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DEQ is always looking for talented candidates to share their skills, knowledge and commitment to protecting, preserving and enhancing our environment.
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The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) serves a large and varied group of people, organizations and agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Through its programs, the agency deploys renewable energy and promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, regulates mining and natural gas industries and protects citizens near those areas, protects and improves the environment through enforcement and reclamation and works to improve the economy through development and job growth with a special focus in coal-impacted communities.
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, we're creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We invest in communities where we live and work, and protect our natural resources.
We believe Actions Speak Louder.
Be a Part of the YAK ACCESS Team!
YAK ACCESS is the parent company to the largest construction access companies in the country. Our growth and success would not be achieved without the top talent employed to run our core operations. If you want to be a part of our fast growing team, view our open positions.
Energy Right is a 501c3 nonprofit that strives to ensure energy is developed the right way with a focus on property rights and conservative ideals including an all-of-the-above energy strategy led by a market-based approach. Through education efforts across Virginia, Energy Right fosters constructive conversations among community residents, businesses, and leaders to make the best energy decisions possible at the local level.
Shape Your Future with Ferguson
Ferguson stands by the saying, "If we make our associates happy, they'll make our customers happy." This makes Ferguson an excellent company to work for because it points to our approach to doing business: focusing on associate and customer relationships. Ferguson provides training programs, internships and opportunities for experienced professionals. Explore the possibility of a future with our company and see how a career with Ferguson could work for you.
CEP Solar's team is a group of mission-driven professionals dedicated to empowering Virginia's clean economy for the benefit of our partnering landowners, communities, and customers. We deeply value our people and work daily to build a sustainable, authentic, and caring company culture. We are always seeking to grow our team with passionate professionals who share our values of integrity, humility, and flexibility. If this sounds like you, please connect with us!
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Communications & Marketing Team Leader
The Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Communications seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Communications & Marketing Team Leader. This position provides operational day to day oversight of the communications team. This position identifies problems and needs, sets work tasks and schedules, and allocates staff and other resources Team leader responsible for overseeing all facets of internal and external communications. Leads project management efforts in the development of various tools associated with the program. These include web services, outreach communication initiatives.
Research Analyst
Are you knowledgeable of current and emerging policies, resources, and technologies related to energy and utility regulatory? Do you have experience with policy research and analysis in the energy industry? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office, is seeking to hire up to two Research Analysts to examine current and emerging trends that affect state energy and utility regulatory policy. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing detailed reports, charts, graphs, and other relevant materials for use in presentations to agency management and the Governor’s Office as a foundation for policy recommendations.
Intern - Power Generation Renewable Energy (Business)
Dominion Energy's Power Generation Renewable Energy group is looking for a intern for Summer 2024. Job duties will include:
- Works collaboratively with the site Renewable Energy Project Managers, partners, vendors and internal resources such as (legal, energy marketing, engineering, accounting, regulatory compliance, tax and environmental) to achieve maximum project profitability with safety, ethics and compliance in mind
- Support and monitor project level Operating and Maintenance and capital budgets
- Participate in the administration, negotiation, modification, and execution of contracts for various projects
- Support the development and management of the departments spare parts inventory program.
Sr. Control Systems Engineer - Power Generation (I&C Engineer III) (Richmond, VA)
Dominion's Power Generation Business Unit seeks a senior engineer with a controls and instrumentation background to support the Power Generation fleet (non-nuclear) with technical leadership and hands on SCADA and Industrial Control System (ICS) expertise. Primary focus is for Power Generation Solar and Battery Storage Fleet support.
Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to achieve an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and advance a just transition to a generative and equitable clean energy economy. We have 30 staff members located in offices in Boone, N.C., Charlottesville, Va., Norton, Va., Knoxville, Tenn., and Durham, N.C.
See what positions Appalachian Voices is currently hiring for or check out available internships!
The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Centers at West Virginia University and Marshall University were created in 2005 by the West Virginia Legislature. It’s mission is to promote economic development and environmental and public health protection through innovative redevelopment of brownfield sites.
The Centers collaborate and coordinate closely to provide training and technical assistance, facilitate site preparation efforts, engage community stakeholders, and identify and pursue project funding.
Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action.
At Sun Tribe, our hiring philosophy is simple: we look for bright, passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and bring them into positions where we can help each other succeed.
We’ve been Leading with Science for more than 50 years. Our long history of providing high-end, value-generating solutions stems from our roots in innovation. We combine science and engineering expertise with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. We are proud that world-class scientists, engineers, and technical specialists continually choose Tetra Tech—and that our early career staff benefit from their expertise.
At APA Solar, we offer a variety of services to our customers including Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Construction and much more. We are able to offer these services because we have a team of professionals who are committed to seeing every project succeed! If you like new ideas, challenges, and working with a talented group of people in a rapidly growing environment, we want to hear from you.
Our team is our single greatest asset and that which we are most proud of. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high-quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.
