Senior Energy Efficiency Programs Lead

RiseMe; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision

Flexible work

Holidays

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Unitil, a utility serving New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine, seeks a senior manager to oversee energy efficiency programs. You will lead program development, liaise with regulators and ESCOs, and coordinate with various departments to ensure compliant, effective delivery across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

The role emphasizes strategic stakeholder engagement, regulatory interaction, and leadership in program execution within a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences (or related field) with strong project management experience.
• 10+ years of related experience across technical, strategic and business areas.
• Superior communication (oral/written), technical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EE program development, implementation and management in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
• Coordinate RFPs, contractor selection, bids, and contracts ensuring performance.
• Develop systems to store EE program information meeting regulatory requirements.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, ESCOs, and other stakeholders, including testimony where needed.
• Mentor teams and support storm restoration and other critical operations.

Skills

Energy program management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Unitil, a utility serving New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine, seeks a senior manager to oversee energy efficiency programs. You will lead program development, liaise with regulators and ESCOs, and coordinate with various departments to ensure compliant, effective delivery across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

The role emphasizes strategic stakeholder engagement, regulatory interaction, and leadership in program execution within a dynamic utility environment.