A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE PROJECT REDWOOD TEAM |
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Help shape Project Redwood in 2026: We're planning our offerings for the new year and want to hear from you – whether you're currently job searching, recently landed somewhere, or just hoping to stay connected. Your perspective on what's helpful (or not) would be really valuable. Have 20-30 minutes? Grab time here or reach out at redwood@advancedenergyunited.org.
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Title: Senior Regulatory Analyst
Description: Under the general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will be part of a team of energy professionals and will use their analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex regulatory problems. Specifically, the analyst will assist with policy development relating to building decarbonization in various rulemakings and work relating to zonal electrification, as directed by SB 1221 (Min, 2024). The analyst will also oversee implementation of CPUC building decarbonization policy and/or programs. This is a senior-level analyst position and will involve the responsibility of providing regulatory oversight for large energy programs, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing technical research and overseeing evaluation studies, leading meetings and providing presentations, and all aspects of achieving the state's goals of addressing climate change through building electrification.
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Title: Senior Regulatory Analyst
Description: Under the general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will be part of a team of energy professionals and will use their analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex regulatory problems. Specifically, the analyst will assist with the oversight of the Technology and Equipment for Clean Heating (TECH) Initiative and other incentive programs aimed at decarbonizing buildings, as well as contribute to policy development in the CPUC's Building Decarbonization Proceeding (R.19-01-011). This is a senior-level analyst position and will involve the responsibility of providing regulatory oversight for large energy programs, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing technical research and overseeing evaluation studies, leading meetings and providing presentations, and all aspects of achieving the state's goals of addressing climate change through building electrification.
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Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I
Description: The Electric Pricing and Customer Program (EPCP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) I to join its Customer Programs team. The Public Advocate's Office is the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Under the supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the successful candidate will conduct economic, financial, and policy research and analysis related to distributed energy resources (DERs), with an emphasis on renewable generation and energy efficiency. The incumbent will take a role in research and analysis as well as write reports, testimony, and other advocacy materials and make recommendations to senior staff and management. The analyst will also represent ratepayer interests in workshops, working groups, industry and stakeholder meetings, legislative hearings, or in other agency forums.
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Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III
Description: Performs technical research and analysis on the DDTP program as part of an ongoing review of program, policy, contracts and related invoices, the multi-million-dollar equipment or relay-related contract areas, for compliance with terms and the Commission policy and decisions along with State contracting rules. Incumbent prepares payment letters; coordinates as necessary with contractors/vendors, other Commission staff including Administrative Services, Legal and CD, and others as required. Responsible for contractor evaluation or coordination of contract evaluation efforts and the issuance of new contracts (e.g., IFB/RFP) or amendments where required. Reviews and analyzes performance measures and tracks contractor performance. Performance standards are negotiated and set in the contracts and the performance measurements result from consumer feedback surveys. Incumbent analyzes those results in order to assess contractor performance and assess penalties that are set in contracts. Develops portions of the annual program budget per PU Code 273 and required reports including triennial audit and annual program report per PU Code 274. The audit reports include financial and compliance information about program-related costs and activities for the DDTP. Incumbent researches and analyzes upcoming expense levels for new program budgets and makes recommendations in Resolutions which go before the Commission for approval. Forecast analysis includes analyzing data on population/demographic, industry and technological (e.g., Internet) changes as well as local and state statutory changes which directly impact future years' services and volume.
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Title: Senior Utilities Engineer
Description: The Senior Utilities Engineer (SUE) will conduct engineering and analytical work within the Public Advocates Office. Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Safety Policy Section of the Safety Branch, the SUE will analyze utility safety issues, with a principal focus on utility safety culture and on de-energization policy. The SUE will advocate for efficient, transparent, and effective programs to improve energy utility safety, while avoiding harm to the public and reducing the environmental consequences of catastrophic safety incidents. The SUE will also participate in enforcement cases related to wildfires or other safety incidents, where the Public Advocates Office promotes safety improvements and pushes for outcomes that hold utilities accountable for negligence or mismanagement. In addition, the SUE may perform a wide variety of engineering and analytical assignments related to the risk mitigation and safety of utility infrastructure in the electric, gas, telecommunications, and water sectors. The SUE may work on general rate case proceedings and perform relevant economic and policy analysis.