Leading the transition to a more sustainable energy future is a big job. That’s why EDF Renewables and our subsidiary PowerFlex are always looking for qualified, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial individuals to join our team. If you have a passion for collaboration and a desire to build a cleaner world, consider applying to one of our open positions. We look forward to making a connection with you!
Featured Jobs
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for scheduling, cost analysis, and all other project management activities for multiple project scopes. Quality, safety and efficiency of work performed along with superior customer contact and satisfaction are paramount. This position requires leadership and attention to detail, combined with a proven track record.
Community Outreach Representative
We are excited to expand the Community Outreach team with a talented Virginian with local expertise. This individual will work to extend Energy Right's message into new areas and deepen engagement in meaningful ways. An ideal candidate is accustomed to fast-paced work where no two days are alike. He or she must be a team player who is comfortable in a start-up environment. Passion for local government and clean energy is a plus!
Project Development Manager
CEP Solar's team is a group of mission-driven professionals dedicated to empowering Virginia's clean economy for the benefit of our partnering landowners, communities, and customers. We deeply value our people and work daily to build a sustainable, authentic, and caring company culture.
The ideal Project Management candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing Solar and/or Storage Development Projects across Virginia. They will also effectively monitor, assess and present project information to project landowners, communities, contractors, customers and the broader CEP Solar team.
Virginia Campaign Coordinator
Appalachian Voices is excited to announce an opening for a Virginia Campaign Coordinator. The Virginia Campaign Coordinator will be supervised by Appalachian Voices’ Director of State Energy Policy and will play a key role in our local and statewide campaigns to advance clean energy and pursue environmental justice in Virginia. This position can be based out of our Charlottesville, VA office or may operate remotely from elsewhere in Virginia. Regular travel within Virginia is required.
Senior Counsel, Ethics & Compliance
The Ethics and Compliance Senior Counsel will support the implementation of the AES global Ethics and Compliance program, with a focus on third party business integrity due diligence and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) pre-acquisition acquisition due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Based at AES global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and reporting to the Deputy Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Ethics and Compliance Senior Counsel will be responsible for managing aspects of the AES third party due diligence program, negotiating appropriate compliance language in agreements, vetting potential joint venture partners, and working closely with and advising business units on third-party risks and mitigation strategies.
Senior Development Engineer, Utility Scale
This position will give you the opportunity to lead the technical development on a portfolio of large PV projects. Our development engineers work on a team as equals with developers, with both having shared accountability and responsibility. While this is a technically focused position that draws on engineering principals, you can expect to spend time approaching projects as both a “developer” and as an “engineer”. Senior Engineers also operate as subject matter experts and mentors to other team members.
Permit Specialist/Deputy Project Manager
Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a qualified Permit Specialist / Deputy Project Manager to support work at its Parsippany, NJ, Boston, MA, Langhorne, PA Glen Allen, VA, offices for our established and growing business for our renewable and commercial energy, and transmission programs.
Do you have skills in engineering, technical trades, finance, customer care, or in something that doesn’t fit neatly under a label? We’ve got a place for you at AEP. Together, our energy to power brighter futures is boundless.
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Renewables are the future of energy, and you can help us make it reality.
At Strata, you’re part of something big
AC Power is a woman-owned solar development company committed to repurposing previously disturbed land for a brighter future through solar development. Our team overcomes the obstacles associated with these sites to successfully bring solar facilities into operation and return the property to revenue-generating use. AC Power is committed to working with transparency, collaboration, and integrity.
BQ Energy Development is a Hudson Valley based developer of renewable energy projects with an exclusive focus on landfill and brownfield sites. Our project portfolio includes both Distributed Generation and Utility-Scale projects. We are arguably the most experienced and successful landfill solar developer in the US. This year, we have added 175 MW of new projects to our development portfolio. We take pride in our ability to transform unusable land into operating solar projects that benefit local communities.
In Energix we recognize that our success comes from our amazing team. We hire the right people and focus on their growth, both personally and professional. We are searching for innovative thinkers to collaborate and grow in the renewable energy space. At Energix, you’ll have the resources and support you need to advance your career and industry knowledge.
We’re all about family at Ernst Conservation Seeds. After all, family is why we’re here. We’ve been a proud family-owned agribusiness for over 50 years. We get to know one another. We help each other out. We treat each other with respect, like family.
Many of our people came to us as student summer help or other entry-level positions, and have been here for many years since. We recognize talent and drive, and we give our employees the opportunity to take on new responsibilities and grow professionally in their careers.
MVS offers excellent benefits including Health, Eye and Dental Insurance, Retirement Account & Training. We have very little turn over but we are always looking for team players to join our crew.
Featured Jobs
Sr. Manager, Land Acquisition- South [Hybrid]
The Senior Manager, Land Acquisition will be primarily responsible for designing and implementing land acquisition campaigns to support project development pipeline goals and support field-based land needs for projects in implementation and operations and conducting real estate project due diligence on acquisition opportunities. The Senior Manager, Land Acquisition is also responsible for leading regionally assigned land acquisition staff and resources, advanced land acquisition negotiations, developing and maintaining relationships with local officials or stakeholders, conducting update meetings for stakeholders, quality control of Land Agent work product, and project reporting to an assigned region. The Senior Manager, Land Acquisition should have experience choosing consultants and managing consultant deliverables.
