Job description
Looking for a job that makes a real difference in our world today and one that you'll be proud of when you look back in 20, 30 or 40 years? This is it. Clean Power Research® is advancing the energy transformation through cloud software that informs, streamlines and values energy-related decisions and processes for utilities, energy professionals and consumers.
Why Work Here?
- Go from building solutions to being part of the solution
- Join a growing team of software and energy veterans from companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Oracle, General Electric, Pacific Gas & Electric, First Solar, & Nissan
- Bring your passion and ideas to the table
- Use your creativity to solve hard problems and make tough decisions
- Work in a start-up like environment coupled with the stability and customer base of an established, profitable company
- Realize work-life balance; we like to see our families, friends and pets at night!
- Join a growing company that expects you to grow with us and invests in your growth
Clean Power Research offers competitive compensation and benefits to full-time employees including medical/dental/vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, a bonus plan and 401(k) plan with matching.
What You'll be Doing as a Software Engineer
Our Engineering Team develops Software-as-a-Service (Saas) solutions hosted in the cloud using sophisticated development tools and cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. As a software engineer, you'll be learning and contributing to the development of highly scalable, reliable, performant and secure software products.
One of the interesting and fun challenges you'll face here is energy resource workflow automation. On the PowerClerk® team, you'll work on the leading software service for utility program automation. PowerClerk powers the rollout and adoption of distributed energy resources such as solar, batteries/storage and electric vehicles at some of the largest utilities in the U.S. PowerClerk digitizes utility programs through intuitive, self-service interfaces that enable extensive process automation as well as utility back-end system integration. You'll be writing code used by hundreds of thousands of utility employees, utility customers and energy industry professionals that helps these energy technologies get installed and have an impact.
This is a full-stack position where you'll design, build and own features end-to-end. You'll be using C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, JavaScript frameworks and SQL in a cloud-hosted (AWS) environment. You'll be part of an agile, empowered and high-performing team. You'll have exposure to customers and the business, and be an important participant in product, design and technology decisions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality code and features with a high-degree of ownership
- Participate in writing test automation (unit tests and integration tests) and be part of a combined engineering team
- Collaborate with other team members to define the product and make it great
- Participate in release testing, monitoring of performance and functionality of the service in production
- Effectively use modern AI-assisted development tools to support software development activities including writing and understanding code, troubleshooting issues, developing tests and improving developer productivity
Who You Are
- 1+ years of professional software development experience
- Someone who has a strong aptitude for problem solving and consistently delivers high-quality code
- BA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
- Experience building web applications/services using C#/ASP.NET/SQL and running in a cloud-hosted environment is a plus
- Some experience with AI-assisted development tools and a strong interest and willingness to learn, adopt and become proficient with AI tools as part of the software development process
- Passion for renewables and for advancing the energy transition to clean energy
Pay Range & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 annual depending on experience
- Benefits: Performance-Based Bonus, Company Equity Plan
- Benefits: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k), Parental Leave, Commuter Benefits
How To Apply
Click the link below to submit your resume. Please include a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and the renewable energy space along with your resume. Due to the large number of applicants for our positions, we regret that we can only respond to candidates who meet our requirements.
Clean Power Research is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The company's employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
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About Clean Power Research
Company Overview
Clean Power Research, L.L.C.
Bellevue, Washington, United States
1997
Approximately 120 employees (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue of $15.1 million projected for FY 2025 (source: rocketreach.co).
What They Do
Clean Power Research specializes in cloud-based software solutions that facilitate solar integration, distributed energy resources (DERs), and utility customer engagement. Their technology emphasizes solar data, photovoltaic (PV) valuation, and program automation, steering clear of hardware solutions like wind or storage. Key products include SolarAnywhere, which provides high-accuracy irradiance data crucial for reducing project risks and costs; PowerClerk, which automates DER incentive workflows for utilities; and WattPlan API, which allows customers to evaluate personalized solar and energy options (source: cleanpower.com). These offerings are tailored for a diverse clientele, including over 80 utilities, energy agencies, solar developers, and financiers, ensuring a broad impact across the renewable energy sector (source: promptloop.com).
Projects & Track Record
Clean Power Research has established a notable track record with its PowerClerk software, which has been deployed across all top 10 U.S. utilities by 2021, processing DER incentives for clients such as American Electric Power and NV Energy. Additionally, their SolarAnywhere product supports solar project siting and planning for developers like Leidos and Omnidian, showcasing its integral role in PV fleet management (source: cleanpower.com). While specific project capacities are not detailed, the company has demonstrated its capability to streamline large load requests for data centers, indicating ongoing utility expansions and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiencies (source: cleanpower.com). Their data has been recognized in academic publications, further solidifying their reputation in the solar energy field (source: esri.com).
Recent Developments
In recent years, Clean Power Research has reported a projected revenue of $15.1 million for 2025, reflecting steady growth and product enhancements. They have also launched a series of webinars, including a session on December 11, 2025, focusing on data center load requests in collaboration with Arizona Public Service (source: cleanpower.com). CEO Jeff Ressler has joined Energy Central's expert network, contributing insights on grid impacts and DER management, which highlights the company's thought leadership in the renewable energy sector (source: cleanpower.com). Furthermore, they have updated their privacy policy to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations, reinforcing their commitment to data security and customer trust (source: cleanpower.com).
Working There
Clean Power Research offers a variety of roles across software development, product management, customer success, sales, and more, with a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Their offices in Bellevue and Napa provide a hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work effectively (source: builtinseattle.com). The company emphasizes professional development through customized training tracks and mentorship programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth (source: builtinseattle.com). Additionally, they have been recognized as one of the top small employers in the clean energy software sector, highlighting their commitment to employee satisfaction and diversity initiatives (source: builtinseattle.com).
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