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Title: Assistant General Counsel
Description: The Assistant General Counsel of the Government Law Advisory Section (AGC-Government Law) will supervise attorneys advising on the California Political Reform Act, California Government Code section 1090, and other conflicts-of-interest laws, the California Public Records Act, state contract administration, and employment law. As part of these duties, the AGC-Government Law will litigate or supervise the litigation of superior court lawsuits and appeals or State Personnel Board cases relating to any of the above-mentioned areas. The AGC-Government Law will also supervise a team of Legal Analysts and a Legal Support Supervisor, who manages a team of Legal Secretaries. The AGC-Government Law may also serve as the Commission’s Ethics Officer if requested by the General Counsel. The AGC-Government Law will ensure that the Government Law Advisory Section meets the standards established by the General Counsel on supporting client operational needs, work product quality, productivity and timeliness, collegiality, and fulfillment of the duties and principles of public administration, personnel management, and supervision. The AGC-Government Law will embody and exemplify the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. The AGC-Government Law also will engage in Legal Division-wide and Commission-wide management initiatives, including but not limited to strategic planning, process improvement, recruitment and hiring, and training. The AGC-Government Law will cultivate the professional growth of their team and perform other duties as necessary or directed by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.
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Title: Compliance and Enforcement Specialist
Description: Under direction of the Energy Resources Specialist III (Supervisory) of the Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement (OCAE), the incumbent independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work on the topics of energy efficiency and decarbonization, specifically, Title 24, Part 6 (Building Energy Code) and Title 20 Building Benchmarking Requirements (Benchmarking). This Office has primary responsibility of providing compliance assistance to support the successful implementation of California’s Building Energy Code and Benchmarking requirements and performing direct enforcement of these requirements. The incumbent will interact directly with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), consumers, building owners, contractors, energy consultants, Contractors State Licensing Board, third party inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding Building Energy Code compliance and enforcement. In addition, the incumbent represents the California Energy Commission (CEC) before various government agencies and industry professionals with respect to compliance and enforcement with Building Energy Code and Benchmarking activities. The incumbent will serve as a knowledgeable resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues; and plays a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public.
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Title: Policy Advisor
Description: The incumbent will evaluate petroleum refinery power generation and use in relation to refinery operations and also evaluate associated impacts to the refineries to support the development and evaluation of regulatory and policy tools recommended by the Vice Chair, including but not limited to evaluation of refining margins, minimum inventory requirements, re-supply requirements, regional and alternative fuel specifications, and system-wide investments required for safety and resiliency. The incumbent will work with economists, engineers, and analysts to provide technical expertise on operations across the petroleum refining value chain. The incumbent will serve as a knowledgeable resource on generation technology, markets, and strategic issues as directed and may also play a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public.
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Title: Legislative Analyst
Description: This role will support the work of the Deputy Director of Government Affairs in advising the Director of the Public Advocates Office on issues related to state policy and budget. This will include conducting policy analyses, preparing reports on legislation and state budget issues, and preparing recommendations and advising on energy, telecommunications, broadband, and water policy.
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Title: Compliance and Enforcement Specialist
Description: Under direction of the Energy Resources Specialist III (Supervisory) of the Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement (OCAE), the incumbent independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work on the topics of energy efficiency and decarbonization, specifically, Title 24, Part 6 (Building Energy Code) and Title 20 Building Benchmarking Requirements (Benchmarking). This Office has primary responsibility of providing compliance assistance to support the successful implementation of California’s Building Energy Code and Benchmarking requirements and performing direct enforcement of these requirements. The incumbent will interact directly with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), consumers, building owners, contractors, energy consultants, Contractors State Licensing Board, third party inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding Building Energy Code compliance and enforcement. In addition, the incumbent represents the California Energy Commission (CEC) before various government agencies and industry professionals with respect to compliance and enforcement with Building Energy Code and Benchmarking activities. The incumbent will serve as a knowledgeable resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues; and plays a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public.
