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E Source is a dynamic research and advisory company that’s always looking for talented people. You’ll find our current job openings listed below. We strive to create a collaborative, creative, and energetic work environment where you can take pride in what you do. We balance our strong work ethic with great parties, casual work attire, flexible work schedules, Eco Passes for all, and a comprehensive benefits package. In addition, we’re committed to supporting the efficient and environmentally sound use of energy and other resources. (Learn how E Source is going green!)

E Source is thrilled to have been selected as one of the 2008 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado. We ranked 19th in the small- to medium-sized company category.

Open positions E SOURCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Research Analyst
Research Assistant
Research Associate

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Full time, regular (#500-10)

E Source is an independent research firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. We serve our customers—principally electric and gas utilities located throughout North America—with business intelligence and analysis on retail energy programs, technologies, customers, and markets.

E Source has an opening in its Boulder, Colorado, office for a research analyst who will gather, catalog, and analyze information about energy efficiency-programs and services and assist clients with greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories. This is a great opportunity to learn about the energy industry, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, load-management policy and programs, energy end-use technologies, environmental marketing, GHG inventories, and climate change regulation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct web-based research on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and load-management programs sponsored by electric utilities, gas utilities, and government agencies.
Create and maintain descriptions of programs in an existing Microsoft Access database.
Assist with developing GHG emissions inventories for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders program and corporate clients.
Compile and distribute daily energy price summary report.
Help respond to questions from our customers.
Assist colleagues with diverse research, interviewing, and writing tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, economics, environmental studies, or engineering.
Demonstrated interest in energy efficiency or environmental issues.
Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking capabilities and attention to accuracy.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested and feel you meet the requirements of this position, please download and complete an E Source application form and send it with a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample authored solely by you to jobs@esource.com with “Research Analyst (500-10)” in the subject line. You may also fax the information to 303-484-4279. E Source is an equal opportunity employer.

Full or part time, temporary (#500-21)

E Source information services provide member organizations with unbiased, independent analysis of retail energy markets, services, and technologies. E Source clients include electric and gas utilities and other energy service providers, large corporate and institutional energy users, government agencies, energy service companies, manufacturers, consultants, research institutions, and other organizations in nearly two dozen countries worldwide.

E Source has an opening in its Boulder, Colorado, office for a research assistant. The role of the research assistant is to conduct research, write articles and reports, and respond to customer questions about technologies that empower people to use energy more effectively. Such technologies include, but are not limited to, lighting, heating, air conditioning, motors, building-scale generation, renewables, and load management. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in:

Efficiently identifying information resources and conducting research
Communicating clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally
Thinking critically to distinguish between essential and peripheral information, and between fact and marketing fiction
Understanding energy markets and energy end-use technologies
Translating sometimes complex technical information into work products that are easy for a lay audience to understand

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to thought-provoking, high-quality content that delights and challenges E Source members and that meets E Source standards for completeness, accuracy, objectivity, and attention to detail
Work closely with your manager and others to scope and organize your deliverables
Demonstrate progress in gaining an understanding of our audience and in tailoring your draft materials to satisfy that audience
Begin developing subject-matter expertise in relevant fields
Develop or contribute to responses to Member Inquiries, providing complete and accurate information that generates a positive customer response
Complete specific tasks related to the planning and execution of high-quality member events
Collaborate effectively with colleagues

Qualifications

College enrollment or degree in engineering or physics or significant work experience evaluating, designing, or analyzing energy-consuming end-use equipment; graduate degree a plus
Strong research skills
Excellent writing skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills
Some public speaking experience
Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested and feel you meet the requirements of this position, please download and complete an E Source application form and send it with a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample authored solely by you to jobs@esource.com with “Research Assistant (500-21)” in the subject line. You may also fax the information to 303-484-4279. E Source is an equal opportunity employer.

Full time, regular (#500-23)

E Source information services provide member organizations with unbiased, independent analysis of retail energy markets, services, and technologies. E Source clients include electric and gas utilities and other energy service providers, large corporate and institutional energy users, government agencies, energy service companies, manufacturers, consultants, research institutions, and other organizations in nearly two dozen countries worldwide.

E Source has an opening in its Boulder, Colorado, office for a research associate. The role of the research associate is to conduct research, write articles and reports, and respond to customer questions about technologies that empower people to use energy more effectively. Such technologies include, but are not limited to, lighting, heating, air conditioning, motors, building-scale generation, renewables, and load management. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in:

Efficiently identifying information resources and conducting research
Communicating clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally
Thinking critically to distinguish between essential and peripheral information, and between fact and marketing fiction
Understanding energy markets and energy end-use technologies
Translating sometimes complex technical information into work products that are easy for a lay audience to understand

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to or create thought-provoking, high-quality content that delights and challenges E Source members and that meets E Source standards for completeness, accuracy, objectivity, and attention to detail
Work closely with your manager and others to scope and organize your deliverables
Demonstrate progress in gaining an understanding of our audience and in tailoring your draft materials to satisfy that audience
Begin developing subject-matter expertise in relevant fields
Develop or contribute to responses to Member Inquiries, providing complete and accurate information that generates a positive customer response
Complete specific tasks related to the planning and execution of high-quality member events
Review content drafted by peers and provide recommendations that improve its quality, under the guidance of more senior staff
Successfully manage one or more ongoing projects, such as writing or editing a newsletter
Collaborate effectively with colleagues

Qualifications

College degree in engineering or physics or significant work experience evaluating, designing, or analyzing energy-consuming end-use equipment; graduate degree a plus
Strong research skills, including ability to use the Internet to conduct research
Excellent writing skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills
Some public speaking experience
Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested and feel you meet the requirements of this position, please download and complete an E Source application form and send it with a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample authored solely by you to jobs@esource.com with “Research Associate (500-23)” in the subject line. You may also fax the information to 303-484-4279. E Source is an equal opportunity employer.

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