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Job Title: Contracts Manager – Utility-Scale Solar & Energy Storage

Location: Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Contracts Manager oversees all contractual activities for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from early development through project execution. This position ensures compliance with contract requirements, manages risk, and supports project teams in delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and familiarity with industry standards in renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Prepare, review, and negotiate EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), O&M (Operations & Maintenance), supply agreements, and other project-related contracts.
• Partner with legal counsel to ensure alignment with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain contract documentation, exhibits, and version control.

Risk Management

• Identify contractual risks at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce exposure and resolve disputes effectively.

Project Support

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and procurement teams to align contract terms with project timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Track contract execution and ensure adherence to all terms and conditions.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary contact for clients, vendors, and subcontractors on contractual matters.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized, accurate records of all contracts and related correspondence.
• Provide regular updates on contract status, risks, obligations, and key deliverables.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field. JD or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in contract management, ideally within renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex EPC and supply agreements.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction law, commercial terms, and risk allocation principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with contract management platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements in the renewable energy industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites and meetings with vendors or contractors.
• Extended hours may be required during key milestones or contracting deadlines.

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Our client, a leading Energy Optimization Services provider is hiring a Senior BD / Salesperson to join their Battery Optimization Software Sales team.

We are looking for someone with 5+ years of energy industry software sales experience, ideally with energy storage and wholesale electricity market participation experience.

Location: Bay Area or remote.

Procurement Coordinator – Renewable Energy (Charlotte NC 4 days in office, 1 WFH)

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Coordinator to support purchasing and supply‑chain activities for renewable energy projects across the U.S. You’ll help source critical equipment, manage supplier communications, and coordinate logistics for large‑scale solar and energy storage (BESS) developments.

This is a key position for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, international environment where collaboration and precision matter. You’ll work closely with engineering, construction, project management, and finance teams to ensure that each project runs smoothly from procurement to commissioning.

Industry Focus: Renewable Energy | EPC | Solar & Battery Storage

This is a full time (40 hours per week) contract role for an initial 12 months with view to extending

What You’ll Do

• Support the creation and rollout of procurement strategies for solar and BESS projects nationwide.
• Manage end‑to‑end supplier communication — preparing RFQs, reviewing bids, comparing proposals (technical and commercial), and contributing to vendor selection.
• Coordinate sourcing, purchasing, and logistics for essential project materials and equipment.
• Track vendor performance, pricing, and delivery timelines, ensuring contract compliance.
• Assist with contract drafting, review, and negotiation, following internal procurement standards.
• Handle import/export documentation, tariffs, and international shipping coordination where required.
• Maintain organized procurement records within the company’s ERP system and ensure all data is accurate and current.
• Provide supply‑chain updates and recommendations to support project scheduling and resource planning.
• Collaborate daily with colleagues in engineering, construction, and project operations to align procurement timing with project milestones.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply‑chain coordination.
• Background supporting EPC, renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with solar PV and battery storage equipment (modules, inverters, BESS).
• Knowledge of RFQ processes, bid evaluation, and contract compliance.
• Understanding of import/export procedures, tariffs, and international logistics.
• Experience working with ERP and procurement software (Business Central or similar).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related Office tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Fluent or near‑native English; Spanish proficiency a strong plus.

Preferred:

• Experience in U.S. renewable energy procurement or EPC project environments.
• Exposure to international supplier networks and global equipment sourcing.
• Familiarity with digital contract workflows and electronic signature tools.

Why Apply

• Be part of a rapidly growing, internationally active renewable energy company.
• Work on utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects that impact the clean energy transition.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Join a collaborative, safety‑focused environment where initiative is valued.
• Contribute directly to building a more sustainable energy future.

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader | Virginia

VHB has an immediate opening for a Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader to help grow our energy market across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the electric, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors, along with well-established relationships with public- and private-sector clients at the decision-making level throughout VHB's Mid-Atlantic region.

In this role, the Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader will support the development of marketing strategies aimed at new market penetration and client retention. They will also manage key client relationships and oversee energy projects across the region. This senior-level position requires a demonstrated ability to drive business development, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and mentor staff.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with VHB's Corporate Energy Evolution Practice (EEP) to help advance enterprise-wide initiatives, and work with corporate, regional, and state leadership on strategic pursuits that drive company-wide impact.

