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When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions. E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. We look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity with a commitment to the clean energy transition. Our Associate Consultants love to examine, research, and offer creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues. Successful applicants will also have proven organizational techniques that help you create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers. The Associate Consultant is a vital contributor to our team. Any team member may play a significant role in a project, and recent graduates work alongside senior partners. The position conducts research and evaluation to aid the delivery of customer work under the direction of senior-level team members. You will have the opportunity to immediately assist project work to inform customer strategies by contributing to in-house forecasting models, quantifying various market strategies, studying market portfolios and stakeholder needs, benchmarking industry standards, and developing policy and market overviews. Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets - Integrated System Planning Hours: Full Time - Type: Exempt or Non-Exempt (depends on level of work experience) - Travel: 0-5% - Office Location: San Francisco, CA E3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment, we encourage our E3 employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually. Assist the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing reports and papers, and helping with additional customer requests This may include country-level energy market research, delving into standards documents to find specific references or proof points, as well as research on complicated topics such as regulatory proceedings. Translate results of research, reports, and insights into clear visual representations Aid project heads in the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for stakeholder products Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes Bachelors degree or higher with a strong academic record in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field ~0-2 years of prior experience desired specifically addressing energy and climate change issues and/or demonstrated academic related project work ~ Hands-on experience, academic project work, or extensive knowledge base related to one of our Practice Areas: - Climate Pathways and Electrification, Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets, and Integrated System Planning ~ High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; programming experience in Python is also valued ~ Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff A strong academic record and prior experience specifically addressing renewable energy and climate change issues are desired. You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their optimum work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the table. You take ownership of your work, actively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter. This includes, but is not limitedto:a candidate’s education, training, and relevant work experience; expected quality and quantity of work; required travel (if any); E3 also provides a bonus structure that we are proud of because we believe it creates the right kinds ofincentives for good work, provides significant flexibility, and is fair and equitable. The below compensationoutlines our total compensation package with our bonus structure adding between 15 - 35% to your basesalary. While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped, this provides a representationof the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the companysperformance. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive perks to support you both personally and professionally. Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance - Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans - Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays - Short-term and long-term disability - Group life insurance - Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Arrangements, - Qualified candidates can expect a phone interview, to engage in a technical exercise and associated interview, and a final set of interviews. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.