Job Opportunities for Students & Alumni

 

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Solutions Intelligence Developer - Python

Aderis Energy, LLC

• Participate in weekly sprints to deliver functionality to support product releases and customer delivery requirements.
• Improve and refactor existing functionality to optimize edge computer performance, increase security, and simplify the overall user experience of using our products.
• Provide direct feedback to product development to steer our technical course to support upcoming trends and technologies to ensure our platforms remain supportable.
• Document new features and configuration requirements to enable product support for our sales and operations teams.

• Required - Proficient communicator via phone, TXT, and email
• Required - Creating technical documents using MS Office (or equivalent) software products.
• Required - Strong full web stack development background with Python, Flask, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON
• Strongly Preferred - Database report query using SQL (PostgreSQL)

• Possess a valid NC Driver’s License
• Pass Background, Drug Test and have a clean Driving History (MVR)
• Able to travel 5-10% of each quarter when customer support is required
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly unassisted

 

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Solutions Intelligence Developer - Automation

Aderis Energy, LLC

• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to develop/configure parallel power plant control and energy automation control solutions to support the timely delivery of custom orders.
• Directly participate in the final remote commissioning and testing of these systems for customer acceptance.
• Provide direct feedback to product development to steer our technical course to support upcoming trends and technologies to ensure our platforms remain supportable.
• Document new features and configuration requirements to enable product support for our sales and operations teams.

• Required - Proficient communicator via phone, TXT, and email.
• Required - Creating technical documents using MS Office (or equivalent) software products.
• Required – Demonstratable experience implementing control systems using PLCs, RTAC, RTU, embedded controller, Ardunio, Raspberry PI, and other embedded controller hardware-software solutions.
• Strongly Preferred – SEL RTAC programming experience using the tag processor and structured text interfaces.

• Possess a valid NC Driver’s License
• Pass Background, Drug Test and have a clean Driving History (MVR)
• Able to travel 5-10% of each quarter when customer support is required
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly unassisted

 

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Electrical Designer

Aderis Energy, LLC

• Participate in weekly production planning meetings to align scheduling priorities.
• Prepare CAD documentation to support industrial control panel mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Develop CAD packages that utilize dynamic blocks for easy configuration and reuse of standard products.
• Compile drawing packages that contain multiple products for complex project deliveries.

• Required - Proficient communicator via phone, TXT, and email
• Required - Creating technical documents using MS Office (or equivalent) software products.
• Required – AutoCAD dynamic blocks, sheet sets, and general drafting experience 

• Possess a valid NC Driver’s License
• Pass Background, Drug Test and have a clean Driving History (MVR)
• Able to travel 5-10% of each quarter when customer support is required
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly unassisted 

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Project Manager

Affinity Energy

• SCADA and power plant controls for one of the largest battery energy storage systems installed in the U.S. in 2022
• Electrical distribution power management system at the longest bridge and tunnel system in the U.S.
• SCADA system for a data center that will be a cable landing station for one of the longest undersea cables in the world
• SCADA systems at the largest healthcare and largest bank in Charlotte, NC
• Completion of six utility-scale PV solar power plants providing 500MW of power Florida's utility grid
• Custom SCADA integration with field support for start-up activities, lineup testing, powerplant control and commissioning for AC and DC PV coupled to battery energy storage.

• Project anticipation/planning
• Clear and timely communication with all stakeholders
• Detailed planner with proactive mindset
• Strong leadership presence

• Understanding project life cycle for control systems
• Proficiency in risk management, problem solving, and change management
• Experience working in SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of standard project management software
• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with client(s), project team, and the organization’s management
• Strong independent leader with collaborative mindset
• Experience with estimation and procurement process
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)  

• Organized planner that can manage scope, customer expectation, and resource constraints in a dynamic and compressed environment
• Capable of managing multiple projects within various stages of development
• Training or technical certifications such as PMP, CAPM, and/or CMII
• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related industry 

