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California Energy Commission · 18 hours ago

Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Technical Lead

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$8,983/mo - $11,115/mo

The California Energy Commission is seeking a Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Technical Lead to support incentive and financing programs that advance grid reliability and renewable energy. This role involves performing complex technical work, leading projects, and representing the commission in various energy policy discussions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Bradley Cornelius

Responsibilities

Perform and lead complex technical and analytical work related to grid resilience and reliability, demand flexibility, renewable energy, and distributed energy resources

Serve as a technical lead or team coordinator for larger projects involving multiple internal and external entities

Represent the California Energy Commission before state, federal, and local energy agencies, as well as regional, national, professional, and governmental bodies influencing California energy policy

Act as a subject matter resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues related to backup power assets and grid reliability programs

Support the development and implementation of incentive and financing programs advancing reliability, renewable energy, and building decarbonization

Coordinate and collaborate with other state agencies, local governments, utilities, industry partners, and the public

Contribute to program analysis, implementation strategies, and continuous improvement of reliability-focused initiatives

Qualification

Electric generation systemsGrid reliabilityDistributed energy resourcesDemand flexibility programsTechnical leadershipAnalytical skillsProject coordinationPublic-sector incentive programsEnergy marketsCalifornia clean energy frameworkCommunication skills

Required

Experience in electric generation systems, grid reliability, distributed energy resources, or demand flexibility programs

Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to work independently on complex energy policy and program issues

Experience serving as a project or technical lead and coordinating across multiple stakeholders

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

Familiarity with public-sector incentive programs, energy markets, or California's clean energy framework is highly desirable

Company

California Energy Commission

The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located

Founded in 1974

Sacramento, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.energy.ca.gov

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (15)

2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

1980-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

Carol Robinson

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