To learn more, please visit our EEP page: Energy Evolution Practice | VHB

Responsibilities

* Conduct market research and analysis; collaborate with the Corporate Energy Market Leader and regional leadership to define vision and strategy for the Mid-Atlantic energy market

* Lead and develop a dynamic team of energy professionals

* Identify and pursue new business opportunities; prepare compelling, winning proposals

* Set the strategic direction for the energy market in the region

* Partner with the Regional Marketing Director on go/no-go decisions and teaming strategies for strategic pursuits

* Manage key client relationships and contracts

* Serve as Principal-in-Charge or Senior Project Manager on selected energy projects

* Establish and monitor project milestones and quarterly business goals

* Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Director to enhance external visibility and promotional efforts

Skills & Abilities

* Proven success in generating new business and writing winning proposals

* Experience managing and executing multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on investor-owned utilities and renewable developers in the Mid-Atlantic

* Self-motivated with strong leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities

* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

* Strong presentation, collaboration, and team-building abilities

* Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and manage cross-functional projects

* Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills

* Experience engaging stakeholders and fostering client relationships in complex environments

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, planning, or a related physical science discipline (Master's degree highly preferred)

* 10+ years of relevant professional experience, focused on environmental and engineering services to energy market clients in the Mid-Atlantic region

* PE license or AICP certification and/or other relevant environmental certifications related to the energy market

* Strong understanding of routing, siting, and permitting for electric transmission and natural gas industry in the Mid-Atlantic preferred

* Demonstrated experience with renewable energy sectors in the Mid-Atlantic such as utility-scale solar, distributed solar, on/offshore wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), geothermal, and renewable natural gas

* Experience managing teams and developing strategic frameworks for sustainable growth in the energy market

* Strong collaboration skills and willingness to travel

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

* Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

* Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

* Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

* Focus on learning, development, and career growth

* Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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TEPRI is seeking a Program Manager with curiosity, initiative, and a passion for energy innovation. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects at the intersection of energy and social impact, working on research, demonstration projects, and programs that directly improve energy access in underserved communities.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in a small team. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, contribute to research and analysis, and support TEPRI's broader programs.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management (≈60%)

• Lead 2–3 projects in TEPRI's solar, storage, distributed power, energy efficiency, demand response, or rural energy portfolios.
• Manage project teams, budgets, timelines, and compliance.
• Oversee contracts and ensure alignment with TEPRI's mission.
• Support research, evaluation, and demonstration of new energy solutions.
• Develop financing strategies and funding pathways to bring projects to fruition.
• Communicate project outcomes to stakeholders and the public.

Program Support (≈25%)

• Collaborate on other managers' project portfolios.
• Assist in writing reports, research papers, and publications.

Organizational Support (≈15%)

• Support community engagement, communications, and social media.
• Contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts.
• Represent TEPRI in relevant industry committees and networks.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's degree + 3+ years professional experience, or Bachelor's + 5+ years.
• Experience in project management, research, and program development in energy, public sector, or nonprofit settings.
• Skilled in adapting communication for diverse stakeholders.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong project management: planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Knowledge of energy solutions and programs, particularly relevant to low-to- moderate income stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Texas energy markets, utilities, and regulatory processes (ERCOT, PUC).
• Experience and comfort with the technical aspects of energy systems, such as solar arrays, batteries, energy efficiency, heat pumps, transmission and distribution systems.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and adapt to evolving opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse communities, partners, and stakeholders.
• Financial analysis and project budgeting skills; ability to design funding strategies.
• Grant writing or contracting experience, with experience reporting to a funder or client.
• Clear, engaging communication of complex technical concepts.
• Creative, flexible, and resilient in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Management experience is a plus.

Communication & Culture

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, respectful, and collaborative; brings joy and a sense of humor to team interactions.

Mission

Founded in 2015, the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) is a 501c3 nonprofit advancing lasting energy solutions for low-income communities across Texas. We accelerate the move toward an energy system that is affordable, reliable, and sustainable, while supporting healthy, thriving communities. TEPRI partners with energy stakeholders and community organizations to conduct research, develop practical tools, and demonstrate scalable solutions that improve access to clean, reliable energy.

Work Environment

TEPRI is a small, dynamic nonprofit in downtown Austin, TX, with a hybrid work schedule. We value diversity across race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, religion, and educational background.

