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Solect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy. Explore open positions on our careers portal or browse the opportunities below:
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Apprentice Electrician
Solect is currently seeking a full-time Apprentice Technician. The Apprentice Technician is an integral member of the Service/Operations and Maintenance crew, responsible for maintaining and inspecting commercial/industrial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The candidate must demonstrate strong customer communication skills, be self-driven and independent, and be passionate about the solar industry. The skill to manage large volumes of projects while demonstrating excellent work quality is desired. It is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in the exciting solar industry and positively contribute to the environment. Solect is committed to building a culture of excellence through employee development by creating an environment that inspires innovation and teamwork.
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Journeyman Electrician
Solect is currently seeking a full-time Journeyman Electrician physically located in our headquarters in Hopkinton, MA. This role is integral to the service and maintenance team, responsible for maintaining and inspecting commercial/industrial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The candidate must demonstrate strong customer communication skills and be self-driven and independent with a passion for the solar industry. Must be able to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating excellent quality work. Solect is committed to building a culture of excellence through employee development by creating an environment that inspires innovation and teamwork.
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Sales Development Representative
Solect is currently seeking a full-time Sales Development Representative physically located in any of these states—MA, CT, RI, NH, ME, and VT. The primary role is to identify and qualify prospective customers via phone and email. This role allows individuals to work from home and/or our headquarters in Hopkinton, MA. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, articulate, engaging, and laser-focused on new client acquisition. It is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in the exciting solar industry and positively contribute to the environment. Solect is committed to building a culture of excellence through employee development by creating an environment that inspires innovation and teamwork.
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Sr. Director, Business Development
The Sr. Director of Business Development is a leadership position requiring a driven, self-starter with a passion for the solar industry, desiring to help take a fast-growing Solar Development firm to regional prominence. With support from sales operations and marketing, the Sr. Director of Business Development will be responsible for developing a robust “funnel” of active opportunities that facilitates meeting the company’s annual sales objectives. The position is located in the Massachusetts market and is focused on C&I clients and/or public and not-for-profit organizations.
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Project Manager
Overview
Solect Energy, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is the recognized leader in commercial-scale solar and energy storage. Our parent company, Pattern Energy, is a pioneer in large scale renewable asset financing and development. We develop smart, customized strategies based on a deep assessment of each customer’s energy needs and requirements, then deliver solar design and installation solutions, operations and maintenance services, and the most advanced energy storage systems. Solect offers proven expertise in development, technology, policy, and incentives, as well as individualized financial guidance. Our practical, systematic approach helps businesses and organizations reduce energy costs and optimize their solar investment. To date, Solect has installed over 110 megawatts of commercial PV systems, with a focus on commercial, light industrial, and institutional properties throughout New England. For more information, visit http://www.solect.com or follow us on Twitter at @SolectSolar.
Responsibilities
Description
Solect Energy is currently seeking a full-time Massachusetts based Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing resources and activities involved in the installation of commercial PV Solar Systems. This is a customer facing position. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of commercial solar or electrical management experience, superb customer service skills, strong technical and business acumen, and impeccable time-management skills which will enable success across multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate will be a driven, self-starter with a passion for the solar industry and the desire to propel a fast-growing Solar Development firm to regional prominence. The position requires the ability to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating excellent professional communication. The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is a key to success in this role. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team and participate in the solar (PV) industry from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a detailed timeline for all projects.
- Manage the appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within scheduled timeframes.
- Perform regular site visits to track project progress.
- Manage customer communication and ensure excellent customer experience. Serve as the main point of contact with the customer regarding project progress.
- Manage the subcontractors to achieve agreed upon timeframes and quality standards.
- Manage all aspects of the project schedule from kickoff to closeout.
- Ensure all processes relative to materials, safety, and job quality are followed during the project.
- Provide timely project administrative information necessary to meet Solect requirements.
- Provide leadership mentoring for site supervisors.
Qualifications
Desired Skills & Experience
- 2 years of commercial solar or electrical experience preferred
- 2 years of project management experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Successfully managed multiple 50-250 kW DC projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized with excellent time-management skills. Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and strong critical thinking skills to solve project issues quickly and effectively
- Superb customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work well with the entire Solect team.
- Strong computer skills and detailed knowledge of G suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Salesforce
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Preference given to candidates with NABCEP Certification and CSL
- Willing and capable of climbing ladders, stairs and working on roof tops.
- OSHA Certification
Solect Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition to a disease, lawful off-duty conduct or political activities, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Discrimination based on any of the above groups is strictly prohibited. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Solect Energy encourages its employees to bring any perceived violation of this policy immediately to the Management who will investigate their concern in as discreet a manner as possible.
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Logistics Team Member, Fleet – Solect Energy
Overview
The Logistics Team Member’s (LTM) role is to support Construction, Services, Special Service Projects and Facilities’ needs. This role supports site mobilization and demobilization, material receiving and delivering, warehouse support and inventory tracking, site equipment rentals & equipment and coordination, fleet maintenance and facility maintenance. Weekend work will be required at times. Candidate will need to exhibit strong communication skills, highly adaptable and able to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
The Logistics Team Member’s (LTM) role is to support Construction, Services, Special Service Projects and Facilities’ needs. This role supports site mobilization and demobilization, material receiving and delivering, warehouse support and inventory tracking, site equipment rentals & equipment and coordination, fleet maintenance and facility maintenance. Weekend work will be required at times. Candidate will need to exhibit strong communication skills, highly adaptable and able to work in a team environment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- This position requires minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse or logistics setting
- A valid driver’s license, DOT Medical Card and an excellent driving record are required.