• Overnight travel to customers' locations (up to 20%)
• Ability to work in office and industrial settings
• Background screening 
• Are a U.S. Citizen or are authorized to work in the U.S.   Valid driver’s license 

• Continuing education tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule 401(k) with company contribution
• Profit Share program
• 100% company paid: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• STD and LTD  

• Affinity Energy participates in E-Verify  
• EOE, including disability/vets  

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Control System Programmer I or II 

Affinity Energy

• Develop project submittals and drawings
• Layout control systems architecture
• Configure and program power plant controllers 
• Design, test, and commission graphical user interfaces 
• Regularly participate in project lessons learned, safety, profitability analysis, risk mitigation, and additional areas for future improvement 
• Using internal resources to troubleshoot at commissioning site

• Preparation of design submittals or system documentation
• Development of data acquisition databases and OPC interfaces
• Creation of HMI and SCADA Applications
• PLC programming

• Installation and commissioning support
• Assisting with customer training
• Troubleshooting networks, instruments, and controls

• Training with Trihedral VTSCADA and Inductive Automation Ignition software
• Optional Training with Control Expert programming software and Schneider Electric power monitoring expert
• Fundamentals of emergency power supply systems for data centers and central energy plants
• Fundamentals of piping and instrumentation diagrams for chilled water, steam, and fuel oil system within central energy plants

• Electrical power management system within a state-of-the-art data center at one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the NFL
• Electrical distribution power management system at the longest bridge and tunnel system in the United States
• BESS PPC PLC and SCADA system integration for the largest PV utility-scale solar farm in the U.S.
• Design, build, program, integrate, and commission SCADA, EMS, HMI, and PLCs for utility-scale PV solar and battery energy storage systems
• SCADA system for a data center that will be a cable landing station for one of the longest undersea cables in the world
• SCADA systems at the largest healthcare and largest bank in Charlotte, NC

• General knowledge of electrical theory and equipment, computer logic, programming, and computer networking
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Experience with structured programming language and/or embedded programming
• Professional and organized with strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Energetic attitude and desire to learn new skills and technologies.

• Travel to customers' locations (up to 15%)
• Ability to travel to and work within construction sites 
• Background screening 
• Are a U.S. Citizen or are authorized to work in the U.S.  
• Valid driver’s license

• Networks including - serial, RS-485, Modbus/IP, and Ethernet
• Electrical distribution systems experience

• Continuing education tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule 401(k) with company contribution
• Profit Share program
• 100% company paid: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• STD and LTD  

• Affinity Energy participates in E-Verify  
• EOE, including disability/vets  

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Post-Grad Assignments in Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure Research Area

The candidates will support the EPRI Team in performing research in several areas including:

Interested candidates can apply at the following links:

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

 

Job Description:

North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) is a nonprofit energy consulting firm headquartered on NC State University’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh, NC. We strive to ensure that energy is clean, affordable, reliable, efficient and safe for all people. We work with electric utilities; state, federal and local governments; manufacturers and a variety of public and private partners in five markets: residential, commercial and industrial, motors and drives, renewables and electric transportation.

 

At Advanced Energy, we know that our organization thrives only when our employees are valued and supported. You will be aided in your career goals and be put in a position to excel. You’ll work on teams that promote idea sharing and challenge you to learn and expand your expertise. You’ll also be encouraged to seek work-life balance, with flexible hybrid schedules and an array of leave options so you can spend time with family and pursue personal interests.

 

We are also committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have, and we appreciate that our employees come from varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences. By providing a supportive and respectful environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, Advanced Energy makes a lasting, positive difference in all of the work we do.

 

Benefits:

Visit our website for more information and a full list of employee benefits – www.advancedenergy.org.

 

Position Overview:

Coordinate and perform administrative support activities for assigned business unit(s) and/or team(s).

