Careers | Power TakeOff

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We leverage data and software to provide innovative, virtual energy efficiency solutions to utilities and their business customers; for people and the planet.

Impactful in our
work.

At Power TakeOff, we strive to change the utility industry and fight climate change in our daily work. Finding effective, unique approaches to promoting energy efficiency to businesses across the U.S. and Canada.

Supportive in our practice.

Supporting one another, collaborative problem solving, and kindness are core components of the virtual workspace we create at Power TakeOff.

Innovative in our
industry.

From fighting the climate crisis, to saving money and energy for schools, small businesses and public institutions- we aim to make a difference for people and the planet through our software and services.

A virtual workplace committed to connection.

A dedication to putting employees first.

At Power TakeOff, we take pride in being among the top 2% of employers for paid time off. New employees start with 41 days of paid time off, and increase to 46 days off after the first year. We believe that in order for us to do great work together, we have to take care of ourselves outside of work. From the moment you start with Power TakeOff, employees receive:

Paid Wellbeing Days

Employee mental health matters. We provide 7 days of wellbeing time to employees to promote wellness.

3+ Weeks of Paid Vacation

When you start at Power TakeOff, you receive 15 vacation days. After your first year, that number increases to 20.

All-Company Winter Break

We take a paid, all-company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.

Summer “Friyays”

From June through August, we take each 2nd and 4th Friday off. More long weekends for adventure.

Sabbaticals

Every 5 years, we give our long term employees an extra 10 days off to use on an extended paid break. Every 5 year period, that paid break grows.

Volunteer Days

We value giving back to our communities. Each employee receives paid volunteer time, and each office organizes group activities.

Parental Leave

We support parents. This includes paid leave to parents as well as flexible return to work arrangements.

Retirement Plan

We invest in our employees with company matching to SIMPLE IRA (U.S.) and GRSP (Canada) retirement plan participants.

Student Loan Assistance

We support recent graduates. Employees with student loans qualify for monthly assistance.

Work From Home Perks

Employees receive support for working remotely, including a monthly internet stipend and office equipment reimbursement.

Health Insurance

Health insurance plans include medical, vision and dental, as well as company matching contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Professional Development

Power TakeOff supports employees deepening their knowledge through courses, certifications and attending conferences.

Every day that we are having conversations, eliminating excessive energy usage, and advocating for and educating people on the concept of energy efficiency and sustainable practices, we are making a difference. Every kWh, every dollar, I can help the district save, can go back into the classroom for the education of our young people.

Malinda ThreadgillAccount Manager and Program Consultant

I have never been part of a company that values it's people so much both as individuals and as part of the team. If you are looking for a place to work that offers interesting problems to solve along with the wonderful feeling that you are making a real impact on the world around you - then look no further than Power TakeOff!

Mike CallahanLead M&V Developer

I love working here because of the ability to work from home, have flexible working hours and a stress-free environment.

Shivangi MistryQA Analyst

I love the company culture! Everyone is so fun and enjoyable to work with, which is especially unique in a remote work environment.

Emma LaubTeam Lead

There is something really powerful to be said about work that makes a direct impact on the climate, while having a company culture that encourages us to put our wellbeing first too. The generous time off allows us to truly recharge, and then come back to a workplace on the front lines of climate work. On top of that, the people here inspire me every day.

Lauren GoldfarbManager of Marketing & Communications

At Power TakeOff, you not only earn a good salary, but you are earning good karma by eliminating excessive energy usage.

Dhruv RathodSenior Front-End Dev Lead

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Energy Advisor

Apply following the instructions on the application page.

Position Summary:

Energy Advisors are vital to the success of the Virtual Commissioning Program, designed and implemented by Power TakeOff. The primary role of the Energy Advisor position is to analyze interval (60, 30, and 15-minute) smart meter electricity data, building information, and prospective business customer account information to identify low and no-cost operational energy savings opportunities.

Once an opportunity is identified, you will engage the utility-partner customers through email and phone calls to provide recommendations and necessary remote support for the participants to implement energy saving actions. After the participant has implemented the recommended changes, you will monitor their smart meter data and work with our internal Measurement and Verification team to confirm the immediate and continuation of savings.