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Title: Refinery Data Specialist
Description: The Energy Commission II (ECS) is under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Transportation Fuels Data Collection Unit in the Energy Assessment Division. The ECS II is the prime subject matter resource in the effort to analyze changes in California resulting from current and proposed state and federal policies on transportation energy. The incumbent quantifies the changes in the California transportation energy market resulting from these changes and acts as the lead analyst in determining changes in pricing patterns for fuel in the California transportation market. The incumbent manages contractor model development to quantify transportation policy goals and regulation effects on California and identify any decision points along the forecast path that require government intervention and synthesize the results of this work into written reports to be used by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The incumbent is also the prime resource for developing alternative and renewable fuels data collection to monitor and assess changes in the transportation fuels market's competitive structure as alternative and renewable fuels begin to displace traditional fuels. The incumbent will be required to work in a team environment as a leader, primary subject matter and technical expert, and may serve as technical support to the CEC management.
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Title: Deputy Public Advocate
Description: The Deputy Public Advocate serves as the principal advisor to the Public Advocate, co-leading DPA’s management and DPA’s strategic and policy priorities. The Deputy will work hand-in-hand with the Public Advocate on Delaware public utility and Public Service Commission work, State energy and utility policy work, representing and advocating for consumers, and representing Delaware consumer interests on regional and federal energy policy. The Deputy is a key leader in the execution of DPA strategic priorities, oversight of utilities, the engagement of external and government partners, and improving Delaware law and policy.
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| Deadline to Apply: Not specified |
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Title: Senior Attorney
Description: The Senior Attorney the Florida Public Service Commission hires will work in the Economic Regulation Section of the Office of General Counsel. This Section handles legal work for the Commission concerning ratemaking, certification, and territorial issues in the water, wastewater, electric, and gas industries. The Senior Attorney will appear primarily before the Florida Public Service Commission. Applicants must have a strong working knowledge of and experience with the Florida Administrative Procedure Act, the Uniform Rules of Procedures, Florida Civil Procedure, and the Florida Evidence Code. Applicants must be able to evaluate issues; conduct complex legal research and apply that research to issues; conduct investigations and discovery; present evidence; advocate positions at hearings both orally and in writing; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively on a team.
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Title: Compliance Manager
Description: Join the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) as we transform energy for the State of Maryland. The mission of the MEA is to promote clean, affordable, reliable energy and energy-related greenhouse gas emission reductions to benefit Marylanders in a just and equitable manner. We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with State, Federal, and Local regulations through the development, implementation, enforcement and analysis of grant program policies and procedures.
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| Deadline to Apply: Not specified |
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Title: Data Management Analyst
Description: We are seeking a skilled Data Management Analyst to lead our data strategy, enhance data quality, and deliver actionable insights to inform program and policy decisions. This role is critical in shaping how the agency collects, manages, and leverages data. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong analytical skills to transform complex datasets into clear, meaningful reports for internal and external stakeholders.
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| Deadline to Apply: Not specified |
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Title: Counsel II
Description: The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has an exciting job opportunity for an attorney to join the DPU’s Legal Division to work as a Hearing Officer (Counsel II) on matters involving oversight of the electric power, natural gas, and water industries. DPU's work takes place in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, with an emphasis on mitigating and adapting to climate change, while maintaining reliable, safe, and affordable energy to Massachusetts. Proceedings that come before the Department cover various areas of administrative and energy law. The Department seeks candidates to serve as Hearing Officers on agency proceedings regarding oversight of the electric power, natural gas and water industries in the Commonwealth. The Hearing Officer will work on a wide range of regulatory matters as part of a team with other attorneys as well as technical staff (e.g., analysts, engineers, economists). Proceedings may be adjudications, rulemakings, and notices of inquiry. Each proceeding may have multiple parties and involve complex legal and technical issues (e.g. energy policy, new legislation, rate-setting). This position involves a substantial amount of legal writing.
