Lead, Clean Energy Programs & Grants

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah seeks a Senior Energy Program Manager to lead its 100% Savannah initiative, overseeing solar deployment, energy efficiency upgrades, EV infrastructure, and environmental justice programs to meet the 2035 community-wide renewable electricity goal.

You will manage multi-stakeholder projects, secure federal/state grants, advise the Director of Sustainability, report to City leadership, and foster partnerships with community groups and local agencies while communicating complex

Qualifications

• Experience with managing long-term, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience writing and managing federal grants.
• CAPM/PMP certification or similar credential.
• Experience engaging and organizing community members, especially from marginalized communities.
• Experience working in government or the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of the City’s 100% Savannah clean energy plan, including solar energy deployment, energy e?ciency upgrades, and EV infrastructure projects.
• Serves as a technical advisor to the Director of Sustainability on energy projects and energy policy.
• Completes updates of the 100% Savannah plan, per the City Council’s directive. Researches, writes, and administers grant applications and compliance documentation to support program funding and expansion.
• Researches and proposes policies, programs, and technologies that can be applied toward the City’s 100% Savannah goals.
• Fosters partnerships with community groups, nonpro?ts, ?nancial institutions, businesses, peer local governments, and other organizations in support of the 100% Savannah goals.
• Represents the City in energy-focused stakeholder engagement processes and regulatory proceedings.
• Communicates clean energy topics clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to diverse audiences with varying degrees of background knowledge and experience.
• Conducts public engagement strategies, including meetings, workshops, and communications to connect residents with clean energy resources and gathers input on program design.
• Prepares reports and messaging as requested for the Mayor’s Office, City Administration, City Council, and the public on project status and energy program accomplishments.
• Tracks legislation, regulatory updates, and industry trends to inform program strategy and advocacy at local, state, and federal levels.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to City departments on integrating sustainability and clean energy practices into capital and operational planning.
• Supervises the Clean Energy Program Coordinator.

Skills

Public engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Project management

Grant writing

Partnership building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in hard sciences / technology / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of Savannah seeks a Senior Energy Program Manager to lead its 100% Savannah initiative, overseeing solar deployment, energy efficiency upgrades, EV infrastructure, and environmental justice programs to meet the 2035 community-wide renewable electricity goal.

You will manage multi-stakeholder projects, secure federal/state grants, advise the Director of Sustainability, report to City leadership, and foster partnerships with community groups and local agencies while communicating complex