The Ideal Candidate is a new graduate or someone with little to no work experience in this field, is motivated by impact, seeking technical experience, and looking to get their foot in the door to the sustainability and energy efficiency industry! Additionally, the most successful team members are:

Problem solvers who love collaborating and problem solving with customers
Team Oriented because they collaborate with others, improve through feedback, and work toward a common goal
Flexible in that they are ready and able to change direction and willing to adapt their approach to different customer needs
Outgoing and enjoys going above and beyond for customers
Organized through reliable and consistent organization and time management practices
Persistent in their work style and determined to overcome barriers
Invested in making a positive environmental impact
Lifelong learners excited to soak up knowledge and put it to practice
Transparent because they speak clearly, openly, and honestly with a goal to improve their own and their teammates’ performance
Goal-oriented and interested in working a strategy towards defined, achievable goals
Patient with the time it takes to see results

Hard and soft skills learned and developed in this role that can benefit you in your time here and in the future:

Soft Skills: Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-solving, Persuasion, Mentorship and teaching other adults, Progression from learning, advising, mentoring, and coaching, Communication, Receiving and providing feedback, Peer collaboration
Hard Skills: Pipeline Management, Cold Outreach, Industry Knowledge, Understanding of Building Energy Systems, Energy Saving Measures, Data Analysis, Possible eligibility to participate in certifications like the LEED Green Associate

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Comfortable engaging and talking with prospective participants via cold calls, emails, and meetings
Interest in working with prospective businesses to collaboratively problem solve and implement energy saving actions
Ability to work in a team environment, offering support and willingness to receive and provide feedback to achieve shared goals
Ability to use/learn CRM systems (Salesforce, Outreach.io) to effectively organize, and manage a customer engagement pipeline
Interest and comfort with cold outreach to prospective energy efficiency program participants
Ability to notetake and maintain organized internal records
Interest in analysis and data interpretation to identify & solve problems
Quality personal references that speak to your work ethic
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Higher Education degree

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: Starting $48,000 with advancement up to $75,000

Medical Insurance including vision and dental
Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k retirement plans with company matching
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible 12 months after employment)
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st
Summer “Friyays”, from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off

Energy Advisor - Virtual Strategic Energy Management Program

Power TakeOff is seeking an Energy Advisor – Virtual Strategic Energy Management (vSEM) Coach to work with small and medium commercial customers across the US to inspire change and create a culture of energy management.

Apply following the instructions on the application page.

Position Summary:

The vSEM coach is responsible for implementing energy efficiency projects, leading workshops, and designing and implementing a participating customer’s employee engagement activities for participating utility customers. In this role, the vSEM coach will analyze interval (60, 30, and 15-minute) smart meter electricity data, building information, virtual energy management assessments, identify drivers of energy consumption at participating facilities, and lead conversations and workshops for participants to help them reduce energy consumption and develop an organizational awareness of energy efficiency as a strategic company objective.

Responsibilities specific to the SEM Coach:

The primary role of the vSEM coach is to implement a holistic approach to managing energy in order to continuously improve energy performance, achieving persistent energy and cost savings over the long term. The Coach focuses on business practices that impact every person at the participant’s business including organizational culture to reduce unnecessary energy usage and introduce improved behavioral and operational changes. In addition to data analysis, strategy development, and the identification of low-cost energy savings opportunities, the Coach is responsible for the outreach and engagement to prospective business customers.

The Coach is specifically responsible for:

Customer Commitment

Gaining customer commitment by setting, framing, and communicating longer-term energy management objectives and goals.
Ensuing that the participant has secured resources to be successful.

Planning and Implementation

Assessing and formally scoring current energy management practices
Developing a breakdown of costs and energy uses across the participant’s site.
Establishing site-specific measurable goals for energy improvement.
Describing the prioritized and timeline actions that must be implemented to reap the benefits for the participant including operations and maintenance, awareness and behavioral efforts, procurement of energy efficiency equipment.
Engaging with participant’s employees about the energy impacts of their activities, creating empowering actions within each work area and working with participants to encourage ideas that benefit and impact the customer.
Working with participants to improve their business processes and ensure that operational changes persist through these new practices and processes.
Regularly reviewing energy performance by comparing goals, metrics, and interval data.
Ensuring timely implementation of project milestones for utility programs including:
Conducting Energy Management Assessments and Action Plans
Drafting monthly progress reports and year-end reports
Leading webinars and delivering online SEM curriculum in a dynamic and engaging way in both group settings and one-on-one
Acting as facilitator, trainer and relationship builder

Working closely with energy teams and individuals to:

Inspire culture change
Help identify energy efficiency measures
Engage and empower employees
Keep participants involved and accountable for actions leading to energy savings
Coach companies through incorporating Strategic Energy Management principles into their business practices

Measurement and Reporting

Regularly working with the embedded measurement and verification team to understand energy use
Collecting and reviewing performance metrics to track progress over time.
Continuously analyzing energy data
Reporting and communicating the results, prioritization of projects, and achievements with participant, utility, and internal stakeholders

