<p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will play a key role in building exciting microgrids by empowering the Business Development team and helping them turn identified opportunities into innovative, high-performing, and bankable projects ready for construction. You will also assist in designing and developing processes and workflows, enabling efficient project development at a grander scale.</p><p> </p><p>This role will report to our Director of Project Analysis and be based in Santa Monica, CA.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Evaluate project economics based on utility savings, grid-services revenue, financing costs, etc.</li><li>Optimize microgrid design, including solar, batteries, and generators, to solve customer problems and generate attractive returns.</li><li>Optimize the Distributed Energy Resources dispatch strategy based on the customer’s load profile, utility rates, and demand response programs.</li><li>Use and help develop Scale's proprietary microgrid optimization platform.</li><li>Use and help develop Scale's Python and spreadsheet-based tools.</li><li>Use third-party industry tools such as Helioscope, etc. (This can be learned; experience is appreciated but not a prerequisite.)</li><li>Assist the BD team with proposal development, client calls, presentations, etc.</li><li>Interface with SMS engineering, finance, and project management departments.</li><li>Nurture relationships with internal peers and external partners.</li><li>Help build a department that will be key to the company’s rapid growth.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Have an undergraduate degree in engineering, finance, physics, economics, or a related technical field.</li><li>Have 2 years of experience working in energy, utilities, or a related industry.</li><li>Energy project analysis experience is a plus, and advanced degrees or specific undergraduate experience can substitute for relevant work experience.</li><li>Comfortable using Python and Excel at an intermediate or above level.</li><li>Be able to thrive with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Take ownership of your projects and assignments and see them through to success.</li><li>Be intellectually excited about energy and seek opportunities to learn more and grow your knowledge.</li><li>Be comfortable giving thoughtful feedback to your peers and even supervisors.</li></ul><p> </p><br><br><br><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Do the Right Thing</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Act Like an Owner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Hustle</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Demand Results</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Go Together</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Evolve or Disappear</span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;"> </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.  To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit </span><a style="font-size:12pt;" href="https://www.scalemicrogrids.com/">https://www.scalemicrogrids.com</a>.</div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About EQT</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit </span><a style="font-size:12pt;" href="https://eqtgroup.com/">https://eqtgroup.com</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes.  We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

<p>Scale Microgrid Solutions (&ldquo;Scale&rdquo;) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions.&nbsp; Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions.&nbsp; Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.<br /><br /></p>

Project Analyst

<p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will play a key role in building exciting microgrids by empowering the Business Development team and helping them turn identified opportunities into innovative, high-performing, and bankable projects ready for construction. You will also assist in designing and developing processes and workflows, enabling efficient project development at a grander scale.</p><p> </p><p>This role will report to our Director of Project Analysis and be based in Santa Monica, CA.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Evaluate project economics based on utility savings, grid-services revenue, financing costs, etc.</li><li>Optimize microgrid design, including solar, batteries, and generators, to solve customer problems and generate attractive returns.</li><li>Optimize the Distributed Energy Resources dispatch strategy based on the customer’s load profile, utility rates, and demand response programs.</li><li>Use and help develop Scale's proprietary microgrid optimization platform.</li><li>Use and help develop Scale's Python and spreadsheet-based tools.</li><li>Use third-party industry tools such as Helioscope, etc. (This can be learned; experience is appreciated but not a prerequisite.)</li><li>Assist the BD team with proposal development, client calls, presentations, etc.</li><li>Interface with SMS engineering, finance, and project management departments.</li><li>Nurture relationships with internal peers and external partners.</li><li>Help build a department that will be key to the company’s rapid growth.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Have an undergraduate degree in engineering, finance, physics, economics, or a related technical field.</li><li>Have 2 years of experience working in energy, utilities, or a related industry.</li><li>Energy project analysis experience is a plus, and advanced degrees or specific undergraduate experience can substitute for relevant work experience.</li><li>Comfortable using Python and Excel at an intermediate or above level.</li><li>Be able to thrive with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Take ownership of your projects and assignments and see them through to success.</li><li>Be intellectually excited about energy and seek opportunities to learn more and grow your knowledge.</li><li>Be comfortable giving thoughtful feedback to your peers and even supervisors.</li></ul><p> </p><br /><br /><br /><div><span>This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: </span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Do the Right Thing</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Act Like an Owner</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Hustle</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Demand Results</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Go Together</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Evolve or Disappear</span></div><div><b> </b></div><div><span>We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span>Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.  To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit </span><a href="https://www.scalemicrogrids.com/">https://www.scalemicrogrids.com</a>.</div><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>About EQT</b></div><div><span>EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit </span><a href="https://eqtgroup.com/">https://eqtgroup.com</a><span>.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes.  We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

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