DER Programs Lead — Grid Innovation & Growth

Indiana Electric Cooperatives; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

Continuing education funds

Casual dress

Generous vacation

Job summary

Wabash Valley Power, headquartered in Indiana, seeks a Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program Specialist to help develop and grow programs that connect distributed generation, battery storage, standby generators, demand response and other energy tech with the communities we serve.

You’ll partner with member cooperatives, customers, vendors and industry partners, manage program performance, create training materials, and translate technical concepts into practical guidance to strengthen grid

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities for program improvement and innovation.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies, regulatory requirements, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support distributed energy resource programs, including battery storage, distributed generation, demand response, standby generation, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with member cooperatives, customers, vendors, and contractors to successfully implement projects and expand participation.
• Serve as a technical resource on DER technologies, program requirements, and operational best practices.
• Monitor program performance, analyze data, and develop reports that demonstrate the value and impact of DER initiatives.
• Lead participant onboarding, project coordination, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop educational materials, trainings, presentations, and communications to support member and customer engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve program processes, enhance customer experience, and scale future offerings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Initiative

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

PMP

CEM

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Job description

Wabash Valley Power, headquartered in Indiana, seeks a Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program Specialist to help develop and grow programs that connect distributed generation, battery storage, standby generators, demand response and other energy tech with the communities we serve.

You’ll partner with member cooperatives, customers, vendors and industry partners, manage program performance, create training materials, and translate technical concepts into practical guidance to strengthen grid