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Title: Assistant General Counsel-Litigation
Description: The Missouri Public Service Commission, is seeking a highly responsible attorney for the position of Assistant General Counsel-Litigation, with emphasis in general litigation. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and will handle legal matters including defending Commission orders before state appellate courts. The Assistant General Counsel-Litigation must also participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of the General Counsel’s Office, including support to the technical Staff, responses to public inquiries, rulemaking and legislative activities and supervision of a broad range of legal and regulatory activities under the direction of the General Counsel.
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Title: Utility Regulatory Auditor
Description: The Auditing Department of the Financial and Business Analysis Division of the Missouri Public Service Commission seeks to fill Utility Regulatory Auditor positions in their Jefferson City and St. Louis Units to perform analysis related to issues that affect Missouri’s investor-owned utilities and their customers. |
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Title: Public Relations Coordinator
Description: The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking to fill the position of Public Relations Coordinator with a self-directed, organized, energetic individual who enjoys interacting with a diverse and extensive range of contacts, including the news media, general public, state and local officials, utility industry representatives and with public, private, labor, business, and civic organizations. |
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Title: Assistant Director, Power Generation and Storage
Description: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Director of Power Generation & Storage (PGS) with deep expertise in power generation and energy storage technologies and markets to lead and manage our R&D portfolio in this area. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for setting the strategic vision for NYSERDA’s PGS Innovation Program, guiding research and development initiatives, and ensuring that the program aligns with New York State’s ambitious clean energy goals. As the Assistant Director of Power Generation & Storage, you will oversee and mentor PGS Program leaders, manage the entire PGS R&D portfolio, and ensure projects are delivering impactful, forward-looking solutions. The role requires a strong technical understanding of clean energy technologies, market dynamics, and emerging trends, enabling you to provide informed insights and strategic direction across the entire clean energy innovation spectrum. You will be tasked with ensuring that NYSERDA’s investments in innovation remain cutting-edge and drive progress in key areas of the clean energy transition. Reporting directly to the Director of Innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of New York’s energy landscape while contributing to the development of transformative solutions that will accelerate the transition to a sustainable, resilient energy system.
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| Deadline to Apply: Rolling |
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Title: Assistant Director, Shared Services and Strategic Initiatives
Description: The Large-Scale Renewables (LSR) team seeks a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individual with clean energy industry and program operational management experience to join the team as an Assistant Director in the Shared Services and Strategic Initiatives group. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on settling REC purchase contracts with large scale renewable generators, maintaining effective tracking and reporting of all LSR program data and manage LSR team operations including compliance with internal processes and policies and efficient and effective use of business systems such as Salesforce and Jira.
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| Deadline to Apply: Rolling |
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Title: Project Manager I/II - Demonstration Projects
Description: NYSERDA seeks an individual who is enthusiastic about advancing building and facility decarbonization to join our Demonstration Projects team. This interdisciplinary team is part of the Clean and Resilient Buildings unit that engages with both private and public market sectors to increase the adoption of building energy efficiency and electrification across all sectors of the built environment in New York State. This team currently supports demonstration programs including Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge, Clean Green Schools, Empire Building Challenge provides services for new construction, gut rehab, adaptive change of use, and thermal energy networks across single owner, multi-owner and municipal networks. The Project Manager/ Project Manager II will be responsible for managing project-related activities for our New Construction and Thermal Energy Networks programs from concept and design, through development, production, and execution. The Project Manager will assist in planning and developing interventions and strategies that overcome market barriers, encourage private capital investment, and accelerate the scale and penetration of clean energy. The Project Manager will also be responsible for project management, reporting, budgeting, contract management, required analysis, stakeholder relationships associated with the teams’ programs and other interventions introduced into the market, as applicable. The Project Manager may also supervise other team members.