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Utility, buildings, and, energy efficiency experience
Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
Facilitation skills for small and large groups
Energy management knowledge (CEM or equivalent)
Knowledge of facility systems and equipment
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Strong soft skills with ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
Active listening and persuasive speaking
Adult learning best practices
Able to lead large group presentations
Experience facilitating adult learning
Hands on experience with energy management in commercial settings
Background in construction, HVAC, mechanical, or buildings
3 years experience coaching in an energy advisory or SEM role (preferred)
2 years of team management experience (preferred)

Location & Travel:

This is a remote position and a fully remote company
Power TakeOff does have ties to Denver, Colorado, and Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, with a number of employees based in those markets
Travel not required, but Power TakeOff does have events on occasion and pays for travel and accommodations for them

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: Starting $70,000 with advancement up to $100,000

Medical Insurance including vision and dental
Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k retirement plans with company matching
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible 12 months after employment)
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st
Summer “Friyays”, from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off!

Senior Manager, Programs and Utilities

If you’re a seasoned leader capable of making an immediate impact and steering our energy efficiency programs to new heights, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Your adeptness at team management, coupled with your utility industry acumen, will be the catalyst in driving our mission forward.

Apply following the instructions on the application page.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Manager to spearhead the immediate leadership of Power TakeOff’s Energy Efficiency programs with an emphasis on team management, team development, and utility client management. In this role, you will oversee the management of the client relationships and delivery team results of our current Virtual Commissioning® (VCx®) and Virtual Strategic Energy Management (vSEM™) portfolio (and additional services as they are launched) ensuring seamless execution and exceptional results. Your ability to lead without extensive training is paramount, as you guide our team, nurture client relationships, and drive operational excellence.

The Senior Manager will oversee all facets, of EE program implementation, including result delivery and tracking, personnel growth, utility partnerships, and collaboration with the Program Operations team to optimize processes. Your proficiency in team management and development will be central to your success, as you take charge of the VCx program portfolio’s performance. Your aptitude for immediate impact will extend to identifying staffing needs, refining organizational strategies, and facilitating effective communication and training.

Responsibilities

Team Management and Delivery

Team Building: Organize team-building activities and initiatives that promote cross-functional collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing. Foster an environment where continuous learning is embedded in the team culture.
Team Leading: Lead and cultivate a team of utility program managers, team leads, and energy advisors, entrusted with program delivery, expansion, and risk mitigation.
Play a consultative role with the internal program operations team in enhancing tools, templates, and procedures to bolster consistent, high-quality work, and a commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.
Work with the Program Management team to strategically forecast staffing requirements and energy savings targets, ensuring client centered execution.
Champion effective teams that mirror the overarching company culture, values, and strategy, all while encouraging alignment.
Implement strategies, including the sharing of lessons learned, across the organization to support the continued learning and development of our team, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration.

Utility & Partner Account Management

Your direct management of Program Managers, responsible for key utility and prime partner relationships, will be pivotal. It is expected that you will dedicate time to learning about the utility and partner goals and internalizing those findings in order to understand the big picture to see decisions from their perspective and ensure that we are serving the outcomes they are seeking.
Uphold client satisfaction, contract deliverables, program objectives, performance metrics, and staff productivity for an array of program offerings. Infuse your team with the ability to foster robust, management-level client relationships while maintaining oversight.
Exercise your knack for identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships, while shaping scopes for prospective clients. Channel your focus towards client growth, satisfaction, and the enhancement of ongoing collaborations.
Contribute substantively to scope renewals, negotiations, and the formulation of new program contracts and deliverables.

Skills and Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of successful team management experience, showcasing your immediate impact capabilities.
Required: Over 5 years of recent utility industry experience, enhancing your proficiency in utility client management.
Proven track record in steering commercial energy efficiency program implementations, underscoring your dynamic leadership.
Experience in nurturing, expanding, and motivating teams within a fast-paced environment.
Established network and notable involvement within the industry.
Exceptional communication skills encompassing writing, speaking, and facilitation of meetings.
Demonstrated analytical acumen and adeptness in problem-solving.
Solutions-oriented mindset with the capacity to oversee multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, accuracy, and budget requirements.
Positive, action-driven attitude showcasing initiative and creativity.
A customer-centric focus and prowess in relationship building.
Collaborative approach spanning all organizational levels, reflecting strong team-player attributes.
Proficiency in Salesforce and other CRM tools.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: Depending on skills and experience, $125,000

Medical Insurance including vision and dental
Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k retirement plans with company matching
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible 12 months after employment)
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st
Summer “Friyays”, from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off

Software Engineer (Front End Web Application - Angular)

*We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Preference will be given to candidates residing in and having valid work authorization in Canada. Apply following the instructions on the application page.