Compensation & Application

TEPRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $90,00-$110,000 annually depending on experience. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Taylor Neal –

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• Participating in the delivery of projects within the MRM Systems projects portfolio to ensure scope, business requirements, testing and quality of the solution delivers the intended business outcomes
  
• Partner/Coordinate with vendor partners and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
  
• Document, provide input to solutions/project estimates for business specific solutions.
  
• As required, support activities including being engaged in cross functional program teams, internal and external technical partners, vendors, and consultants.
  
• Provide front-line application support to the Enterprise Commodity, Risk and Settlement clients in their day-to-day usage of Enbridge systems.
  
• Support the ongoing analysis to modernize and simplify the MRM applications and technology portfolio.
  
• Main communication with business clients as required regarding MRM systems availability, functionality, and processes.
  
• Liaison with various IT service providers (e.g., AMS, Database Administrators, Storage, Networking, etc.) to assist in implementing programmed solutions.
  
• Provide analysis, support, and coordination to meet the needs of users across the enterprise to maximize the effectiveness of MRM Systems.
  
• Proactively identify potential areas of improvement or opportunities and recommend to management.
  
• Utilizes technical knowledge and demonstrates application capabilities to support the suite of ETRM systems.
  

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• 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in IT processes, business management, and/or project management.
  
• This role will be supporting the Commodity Marketing, Risk Management and Settlement functions. Any practical experience in theories, principles, and operational practices in the areas of IT, Commodity Marketing and/or Risk Management is preferred.
  
• Previous years' experience in a Business Analyst capacity. Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend business requirements and has provided comprehensive recommendations that coordinated and influenced the direct and/or outcome of the project team and its clients.
  
• Aptitude and communications skills are related to leading and acting independently.
  
• Proven interpersonal, communication, negotiation, influence, and leadership skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate, facilitate and lead change.
  
• Working knowledge of Openlink Endur/Findur would be preferred, but any application support experience in Allegro, Eka, Right Angle would be an asset.
  

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At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises.

The Data Platform Pillar is the bedrock of Cloudera's technology, where we design and build the core components that let our customers store, manage, and process data with unmatched scalability, security, and performance.

Cloudera is looking for a strong engineering leader with a distributed systems background to lead a team within the Storage Engineering group, focused on building Apache Ozone and Apache HDFS. The Storage team is responsible for primary storage and storage access layers, which are core to the Cloudera Data Platform.

Apache Ozone is an open source, massively scalable, distributed object store with a distributed file system interface. Ozone is designed to scale to tens of billions of files and blocks, and overcome the limitations of Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), namely, millions of small files and managing a huge number of data nodes.

Ozone is one of the fastest-growing products inside CDP in terms of customer adoption and expansion revenue. This is an opportunity to lead a team that created and wrote most of the Ozone code and make a huge impact on the big data storage industry.

**This is an onsite role for our HQ in Santa Clara, CA**

As a Sr. Manager, Engineering you will:

• Manage and lead a team of talented engineers and senior individual contributors based in North America.

• Develop and execute on a technical roadmap and strategy for your team, aligning with the department's vision and the company's business goals.

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, including senior and principal-level contributors, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Partner with Engineering leaders, product managers, and partner teams to understand requirements, develop solid designs and implementations, and facilitate integration and adoption.

• Drive and enforce best practices for the software development lifecycle, including coding standards, testing, deployment, system scalability, reliability, and security, tracking key performance indicators for engineering quality and efficiency.

• Communicate team progress, successes, challenges, and strategic plans clearly and transparently to engineering leadership and other business stakeholders.

• Oversee team resources, staffing, mentoring, and enhancing a best-of-class engineering team.

• Work closely with customers in various geographies and partner teams (like PS and support) to ensure successful adoption of Ozone and provide technical guidance for enterprise customers running 100s of petabytes-scale big data analytics and ML/AI pipelines.

• Guide the team in contributing to the Apache open-source community.

We are excited if you have (Required Qualifications):

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in an engineering management role.

• Domain Expertise: Demonstrable experience with the design, implementation, and operation of large-scale distributed systems, particularly in storage, file systems, databases, or cloud infrastructure.

• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of fundamental storage concepts (e.g., consistency, replication, erasure coding, caching).

• Management Skills: Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing engineering teams, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. If you can point to publicly available papers, technical articles or blog posts that is a huge plus.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

You may also have:

• Prior experience contributing to or leading large-scale open-source projects.

• Familiarity with the Apache Hadoop big data ecosystem (HDFS, YARN, Hive, Impala, Spark) or related distributed data frameworks.