Construction Manager
The Project Manager - Construction will fill a key role in our rapidly expanding EPC team. This is a high-skill level position, requiring an experienced and talented professional who can fit in well with the Encore culture of productivity, growth, and performance driven by our values. The Project Manager – Construction must be adept at managing multi-stakeholder projects, detailed project schedules and timelines, internal processes, project-specific subcontractor activities, as well as site specific supervision and safety. The position will report to the Vice President of Construction and the successful candidate will manage the responsibilities outlined below to support the firm's practice
Civil Engineering Technician
APA Solar is a privately held company and a national leading provider of solar racking systems. We are seeking a Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technician with a Geotechnical background to join our team and provide engineering support for our foundation / soil reporting.
Navisun believes in constructing our projects in an environmentally-conscious way that minimizes impact to the land and watersheds. A few examples are that we implement pollinator-friendly practices where this strategy is feasible, and we believe in teaming up with farmers to create agrivoltaic projects that are a win-win for all stakeholders.
At LaBella, we empower our team with the kind of environment and opportunities that make the most of their talents.
From our award-winning culture, to comprehensive training programs, to a flexible workplace, our talent is recognizing and building a home for yours.
And since our firm has grown 25% every year for the last decade, you can bet there’s plenty of room to run.
If you're interested in making a positive impact, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and a friendly, welcoming work environment—we'd love to have you join us.
We're a passionate team of creative problem solvers invested in what we do, compelled by curiosity, and driven to work collectively to best serve our clients and help shape the future of our communities.
We apply a conservative approach to most aspects of our business and environmentalism (or conservation) is no different. “Conservative Environmentalism” to us means that we will use practical and affordable approaches to tackle environmental challenges present in our industry. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” Therefore, we will work to provide and implement the most sustainable disposal solutions that stewards God’s creation in a manner that conserves it for the next generation.
Featured Jobs
Project Manager
Hexagon Energy, a renewable energy development company specializing in large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager supports project development through the creation, implementation, and management of tools, processes, documents, and robust development schedules that help deliver thoughtful and well-designed projects. Candidates must be process and results-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about the type of work Hexagon is doing.
Project Developer
Hexagon Energy, a renewable energy project development company currently specializing in solar and battery energy storage projects, is seeking a Project Developer to support its renewable energy development efforts. The Project Developer leads all aspects of the development process from site acquisition through commercial operation. Candidates must be process and results-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about the type of work Hexagon is doing.
Finance Analyst
Hexagon Energy, a renewable energy project development company specializing in solar and storage projects, is seeking a Finance Analyst to support its financial and administrative operations. The Finance Analyst will be responsible for financial planning and analysis work, developing and maintaining financial models for individual projects, and for advising on project financial structure. In addition, this position will be responsible for tracking and adapting to changing market conditions including new IRS guidance, changing pricing regimes, capital market return expectations, etc. This position reports to the Director of Strategy and will work closely with our commercial team.
The Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance is advancing renewable energy at all levels in Virginia through finding common ground and serving as an authoritative resource.
Explore opportunities in renewable energy by clicking the link below. All members can post jobs for no additional cost-- so consider becoming a member today!
CHESSA members are involved in every facet of the solar industry. Our members design, sell, integrate, install, maintain, and finance solar energy equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers throughout the region. Among our ranks are the accountants, attorneys, builders, architects, electricians, plumbers, developers and consultants who together form the foundation of solar. CHESSA represents sole proprietors and publicly traded companies alike, and drives value to the residential, commercial, industrial, community and utility scale sectors.
The Solar Hands-On Instructional Network of Excellence (SHINE), is a public-private partnership founded by Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), the Maryland-DC-Delaware-Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA), leading solar developers, construction companies, energy consulting & recruiting firms, and tech companies to build innovative solar career pathways in Virginia.
Curtis takes great pride in the innovative nature of our practice, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our diverse, intellectually challenging and supportive work environment. At the same time, we are devoted to providing our clients with first-rate legal counsel—the kind that keeps our clients coming back to us for decades and in some cases more than a century! If these are the qualities you seek in a law firm, then Curtis may be the place for you.
Williams Mullen offers attorneys and staff many opportunities to grow and find their own yes. If you share our values and have the drive to help us make a difference for our clients and community, we want to hear from you. Watch our video for how our team of attorneys and staff make this a great place to work and be a part of our local communities.
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 36.5 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Hexagon Energy is an independent energy development firm. We believe that the path to a clean energy future requires a range of new sources and technologies. We develop projects across six diverse energy solutions with one common goal—
powering a clean future.
IREC National Solar Jobs Census 2022
The 13th annual National Solar Jobs Census is a comprehensive review of employment and workforce development in the U.S. solar energy industry, nationwide and state by state.