optimize project location, size, offtake structure, and schedule. In this role you will possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and policy skills, with the ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and manage priorities professionally. This position is based in Chicago, IL, or remote cities like Denver, CO, Houston, TX, Oakland, CA, reporting to the Sr. Advisor, Origination.

• Research, monitor, and communicate details of existing and emerging Community Solar programs, informing strategic initiatives to grow ENGIE’s market presence
• Align with ENGIE teams to assign and sequence land and project development activities, and monitor schedules through the Program Entry phase
• Develop relationships with key external stakeholders within solar industry associations and advocacy groups to coalesce common interests and understand policy developments
• Advocate for policy changes to improve ENGIE’s position within programs by communicating with external policy, regulatory, legislative, and administrative stakeholders
• Manage new Program Entry applications, monitor compliance with Community Solar program requirements, and advise stakeholders during audits or funding discussions

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Organizational Management, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Business, Economics or related field

• A minimum of five (5) years’ of relevant experience in an energy, utility, analytical or sustainability
• You are knowledgeable about the renewable energy industry and electricity markets, with an understanding of solar project development and associated timelines
• You have experience with policy advocacy, government affairs, and coalition dynamics, and can evaluate and comprehend detailed policy, program, and tariff documents
• You are proficient in making and implementing strategic recommendations and possess expert-level communication skills, both written and verbal
• You have strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate proven negotiation skills
• You are a team player with a willingness to help others, and can work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy allowing for a mix of remote work and in-office presence. For candidates in remote cities, occasional travel to our office locations in Chicago, IL
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $96,000 – $147,660 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.   

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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