ESG/Impact Analyst

Solv Energy is hiring an ESG/Impact Analyst in San Diego, CA. The role involves researching and analyzing data to enhance ESG performance for renewable energy projects, collaborating with project teams, and engaging with local communities. Responsibilities include assessing sustainability impacts, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with ESG metrics. A background in energy markets and sustainability is preferred. This is a hybrid position requiring up to 50% travel.
SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking an ESG/Impact Analyst to work with the Director of Impact in San Diego, CA. The role involves researching, analyzing data, and enhancing ESG performance for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, preparing reports, assessing sustainability impacts, and engaging with local communities. A background in energy markets and sustainability is preferred. This is a hybrid position with travel required up to 50%.
SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The ESG/Impact Analyst will be responsible for working directly with the Director of Impact. We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Impact Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will conduct research, collect and analyze data, and provide insights to support SOLV Energy’s renewable energy projects. You will work closely with our project field teams and operations teams to develop programs that support contract requirements and unique jobsite needs. You will also play a key role in assessing and enhancing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance as well as reporting on ESG metrics, supporting sustainability initiatives, and helping to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy markets, sustainability, and data analysis, with a passion for advancing clean energy solutions.

Hybrid position based in San Diego, CA.

Job Description:
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
• Review ESG contractual obligations for projects or client requests and work with operations and field teams to record necessary data
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate potential sustainability adjustments and provide recommendations to develop sustainability action plans across projects and offices, especially as it relates to GHG rating
• Meet with local stakeholders in community near active jobsites
• Gather, analyze, and interpret project data from various sources, including internal reports and external benchmarks
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on research findings and analytical results to a range of stakeholders, including ESG Committee, project teams, clients, and community members
• Assess the organization’s performance against ESG metrics and industry standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants to identify opportunities for improving ESG performance
• Assist in assessing the environmental and economic impacts of renewable energy projects
• Facilitate training and awareness programs related to ESG practices and policies
• Support community engagement initiatives and events related to our active renewable energy projects, including but not limited to job fairs and local community events
• Facilitate monthly ESG Committee meetings
• Capture relevant information for annual Impact Report
• Assist marketing team with Annual Impact Report by providing necessary data, stories, and relevant policy updates
• Prepare monthly PowerPoint slide(s) with project specific updates to be featured on jobsite presentations
• Work closely with other members of Impact Group in areas like community engagement, government engagement, and client engagement
• Travel is required for this position up to 50%

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Management, Business Administration, Business Communication or a related field and/or 3 years of relevant experience. (Bachelor’s Degree not necessary)
• Experience in energy analysis, market research, ESG analysis, sustainability reporting, project coordination, or a related role, preferably in the renewable energy sector
• Broad understanding of the renewable energy industry
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, corporate governance practices and sustainability practices
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and reporting standards
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Strength in time management to coordinate between multiple complex projects and requests
• Mental agility and coachability – ability to quickly absorb new skills, adjust to fast-paced changes, and creatively troubleshoot unforeseen issues
• Proficient use of Microsoft office tools and programs
• Experience using task management and other tools including MS Teams, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent, social, verbal and written communication skills
• Team player and desire to work with multiple teams, departments, and outside organizations

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$76,565 - $93,320

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.