Assistant Project Manager

The Alaska Energy Authority is hiring an Assistant Project Manager in Anchorage, AK, to support project development for renewable energy technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with strong skills in communication, math, and critical thinking. The role involves assisting in identifying energy projects, grant applications, and technical oversight of funding programs. The pay range is $66,300 - $95,803/year.
Want to make a difference? Interested in joining a team of professionals responsible for providing energy solutions to meet the unique needs and opportunities of Alaska’s communities? Then check out our Assistant Project Manager position with Alaska Energy Authority (AEA).

Our Assistant Project Manager position supports and provides assistance with project development activities for Renewable and Other Energy Technologies.

We’re looking for someone who has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field, preferred. Strong people, math, and critical thinking skills. Applicable experience can substitute for education and training on a year-for-year basis.

Pay Range 18/20: $66,300 - $95,803/year

For more information, or to apply online directly with AEA, visit www.akenergyauthority.org. Send application and/or resume to hr@aidea.org, Human Resources, AIDEA/AEA, 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503, by fax to (907) 771-3946.

AEA is an EEO/ADA employer. Individuals requiring accommodations should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-3412 (TTY).

Essential Functions:
• At Range 18: Assists in identifying potentially beneficial community-scale energy projects, working with established community, utility, industry, and government contacts to develop them. Assists in initiating, designing, and conducting or arranging the planning level studies of energy supply options for promising project concepts. Directly, or through contract management, assists in assessing the economic benefits/costs and technical and environmental feasibility of various energy supply options or developments. As appropriate, assists in the consideration of alternative technologies including, but not limited to diesel, natural gas, hydro, coal, wind, heat pump, solar, conservation, and biomass-related methods of production. At Range 20: The duties above are not completed by assisting, but by accomplishing without assistance from others.
• At Range 18: Assists with the technical development of grant applications for potential funding sources. At Range 20: This position is responsible for the technical development and prepares grant applications for the Authority.
• At Range 18: Assists with evaluating proposals to AEA for funding under the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund, Power Project Loan Fund, Energy Cost Reduction, and other programs, by gathering information. Assists with the technical oversight of grants issued under these programs. At Range 20: This position is responsible for the technical oversight of grants issued under these programs.
• At Range 18: Assists with the energy program technical assistance, public information, and project development activities. Activities may include assisting with preparing and/or making presentations on behalf of AEA and responding to inquiries. Technical assistance activities involve working with other government agencies, private sector businesses, and communities who are developing and maintaining projects. At Range 20: This position will complete program activities and present on behalf of the Authority.
• At Range 18: Assists other agencies in managing alternative energy and energy efficiency projects. Assists with the research needed to develop project scope to meet agency goals and funding requirements, and assists with preparing project budgets. Assists with gathering the information to review and evaluate the contractor and grantee performance, and proposing project recommendations. May assist in a variety of projects and programs to meet changing needs at the agency. At Range 20: This position will develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects on behalf of the Authority and assist with programmatic budgeting activities.
• Gathers information on alternative energy technology applications, including comparing the economics of coal, diesel, and non-fossil fuel projects. Runs energy generation, consumption, and system description reports from existing AEA databases.
• Attends meetings and provides information to various government, public or private committees, workgroups or conferences that address energy issues.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,300.00 - $95,803.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• Do you have strong math and critical thinking skills?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
• Assistant Project Manager or related: 4 years (Required)

Location:
• Anchorage, AK 99503 (Required)

Work Location: In person