• Experience with specific commercial or open-source distributed storage technologies (e.g., Ceph, Gluster, ZFS, S3-compatible systems).

• Experience managing remote or hybrid engineers.

Why this role matters:

You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, crafting the foundational software for the control and data planes that powers CDP and keeps it running at massive scale. Working at the forefront of hybrid and multi-cloud technology, you will empower data scientists, engineers, and analysts with the tools and infrastructure they need for advanced analytics and modeling.

Collaboration is key, you will work alongside brilliant minds across product, data science, and engineering to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and shape the future of enterprise AI and data platforms. This is your chance to build the future of data and see your work make a global impact.

This role is not eligible for immigrationsponsorship.

The expected base salary range for this role in

• California is $203,000 - $254,000

The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy

• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program

• Access to Continued Career Development

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups

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At Frontier Energy, we’re more than just engineers and professionals—we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. Our mission is to pioneer the intelligent use of energy for a sustainable and resilient future.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your ideas are heard, nurtured, and transformed into impactful solutions. With a flat hierarchy and open-door policy, every team member is empowered to experiment, take ownership, and make a real difference.

Beyond fostering an inspiring culture, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy while leaving a positive impact on the world.

Then Energy Efficiency Field Technician will be based in or near Houston, TX to support implementation of utility energy efficiency programs. This role conducts field assessments, verifies contractor work using specialized tools and procedures, and ensures timely, accurate upload of inspection data, photos, and documentation into program databases. The position requires regional travel, efficient route planning, with occasional overnight travel within Texas and neighboring states. Responsibilities may expand with training and demonstrated proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing Frontier Energy and its utility clients positively and professionally to all program participants, including homeowners, tenants, property owners, contractors, and public service agencies.
• Interacting with homeowners, tenants, and others to arrange and conduct field visits.
• Conducting on-site assessments of single-family homes, multifamily apartment complexes, and other facilities to determine what energy efficiency measures are eligible for participation in various programs.
• Conducting post-installation verification inspections to ensure contractors are accurately representing work performed.
• Accurately recording data and documentation from site visits, and reporting this information in a timely manner to other team members.
• Interacting with program databases to identify needed assessments and inspections, conducting phone outreach to customers to schedule inspections, informing others of the scheduled inspections, and interacting with customers and clients politely and professionally; and,
• Facilitating and supervising the installation of “direct install” measures, such as screw-in LED bulbs and water efficiency measures

Preferred Skills

• Prior knowledge and/or experience in building energy and/or energy efficiency concepts and measures.
• Associates degree or higher in building science, construction management, or other related fields.
• Verbal fluency in Spanish and English. Written fluency in English.
• BPI / HERS Certified

Working Conditions

• Use a ladder safely
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment
• Ability to work in an attic or crawl spaces of homes and other equipment spaces that can reach high temperatures
• Ability to drive from site to site and sometimes outside of Houston
• Ability to understand, anticipate and properly respond to potential safety hazards. Safety training will be provided.

We are partnered with a leading developer and owner-operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, looking to add a Senior Counsel to their team. This role will report directly to the General Counsel. We are open to candidates in Austin, Houston, or Chicago.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited Law School, and membership in at least 1 state bar association.
• 5+ years of legal experience in the renewable energy sector, with ideally 2+ years working in-house.
• Experience working with large-scale renewable energy projects
• Comfortable wearing many hats and working in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and effective risk management across departments such as development, finance, construction, market operations, and asset management, all in relation to the development and construction of battery storage projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various documents necessary for the development and construction of renewable energy projects, including options, purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, subordination agreements, surface waivers, and other related documents.
• Prepare and negotiate interconnection agreements, permits, regulatory filings, and other contractual agreements tied to the development and construction of projects.
• Assist with title-related matters, including reviewing title documents, resolving title issues, negotiating title insurance policies, and handling related concerns.
• Evaluate risks throughout all stages of project development and communicate those risks to both internal and external stakeholders, while developing and implementing strategies for risk mitigation and management.
• Support finance activities such as acquisitions, divestitures, tax credit monetization, debt, and equity investments.
• Provide guidance on tax credit issues related to the development and construction of energy projects.
• Advise on and assist with various other legal matters as necessary.
• Oversee the selection and management of outside legal counsel and related billing processes.
• Negotiate and advise on standard, routine contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.