- Additional requirements are the willingness and capability to travel to job sites, climb ladders, climb stairs, work on rooftops
- The ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and the ability to work in heat, snow, rain, and wind conditions
- It is necessary this role possesses an OSHA 10 Certification or must be capable of obtaining one within 6 months of hire
- The role also requires a MA and RI Telehandler license or success in obtaining one within 4 months of hire.
Additional skills necessary to be successful in this position are the following:
- Strong communication skills internally as well as with subcontractors
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility to adapt and react to constantly changing priorities
- General hours: M-F 6:30 to 3, weekends as required and scheduled by LM
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The expected starting pay range for this role is $23.00 – $29.00 Hourly USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses
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Logistics Team Member – Solect Energy
Overview
The Logistics Team Member’s (LTM) role is to support Construction, Services, Special Service Projects and Facilities’ needs. This role supports site mobilization and demobilization, material receiving and delivering, warehouse support and inventory tracking, site equipment rentals & equipment and coordination, fleet maintenance and facility maintenance. Weekend work will be required at times. Candidate will need to exhibit strong communication skills, highly adaptable and able to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
Key Functions
- Drive company vehicles to deliver job site construction materials and safety equipment as needed using lulls and lifts. Utilize site visit checklists and pictures to perform pre-stage, stage and support sites as needed always in accordance with all safety policies and procedures. Support the Regulatory Team with permit drop-offs and pickups. Properly document any movement of equipment, material and supplies to/from job sites.
- Work in warehouse to maintain inventory levels and controls, arrange all site rental equipment deliveries and pickups and maintain facilities.
- Utilize and maintain the company fleet, personal DOT trip logs, and weekly Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR),as required. Process weekly personal logistics duty log, fill out inventory tracking sheets and get all proper signatures for receiving and delivery orders
- Load/unload delivery trucks set up/breakdown safety equipment and assist with stock handling and inventory controls in the warehouse.
Qualifications
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- This position requires minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse or logistics setting
- A valid driver’s license, DOT Medical Card and an excellent driving record are required.
- Additional requirements are the willingness and capability to travel to job sites, climb ladders, climb stairs, work on rooftops
- The ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and the ability to work in heat, snow, rain, and wind conditions
- It is necessary this role possesses an OSHA 10 Certification or must be capable of obtaining one within 6 months of hire
- The role also requires a MA and RI Telehandler license or success in obtaining one within 4 months of hire.
Additional skills necessary to be successful in this position are the following:
- Strong communication skills internally as well as with subcontractors
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility to adapt and react to constantly changing priorities
- General hours: M-F 6:30 to 3, weekends as required and scheduled by LM
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The expected starting pay range for this role is $23.00 – $29.00 Hourly USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses
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Analyst, Strategic Finance
Overview
General Summary
The Financial Analyst role offers an opportunity to join a leading company in the fast-growing renewable energy industry. The Financial Analyst will provide financial modelling support to the sales team while continuing to refine Solect’s project financing model. This position will also be an integral part of our structured finance investment team to grow our portfolio of renewable assets. In addition, the financial analyst will work closely with the construction services team to improve Solect’s speed and accuracy in project costing/estimating. Solect’s offices are located in Hopkinton, MA, and this position is expected to be hybrid or full-time in the office.
Responsibilities
- Support Business Development Managers by modeling complex solar and energy storage opportunities
- Work with the structured finance team to continuously refine Solect’s project financial model and support our asset portfolio
- Continually refine Solect’s financial model by integrating regulatory changes, equipment changes, and learnings from experience on completed projects
- Analyze actual vs. estimated costs to improve Solect’s accuracy in estimating
- Attend design and costing reviews. Support the Design team and Estimators by building and maintaining an easy-to-use, up-to-date database and methodology for costing complex projects
- Support the Energy Storage, Sales, and other Departments as necessary with reporting and analysis
- Support project financing process to ensure all projects meet minimum hurdle rates, and information is current and understood about all portfolio assets
- Interface with the policy team to understand regulatory tariffs, state incentive programs, and federal tax benefits. Integrate changes to policy and new policy into Solect’s financial models to ensure accuracy
- Support the CFO with ad hoc corporate finance analysis and reporting
Qualifications
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- 1-3 years of experience
- Excellent financial acumen: Knowledge of accounting, financial statements, time value of money, and metrics that are meaningful to C-level decision-makers
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Creative problem solver – this role requires someone with the ability to understand high-level company goals and determine the best way to support them
- Strong communication skills – this role will interface with several internal company functions and require a thorough understanding of all stakeholder requirements to develop “user-friendly” tools and models
- Ability to develop a strong understanding of regulations and how they impact project financials
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently
- Highly ethical, professional, and committed to team success
- Passionate about renewables
- Experience in the solar and/or energy industry is a strong plus
- Experience working in Salesforce is a plus
Special Position Requirements
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Solect Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition to a disease, lawful off-duty conduct or political activities, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Discrimination based on any of the above groups is strictly prohibited. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Solect Energy encourages its employees to bring any perceived violation of this policy immediately to the Management who will investigate their concern in as discreet a manner as possible.
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