ENERGY SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE

Donovan Energy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Donovan Energy seeks an Energy Solutions Associate to help execute clean energy projects from roadmap through completion. You will support audits, assessments, building solutions, coordinate shipping and logistics, manage installation, assure quality, and drive customer satisfaction.

Working with the sales and accounting teams, you’ll forecast requirements, prepare budgets, track expenditures, and pursue process improvements while maintaining a proactive, customer‑focused mindset and a hunger to

Qualifications

• Education: College or associate degree or equivalent vocational background in electrical, mechanical, surveying, or related fields preferred.
• Experience: 1–5 years in project management or operational roles leading multiple phases of a project; clean energy experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Completes or oversees clean energy audits and assessments and helps lead Roadmap offering.
• Manages logistics of project delivery including ordering, shipping, delivery, staging, scheduling, and clean-up per customer requirements.
• Identifies system improvements and efficiencies within Donovan Energy’s value delivery process.
• Generates and transmits customer purchase orders and change orders; communicates with Accounting on ongoing projects.
• Provides general support for Sr Energy Solutions Associate and Energy Solutions Manager as needed.
• Communicates regularly with customers.
• Forecasts project requirements, prepares budgets, schedules expenditures, analyzes variances, and initiates corrective actions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Budgeting / forecasting

Customer focus

Education

College or associate degree in electrical / mechanical / surveying or related field

Tools

Gmail

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Energy Solutions Associate supports the execution of a clean energy project through to completion. This role supports project success across a wide array of tasks and multiple lines of business starting with our Roadmap, and including energy efficiency (EE), electric vehicle support equipment (EVSE), and finance. The Energy Solutions Associate supports the Roadmap process (including audits and assessments); assists in the building of solutions, coordinates shipping delivery and logistics; manages installation; assures quality of work; and delivers customer satisfaction. The Energy Solutions Associate works seamlessly with the entire Donovan Energy team (including sales and accounting) to ensure project success. In additions, the Energy Solutions Associate brings an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset to the job.

REPORTS TO: Energy Solutions Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes or oversees clean energy audits and assessments and helps lead our Roadmap offering;
• Manages logistics of project delivery, including ordering, shipping, delivery, staging, scheduling, and clean-up, all in accordance with customer requirements;
• Identifies system improvements and efficiencies within Donovan Energy’s value delivery process;
• Generates and transmits customer purchase orders, including change orders, and communicates with Accounting staff on all ongoing projects;
• Provides general support for Sr Energy Solutions Associate and Energy Solutions Manager as needed;
• Communicates regularly with customers;
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting project requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions;
• Enhances Donovan Energy’s reputation by confronting challenges head-on with a positive, customer-focused attitude, and accomplishing new and different challenges upon request;
• Contributes to internal innovation processes; and
• Works collaboratively with Sales and other Operations/Solutions staff and the full Donovan Energy team.
• Attends seminars and classes to increase industry knowledge and gain a deeper understanding on DE offerings and industry and technology advancements in our space

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Education: College or associates degree or equivalent vocational background in electrical, mechanical, surveying, or related fields preferred.
• Experience:
  • 1 - 5 years of experience in project management or operational roles leading multiple phases of a project is preferred. Experience with clean energy and energy efficiency is a plus but not a requirement.

COMPETENCE & SKILL SET

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to drive resolution;
• Excellent oral and written skills, including ability to create professional correspondence;
• Knowledge of cloud collaboration tools (i.e. Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) and the Microsoft Office suite;
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and project management software;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High level of self-confidence, motivation, maturity and integrity;
• Capable of finding answers to questions and driving towards resolution;
• Driven to support customers, vendors and partners;
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Sense of humor; and
• Excited about Donovan Energy and transforming our economy to run on clean, efficient energy.

COMPENSATION

• $40,000 - $50,000

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN DONOVAN ENERGY?

• Fast-growing company in a hot industry
• Great people.
• Full sales training and mentorship including:
  • Sales methodology
  • Complete and compelling solution set
  • Strong value propositions and return on investment (ROI) solutions
  • Known, ideal deal target verticals
• Strong marketing and demand generation program