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| Deadline to Apply: Rolling |
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Title: (Associate) Director, Demonstration Projects
Description: NYSERDA seeks an individual at an Associate Director or Director level who is enthusiastic about advancing building and facility decarbonization to lead our Demonstration Projects team. This interdisciplinary team is part of the Clean and Resilient Buildings unit that engages with both private and public market sectors to increase the adoption of building energy efficiency and electrification across all sectors of the built environment in New York State. This team currently supports demonstration programs including Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge, Clean Green Schools, Empire Building Challenge provides services for existing buildings, gut rehab, adaptive change of use, and thermal energy networks across single owner, multi-owner and municipal networks. The individual will support Clean and Resilient Buildings leadership and associated teams in translating NYS climate policy goals regarding the build environment and NYSERDA funding objectives, particularly those associated with Purposeful Demonstrations under the EE/Be Order into a set of actionable interventions. The individual will work in close coordination with the team to ensure synergy. The individual will supervise Program Managers, Senior Project Managers and others that are responsible for project management, reporting, budgeting, contract management, required analysis, stakeholder relationships associated with the teams’ programs and other interventions introduced into the market, as applicable.
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Title: Program Coordinator, Home Energy Rebate Programs
Description: The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, based in Providence, is hiring a program coordinator to support our federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of clean energy and public service, helping Rhode Islanders access rebates for efficient home energy upgrades. You'll gain hands-on experience in federal program administration, while contributing to work that lowers energy costs and emissions across the state.
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Years of Experience: Not specified |
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Title: Administrative Law Judge
Description: The Office of Policy and Docket Management division (OPDM) supports of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Commissioners, including when they act collectively as the Commission. OPDM is composed of three sections that work cooperatively to support the Commission’s decision-making and adjudicatory responsibilities. The Commission Advising is made up primarily of attorneys who advise the Commissioners and serve as their legal advisors in contested cases. Advisors work directly with the Commissioners on a regular basis, supporting legal research, analysis and decision-making on the complex and high-impact matters. This section works closely with one another and their reviewers to research, draft, and prepare written materials for, and on behalf of, the Commission. The Docket Management section consists of administrative law judges (ALJs) and legal assistants who oversee and guide the processing of contested cases. ALJs and legal assistants work collaboratively on the issuance of orders and proposals for decisions across a wide range of proceedings. The professionals in this section develop deep expertise in administrative law and agency processes. The Administrative and Project Services section (APS) includes legal secretaries and project management staff who provide essential administrative support to OPDM and the Commissioners. APS staff assist with critical tasks such as filings and coordination and help ensure the agency’s compliance with statutory and procedural requirements, including those under the Open Meetings Act.
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Title: Rate Analyst
Description: Turn economic analysis into regulatory decisions that impact millions of Texans. Tariff and Rate Analysis is seeking a Rate Analyst, to support the PUCT’s Rate Regulation Division by evaluating utility cost and rate proposals, analyzing economic and statistical data, and reviewing filings from regulated electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities. This role develops written recommendations for Commission decision-makers, participates in rate-setting proceedings and policy reviews, and helps ensure consumers across Texas receive fair, reasonable, and compliant utility rates.
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Title: Attorney
Description: This position will provide legal services to the agency in dockets before the Commission. Additionally, this position will represent the Commission in proceedings before all levels of state and federal courts and before federal and other state administrative agencies as well as provide all other legal services to the Public Service Commission. As an Attorney for the PSC, this position work predominantly with utility, administrative, and environmental laws. To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov
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Years of Experience: Not specified |
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