Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead

EPRI is seeking a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Technical Lead to join their research team in Chiasson, NB, Canada. The role involves developing research on GHG emissions accounting, market-based mitigation instruments, and corporate procurement of low-carbon electricity. Key tasks include technical research, analysis, and creating technical materials. Candidates should have experience in GHG accounting and may need to travel about 20%. The position is remote, based out of the Canada Home Office.
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.

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.

EPRI is committed to complying with the regulatory framework governing export control, consisting of international treaties, U.S. laws, regulations and trade sanctions, and where applicable, foreign laws governing export control. These include the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 810 nuclear export regulations, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). It is a critical requirement of this role that the successful candidate will have to work with export-controlled technology / information. As a result, prior to applying for this role, please ensure you satisfy yourself as to your ability to access such export-controlled technology / information without further authorization from government.