Position Summary:

Power TakeOff is a growing software and energy services company focused on helping businesses in North America of any size or industry with their energy management needs. We capture, store, and analyze vast amounts of energy consumption data produced by buildings and simplify it into actionable energy saving solutions.

We are in the midst of developing a replacement web application using modern architecture principles and technologies. We are seeking a Front-End Web Application Developer with experience in designing and developing high-performing and high-quality front-end solutions using the Angular framework. In this role, you will complement our existing team of developers with this exciting project of transitioning our software towards modern architecture principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

Receive, interpret, and discuss UI requirements
Create working prototypes as needed to demonstrate and refine the design
Translate UI designs into well-organized and structured implementation.
Develop responsive web pages using modern front-end technologies
Interface with REST APIs
Optimize web pages for speed and sustainability
Test and deliver UI capabilities
Bring forth innovative ideas, approaches, technologies, and best practices

Experience:

Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent
3 to 5 years of real word experience with a modern JavaScript framework (Angular, React, …)
Clear communications skills, with ability to discuss and recommend design concepts clearly and efficiently
Ability to analyze UI/UX requirements to determine feasibility of design
Knowledge and experience with responsive design techniques
Experience with Angular or React and Bootstrap for a Java based web-app
Experience with HTML5, CSS, Typescript, and JavaScript
Experience with XML, JSON, Unit testing
Experience with algorithms and data structures

Nice to have:

Experience with AmCharts, D3 Charts, HiFi Charts, and/or Keen-Theme
Experience with Angular, REST API, NgRX and RxJS
Experience with Jenkins, Docker, Bit-Bucket, Source-Tree, Jasmine, Karma, JIRA, Git, MySQL

Benefits:

Salary Range: Depending on skills and experience, $80,000-$95,000

Manulife dental, vision, health, disability, life insurance benefits
+$1,000 Health Care Spending Account benefit
Summer “Friyays”, from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off!
Group RRSP with company match (starting at 3% and increasing to 5%)
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible after 12 months of employment)
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st

Intermediate Quality Assurance Analyst (Web Application)

Position Summary:

At Power TakeOff, we are currently re-developing our Angular web application to comply with modern architecture and design patterns, and to provide a richer and exciting new user experience. Within our testing processes, we strive for test automation wherever possible. With this project, you will focus on front-end testing, and will assist with designing, implementing, and running manual and automated test suites, test case, and software quality reporting.

Responsibilities

Write and maintain test scripts and cases within a Test Driven Design methodology
Work lock-step with other QA Analyst and developers to ensure that the implementation is meeting the test objectives.
Have a strong inclination and experience towards test automation
Be responsible for integration, regression, and performance testing
Characterize and report on software defects, tracking through to final resolution
Bring forth new ideas, approaches, technologies, and best practices

Experience:

Clear communications skills, with ability to discuss and recommend QA concepts clearly and efficiently.
Familiarity with modern QA automation and best practices.
Experience with UI test tools such as Cypress.io
Experience with Java Script for front-end test automation.
Experience with Jira
Experience with performance, capacity, and security testing.
5+ years experience in a QA role
Experience with modern web applications and related technologies

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: Depending on skills and experience, $70,000-$85,000

Manulife dental, vision, health, disability, life insurance benefits
+$1,000 Health Care Spending Account benefit
Summer “Friyays”, from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off!
Group RRSP with company match (starting at 3% and increasing to 5%)
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible after 12 months of employment)
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st

Intermediate Software Developer (Back End - Java)

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Intermediate Software Developer with experience in designing and developing high-performing and highly reliable enterprise-grade solutions, with emphasis on back-end development. In this role, you will compliment a small team of developers with the exciting project of extending and enhancing our next generation of software offerings.

Responsibilities

Practice the basic principles of modern architecture
Solicit/Discuss software requirements
Produce design, functional block, workflow, and data model diagrams
Prototype concepts as needed, proving and demonstrating capabilities
Develop, test, deliver software modules with little to no defects.
Characterize, diagnose, fix, and retest software as needed.

Experience:

Experience with multi-tenant cloud-based solutions
Experience with micro-service architecture
Familiarity with modern architecture principles
Experience designing for security, performance, and scalability
5+ years of experience in developing web applications
3+ years experience with Java and Linux
Ability to analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
Clear communications skills, with ability to discuss and recommend architect and design concepts clearly and efficiently

Benefits:

Salary Range: Depending on skills and experience, $80,000-$95,000

Manulife dental, vision, health, disability, life insurance benefits
+$1,000 Health Care Spending Account benefit
Summer “Friyays”, from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off!
Group RRSP with company match (starting at 3% and increasing to 5%)
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible after 12 months of employment)
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st

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A dedication to putting employees first.

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