Job Description
Position: Project Assistant
Salary Range: Based on Experience
Location: Urbana, IL 61820
Job Type: Full or Part-Time
Description:
SC-B is seeking an individual with a background or knowledge in renewable energy related systems and technologies to work within the SC-B Energy team on multiple energy-related projects and programs. The individual will be responsible for tasks throughout the life of the project beginning with preliminary research through final delivery by supporting tasks associated with the project, including communication with stakeholders, facilitating meetings, conducting research, as well as developing documents and reports.
Energy-related projects or programs may include demand reduction, resilience, energy efficiency and decarbonization at the facility and district level during the design, building or renovation process.
This position requires a proactive, organized individual with strong technical research and writing skills that can collaborate with team members, as well as strategic partners to successfully complete projects for our clients. Projects will require a practical and creative person to identify and develop innovative solutions for our clients.
Potential project subject matter areas: electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; high-performing or green buildings; air quality; geothermal; or energy procurement.
Company Overview:
SC-B Consulting is a solutions-driven architecture, engineering, technology, and management firm, headquartered in Urbana, IL. We are a group of interdisciplinary professionals who strive to create tailor-made and innovative solutions through adapting proven methodologies to todays technological challenges and engineering issues.
SC-B has over 30 years of experience in the practice of architecture & engineering, technology, and management. We serve a diverse client base, private and public, large and small, across the country. Our customers include Federal, State, and local government organizations; universities; and private business.
General Requirements:
- Required: U.S. Citizenship
- Must pass background check
- Must have good oral and written communication skills
- Some travel may be required
- Degree in Architecture (B.A or M.Arch) or Engineering (B.A. or Masters) is preferred but not required
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
- Assist with project planning.
- Schedule meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
- Lead or participate in project meetings, in-progress reviews, and out briefings.
- Assist with managing multiple priorities and projects, meeting deadlines.
- Assist with creating, updating and distributing project/client files and generating schedules and reports.
- Document control and organization.
- Tracks project budgets.
- Assists with client and stakeholder communications.
- Supports change order management, estimates and quality control.
- Conduct research on best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements in sustainability
- Proactively seek and provide ideas to address technical issues
- Create and maintain Process Flow and Standard Operating Procedures
- Research, review, and comprehend building code requirements, material specifications, performance requirements, and test standards
- Research and collate supporting documentation for project reports.
Qualifications:
- Communication skills Ability to communicate, verbally and written, effectively with the client, stakeholders and different internal departments on project progress and status.
- Time management skills maximize productivity of your team while minimizing distractions through prioritization and team leadership.
- Organizational ability Assist the team to success through detailed documentation and organization.
- Problem-Solving find, define, research, analyze, and solve problems proactively
- Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Helpful experience:
- Monitor, analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy consumption data.
- Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.i.e perform analysis and provide recommendations
- Direct the work of contractors or staff in the implementation of energy management projects.
- Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems/technologies, their design, and application; energy production, its use, and conservation.
- Prepare project research reports and other project documentation, such as progress and field reports. Can assist with preparation and formatting of these reports for publication.
- Perform marketing activities to promote our company services.
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelors degree minimum
- 1+ years experience minimum
- Technical Report writing experience
Technology Platforms / Tools and Languages:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project) is required
- Energy modeling with EnergyPlus or similar is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling software is preferred but not required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
- Hourly pay
- Retention bonus
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Urbana, IL 61801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Urbana, IL 61801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Urbana, IL 61801