Project Analyst

Job Description

You will play a key role in building exciting microgrid projects across the United States by empowering the Business Development (BD) team and helping them turn identified opportunities into innovative, high-performing, and bankable projects ready for construction. You will also assist in designing and developing processes and workflows, enabling efficient project development at a grander scale.

This is a hybrid role (3 days a week) based in our New York City office (Union Square area), and it reports to our Director of Project Analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize microgrid design, including solar, batteries, and generators, to solve customer problems and generate attractive returns.
• Optimize the Distributed Energy Resources dispatch strategy according to the customer's load profile, utility rates, and demand response programs.
• Use and help develop Scale's proprietary microgrid optimization platform.
• Use and help develop Scale's Python and spreadsheet-based tools.
• Use 3rd party industry tools such as Helioscope, etc. (experience is appreciated but not a prerequisite.)
• Evaluate project economics based on utility savings, grid-services revenue, financing costs, etc.
• Assist the BD team with proposal development, client calls, presentations, etc.
• Interface with Scale's engineering, finance, and project management departments.
• Nurture relationships with internal peers and external partners.
• Help build a department that will be key to the company's rapid growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, physics, economics, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience working in energy, utilities, or a related industry.
• Energy project analysis experience is a plus, and advanced degrees or specific undergraduate experience can substitute for relevant work experience.
• Comfortable using Python and Excel at an intermediate or above level.
• Be able to thrive with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership of your projects and assignments, seeing them through to success.
• Be intellectually excited about energy and seek opportunities to learn more to grow your knowledge.
• Be comfortable giving thoughtful feedback to your peers and even supervisors.

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like an Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.