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job opportunities for students & alumni

 

Solutions Intelligence Developer - Python

Aderis Energy, LLC

Cornelius, NC
 
Overview - We're looking for developers interested in using their experience in Python, Linux, and web development to build tools that enable the future of energy - Large Scale Solar PV, Battery Storage, and advanced plant control.
 
Company Profile – Aderis Energy, LLC develops and delivers advanced energy resources integration solutions for the clean energy economy, including solar, energy storage, wind, EV chargers, and microgrids. Since its inception, Aderis has been dedicated to providing the highest quality service, developing innovative technology, and providing valuable feedback to ensure that future projects are developed to ensure high reliability, maximum generating yields, and low-cost long-term ownership.
 
Position Overview – In concert with our professional staff, this position is responsible for developing new functionality to support our existing monitoring a control platform, deployed on ruggedized edge computers worldwide.
 
Job Responsibilities – Include, but are not limited to:
  • 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.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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)
 
Requirements 
  • 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
 
How to Apply: please email a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, as well as an updated resume to sales@aderisenergy.com

 


Solutions Intelligence Developer - Automation

Aderis Energy, LLC

Cornelius, NC
 
Overview - We're looking for developers interested in using their experience in real time control, industrial automation, and embedded controller experience to implement and build tools that enable the future of energy - Large Scale Solar PV, Battery Storage, and advanced plant control.
 
Salary Range - $50,000 - $70,000
 
Company Profile – Aderis Energy, LLC develops and delivers advanced energy resources integration solutions for the clean energy economy, including solar, energy storage, wind, EV chargers, and microgrids. Since its inception, Aderis has been dedicated to providing the highest quality service, developing innovative technology, and providing valuable feedback to ensure that future projects are developed to ensure high reliability, maximum generating yields, and low-cost long-term ownership.
 
Position Overview – In concert with our professional staff, this position is responsible for developing new functionality and system implementation of energy management systems in support of the transition to renewable energy resources.
 
Job Responsibilities – Include, but are not limited to: 
  • 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.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.
 
Requirements 
  • 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
 
How to Apply: please email a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, as well as an updated resume to sales@aderisenergy.com

 


Electrical Designer

Aderis Energy, LLC

Cornelius, NC 
 
Overview - We're looking for a CAD designer to support our product and product technical documentation needs - Large Scale Solar PV, Battery Storage, and advanced plant control.
 
Salary Range - $55,000 - $70,000 
 
Company Profile – Aderis Energy, LLC develops and delivers advanced energy resources integration solutions for the clean energy economy, including solar, energy storage, wind, EV chargers, and microgrids. Since its inception, Aderis has been dedicated to providing the highest quality service, developing innovative technology, and providing valuable feedback to ensure that future projects are developed to ensure high reliability, maximum generating yields, and low-cost long-term ownership.
 
Position Overview – In concert with our solutions fulfillment team, this position is responsible for documenting new products and project specific technical details in CAD to support mechanical, electrical, and communications diagrams.
 
Job Responsibilities – Include, but are not limited to:
  • 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.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 
 
Requirements
  • 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 
 
How to Apply: please email a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, as well as an updated resume to sales@aderisenergy.com
 

Production Specialist

Aderis Energy, LLC

Cornelius, NC 
 
Overview - We're looking for a controls panel build specialist to support our light manufacturing needs for UL 508a industrial control panel assembly and wiring for Large Scale Solar PV, Battery Storage, and advanced plant control.
 
Salary Range - $45,000 - $60,000
 
Company Profile – Aderis Energy, LLC develops and delivers advanced energy resources integration solutions for the clean energy economy, including solar, energy storage, wind, EV chargers, and microgrids. Since its inception, Aderis has been dedicated to providing the highest quality service, developing innovative technology, and providing valuable feedback to ensure that future projects are developed to ensure high reliability, maximum generating yields, and low-cost long-term ownership.
 
Position Overview – In concert with our solutions fulfillment team, this position is responsible the assembly, wiring, QA/QC, and documentation of UL 508a industrial control panels based on electrical wiring and mechanical panel drawings.
 
Job Responsibilities – Include, but are not limited to:
  • Participate in weekly production planning meetings to align scheduling priorities.
  • Kit components and materials for approved project based on the specified bill of materials.
  • Mechanically assemble components and backplanes for inspection.
  • Wire control panels per electrical wiring diagrams using harnesses and manual connection materials.
  • Apply wiring and panel labeling per wiring diagrams and assembly drawings.
  • Point to point verify all wiring terminations and runs.
  • Apply test power for power supply adjustment and UPS, fuse, and bus verifications (24V DC & 120V AC)
  • Work with internal integrations engineer for networking and computer communications and power failure/recovery testing.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Required - Proficient communicator via phone, TXT, and email
  • Required - Creating technical documents using MS Office (or equivalent) software products.
  • Required – Electrical wiring experience and basic knowledge of electrical circuits
 
Requirements
  • 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
 
How to Apply: please email a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, as well as an updated resume to sales@aderisenergy.com
 

Project Manager

Affinity Energy

Full-time Exempt Charlotte, NC or Remote
Starting at $125,000+ (depending on experience) with bonus opportunities
 
Job Description:
Affinity Energy is looking for a Project Manager with experience managing complex automation and controls projects in a construction environment. This position will be dedicated to servicing their mission critical or renewable energy customers, including hospitals, data centers, military bases, industrial plants, utility-scale PV solar farms, and battery energy storage systems. 
 
Examples of their current projects: 
  • 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.
The Project Manager will work closely with their customers, team members, and the organization’s management to strategize, plan, implement, and execute the mission critical or renewable energy department’s diverse projects. Developing and managing the approved scope, budget, and schedule are of utmost importance to this position.  
 
Success in this role requires:
  • Project anticipation/planning
  • Clear and timely communication with all stakeholders
  • Detailed planner with proactive mindset
  • Strong leadership presence
 
Required Skills:
  • 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)  
 
Preferred Skills:
  • 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 
 
General Requirements:
  • 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 
 
If this sounds like an opportunity that you would be interested in, please submit an online application today as the hiring manager is actively conducting interviews! If you have any questions before applying, contact our HR Specialist at hr@affinityenergy.com
 
About Affinity Energy:
Affinity Energy is a control systems integrator that designs, develops, installs, and commissions SCADA and PLC solutions at mission critical facilities, such as data centers, hospitals, military bases, and utility-scale renewable energy power plants. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and efficient work environment by providing our employees with the necessary tools and resources to create a better way. Learn more at: www.affinityenergy.com
 
Benefits: 
  • 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  
 
General Notice:
  • Affinity Energy participates in E-Verify  
  • EOE, including disability/vets  
 
All things being equal, the most important factor in evaluating candidates is the ability to strongly align with our core values and work well within a team. Ultimately, we want to work with people who have professional goals, a strong desire to make an impact, and seek continuous improvement. 

Control System Programmer I or II 

Affinity Energy

Charlotte, NC Hybrid - 16 hours in the office each week 
Full-time, Salary starting at $70,000 
 
Job Description:
Affinity Energy is looking for a professional to fill an entry-level position (Level I) or a professional with 2 to 5 years of control systems experience to fill a control system programmer (Level II) position within our rapidly growing team. As a Control System Programmer I or II, you will have responsibility for executing both in-house and on-site tasks for our customers.
 
General Responsibilities include:
  • 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
 
In-house tasks can include:
  • Preparation of design submittals or system documentation
  • Development of data acquisition databases and OPC interfaces
  • Creation of HMI and SCADA Applications
  • PLC programming
 
On-Site tasks can include:
  • Installation and commissioning support
  • Assisting with customer training
  • Troubleshooting networks, instruments, and controls
 
As a member of our team, you will receive the following types of training:
  • 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
 
The following are examples of the types of customers and projects that you may get involved with:
  • 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
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and/or Control Programming or related field (Required)
  • General understanding of electrical theory and hardware
  • Working understanding of computer programming and logic
  • Applicants may be asked to provide examples of related professional and/or academic experience. 
 
Required Skills: 
  • 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.
 
General Requirements: 
  • 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
 
Plusses:
  • Networks including - serial, RS-485, Modbus/IP, and Ethernet
  • Electrical distribution systems experience
 
 
If this sounds like an opportunity that you would be interested in, please submit an online application today as the hiring manager is actively conducting interviews! If you have any questions before applying, contact our HR Specialist at hr@affinityenergy.com
 
  
About Affinity Energy:
Affinity Energy is a control systems integrator that designs, develops, installs, and commissions SCADA and PLC solutions at mission critical facilities, such as data centers, hospitals, military bases, and utility-scale renewable energy power plants. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and efficient work environment by providing our employees with the necessary tools and resources to create a better way. Learn more at: www.affinityenergy.com
 
Benefits: 
  • 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  
 
General Notice:
  • Affinity Energy participates in E-Verify  
  • EOE, including disability/vets  
 
All things being equal, the most important factor in evaluating candidates is the ability to strongly align with our core values and work well within a team. Ultimately, we want to work with people who have professional goals, a strong desire to make an impact, and seek continuous improvement. 
 

Post-Grad Assignments in Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure Research Area

EPRI

The EPRI Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure (TDI) Team would like to engage baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree candidates in annual contracts to support ongoing research, demonstration and deployments. The TDI research portfolio includes asset analytics, asset management, overhead and underground lines, substations, cyber security and information communication technology.

The EPRI program is open to candidates with US citizenship and residency. An annual contract will be put in place with an option to extend for a further year. The contracts include benefits and renumeration is dependent on qualification level. The duration of the employment is one year with a possible extension being offered at the end of the term. Candidates with engineering, science and analytics degrees are preferred.

EPRI research is addressing numerous industry issues including, wildfire detection and mitigation, aging of T&D assets, monitoring of T&D assets, undergrounding, resiliency, and electromagnetic threats to mention a few. More information can be obtained from www.epri.com.
 
The candidates will support the EPRI Team in performing research in several areas including:
  • Advanced data analytics to aid in the management of utility T&D infrastructure.
  • Development, testing and implementation of advanced monitoring technologies. This includes
  • mechanical, electronic and software testing and development.
  • High voltage testing
  • Asset forensics and failure analysis
  • Asset managementEngineering Co-Op Student (Summer 2022 - Raleigh, NC)
  • Corrosion management of aging assets.
  • Distribution Automation
  • Power System Protection and control
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) modeling and testing (U.S. citizenship required)
  • Cyber Security for Utility Power Systems
Depending on the area in which the candidates will perform research and the nature of the work, three work locations are possible (but there may be flexibility in location):
  1. Knoxville, TN
  2. Charlotte, NC
  3. Lenox, MA
 
Interested candidates can apply at the following links:
  1. Post-Baccalaureate Research Associate
  2. Post-Masters Research Associate

Questions can be forwarded to Elliott Holman (eholman@epri.com)
 

Administrative Assistant III

Advanced Energy

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.