Senior Utility Advisor

Summary

Join CALSTART, a mission-driven organization focused on transportation decarbonization, as a Senior Utility Advisor. Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will execute elements of the National Utility Engagement Strategy, build relationships with utilities, and support various programs. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting research on make-ready programs, and fostering collaboration within the industry. The ideal candidate possesses 5-7 years of utility and clean technology experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with California's geography. Occasional travel within California is required, with a preference for candidates residing in the Los Angeles/Pasadena area. CALSTART offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience with utilities and clean technology
• Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely
• Strong communication, presentation, time management, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with California geography and utility territories
• Experience providing supervisory duties for projects and individuals
• Occasional travel throughout California may be required
• Primary residence in California – Los Angeles/Pasadena area preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute elements of the National Utility Engagement Strategy within California and other select states
• Research and deepen subject matter expertise on make-ready programs, relevant policy, and implement best practices from a strategic utility perspective
• Maintain and foster relationships with utilities and members across the broad CALSTART portfolio
• Identify key leaders from the utility industry for webinars, organizing working groups, supporting industry conferences, and participating in other CALSTART events
• Host regularly scheduled meetings to keep senior leadership apprised of relevant programmatic changes and utility policy
• Maintain a list of make-ready programs and provide monthly utility reports to all the major utilities related to programs administered by CALSTART
• Manage staff, assign work, review final work product, train, interview and hire, and provide performance appraisal input

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with working with Tribal governments and communities is desired
• Experience in the clean transportation sector and make-ready programs is a plus

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave