Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead at EPRI will focus on GHG emissions accounting and market-based mitigation instruments. The role involves conducting research, analyzing GHG accounting standards, and developing technical materials. Ideal candidates have experience in GHG emissions accounting and familiarity with the energy sector. The position requires some travel (about 20%) and is based remotely from the Canada Home Office.
Position Title: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead

Requisition ID: REQ-3919

Position Type: Full time

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Job Title:Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead



Location:EI - Canada Home Office



Job Summary and Description:

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead will join a long-standing EPRI research team focused on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting, market-based mitigation instruments (e.g., GHG emissions offsets, RECs), and corporate procurement of low-carbon electricity. Working within the broader Energy Systems and Climate Analysis (ESCA) group, the successful applicant will collaborate with key technical staff to explore, understand, evaluate, and articulate existing GHG emissions accounting standards and guidance, GHG emissions offset programs and protocols, other market-based mitigation approaches (e.g., scope 3 “insets” and RECs), and approaches to corporate procurement of low-carbon electricity resources (e.g., 24/7 carbon-free energy, clean energy power purchase agreements, etc.).



An ideal applicant understands existing GHG emissions accounting protocols and standards and is familiar with the unique issues and complexities associated with applying these standards to the electricity, and broader energy, sectors. They also have a desire to examine and understand complex, sector-specific challenges (e.g., GHG emissions accounting for common carrier infrastructure).



Key professional tasks include:




Developing and executing innovative, high-quality research and development related to the topics that are the focus of this EPRI research program


Conducting technical research and analysis of assigned research topics


Identifying emerging topics related to the research foci and developing innovative research to address these topics


Supporting development of technical information and materials (e.g., technical reports, PowerPoint presentations, technical briefing papers, etc.) on sector specific topics


Experience with project/program management is a plus


Some travel (approx. 20%) required to attend conferences, meetings, visit member companies, etc.




Demonstrated experience working on one or more of the following topics that are the foci of this EPRI research program is strongly preferred: (i) Corporate or other entity-wide GHG emissions accounting, (ii) Development and use of market-based mitigation instruments (e.g., offsets, renewable energy credits (RECs), scope 3 “insets”); (iii) Corporate procurement of low-carbon electricity resources; (e.g., 24/7 carbon-free energy); (iv) Corporate ESG accounting and reporting.


Additional Requirements:


Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area


Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International


Effectively communicates strategies and results, expressing thoughts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, to subject matter experts, program members and advisors through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences.


Regularly communicates and coordinates work activities across programs


May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met


Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.


Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports


Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources without direct people management responsibilities


Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work


Increased interactions and coordination of EPRI work with national and international technical networks (e.g, manufacturers, consultants, academia and research organizations)


Begins to lead proposal efforts and new promotional work


Develops research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply


Continues to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff



Education & Experience:


Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required


Graduate Degree in technical field is a plus


10+ years of professional experience




Research has shown that candidates who don’t tick all the boxes often don’t apply. We welcome candidates who demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn, and can work independently. If you tick some of the boxes, consider applying regardless – we look forward to talking with you.

Research has shown that candidates who don’t tick all the boxes often don’t apply. We welcome candidates who demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn, and can work independently. If you tick some of the boxes, consider applying regardless – we look forward to talking with you.











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