Project Analyst

Role Overview

Join Scale as a Project Analyst in Santa Monica, CA, where you will contribute significantly to the development of cutting-edge microgrid projects by supporting the Business Development team. Your efforts will help transform potential opportunities into innovative, highly effective, and financially viable projects ready for construction. Additionally, you will play a key role in crafting and enhancing processes and workflows to enable scalable and efficient project development.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project financials considering factors such as utility savings, revenues from grid services, and financing expenses.
• Enhance microgrid designs integrating solar panels, battery storage, and generators to solve customer challenges and ensure appealing returns.
• Optimize dispatch strategies for Distributed Energy Resources utilizing customer load data, utility pricing, and demand response initiatives.
• Operate and assist in advancing Scale’s proprietary microgrid optimization platform.
• Utilize and contribute to the development of Python and spreadsheet tools used by Scale.
• Work with third-party industry applications like Helioscope; prior experience is welcome but not mandatory.
• Support the Business Development team with proposal preparation, client communications, and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, finance, and project management teams within the organization.
• Build and sustain cooperative relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.
• Contribute to establishing a department central to the company’s rapid expansion.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, physics, economics, or related technical disciplines.
• One to two years of relevant experience in the energy sector, utilities, or related industries.
• Experience in energy project analysis is advantageous; advanced or specific undergraduate qualifications may offset experience requirements.
• Proficiency in Python and Excel at an intermediate level or higher.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Strong ownership mindset, driving projects to successful completion.
• Passion for energy topics with eagerness to continuously expand knowledge.
• Comfort in providing constructive feedback to peers and supervisors.

Company Culture and Values

• Commitment to ethical actions (“Do the Right Thing”).
• Ownership mentality (“Act Like an Owner”).
• Driven work ethic (“Hustle”).
• Focus on achieving measurable outcomes (“Demand Results”).
• Collaboration and teamwork (“Go Together”).
• Adaptive growth approach (“Evolve or Disappear”).

Compensation and Benefits

Scale offers a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical coverage, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching options.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids is pioneering resilience by delivering advanced microgrid solutions that extend beyond conventional backup power systems. Their vertically-integrated approach encompasses design, engineering, and execution, paired with microgrid-as-a-service financing. This synergy provides customers with optimized systems designed to maximize value from the start, ensuring highly reliable operation and quick activation times. Backed by EQT, a global investment firm with $250 billion in assets, Scale has the resources to own and manage billions in distributed generation ventures.

About EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment company managing EUR 246 billion in assets across Private Capital and Real Assets sectors. EQT supports its portfolio in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas to foster sustainable growth and market leadership.

Diversity and Inclusion

Scale is dedicated to building a workforce that mirrors the diversity of its customers and communities, offering equal opportunity and access for all. The company encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Scale employs AI tools during segments of the recruiting process like application review, resume analysis, and assessing responses for consistency. These technologies aid the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, with final hiring decisions made by people. Candidates may request further details on data processing if desired.