 

Essential Functions:

Administrative Support

• Perform front office duties including welcoming visitors, answering multi-line telephone, providing information to callers and/or routing to other personnel and mail distribution. Will rotate regularly as receptionist as well as providing backup coverage during absences
• Maintain calendars and scheduling for business units and teams
• Create, update and maintain documents, reports and files (including presentations, graphs, spreadsheets, mailing lists, etc.) using MS Office software
• Perform data entry into applicable databases
• Coordinate staff travel and lodging
• Respond to customer, supplier, vendor and public inquiries
• Troubleshoot and remedy office equipment issues and provide support to staff
• Transcribe minutes during meetings
• Provide back-up support for other administrative assistants as needed
• Assist with accounting processes such as processing credit card reconciliations and logging deposits
• Prepare check requests for payments
• Maintain and operate billing processes for teams to submit to accounting for invoicing
• Assist with data collection, preparation and reporting
• Prepare and disseminate surveys to internal staff and/or external clients and compile information
• Recommend and coordinate vendors supplying AE with products or services such as coffee, office supplies, beverages, etc.
• Assist with facility management by coordinating with cleaning crew, proprietor or other relevant parties to address concerns
• Provide USPS and FedEx shipping support
• Mentor and provide training for junior administrative staff

 

Events and Workshop Support

• Coordinate logistics for corporate events, workshops, social activities, etc. as requested
• Assist in marketing of events and process registrations
• Negotiate, secure and coordinate event venue and catering
• Prepare information and materials for events and/or workshops and disseminate to participants
• Ship materials for off-site trainings, events or conferences
• Serve as host of events
• Attend offsite events or workshops as needed

 

Specialty Functions (May assist in one or more areas):

Project Management Support

• Assist Project Manager or other personnel with coordination and implementation of project activities for assigned team
• Coordinating meetings, conference calls, presentations, workshops, client visits, travel and other events associated with assigned project(s)
• Create reports, spreadsheets and correspondence as requested
• Learn to use applicable software applications to perform project management. Schedule tasks and research issues with other team members to resolve problems
• Serve as back-up for Project Manager during short absences such as vacation
• Communicate any process improvement strategies to team

 

Information Technology Support

• Serve as an assistant to IT to Troubleshoot, report and solve any virtual meeting software issues
• Make recommendations to staff for appropriate virtual meeting platforms, depending upon meeting needs
• Schedule, prepare and manage virtual meetings
• Provide hands-on meeting technology support on behalf of IT (virtual meeting platform, microphone, camera, laptop, and similar)
• Assist IT with writing procedural and/or training documentation on virtual meeting platforms and hardware  

 

Human Resources

• Assist the Human Resources department with recruiting and onboarding
• Recruiting - post open positions to job boards, upload resumes/leads, schedule phone screens, interviews and candidate follow-ups
• Onboarding – assist teams with scheduling new hire onboarding and orientations

 

Requirements:

• High school diploma with 7-9 years of administrative support experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
• Expert in Microsoft Office software skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote and Teams
• Proficiency with virtual platforms, including Microsoft Teams and WebEx
• Ability to work well under pressure and make quick decisions
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Individual must have excellent organizational skills, be very detailed oriented, take the initiative regarding assigned responsibilities, and be able to work independently and with minimal direction
• Must have a positive attitude, be able to multi-task and prioritize many activities, and have sensitivity in dealing with confidential information

 

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

This job requires the individual to work indoors in a normal office environment. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time. The individual will operate the computer, printer and other office equipment to perform the job and may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access files and other office machinery. The individual will spend a great amount of time in front of a computer screen and will frequently interact and communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information and express oneself in an appropriate manner. The job may require occasional lifting or moving of boxes or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

 

Employment Type : 

This is a hybrid hourly non-exempt position, and you will receive separate or additional remuneration for work in excess of 40 hours per week. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. It is not an implied contract of employment. 

 

To apply click HERE  or copy and paste address into browser - https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1820991/North-Carolina-Advanced-Energy-Corporation/Administrative-Assistant-III. Cover letter and resume preferred.

 

North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and all other protected statuses under federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on job-related requirements.

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@advancedenergy.org.