Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join our Growth Management and Strategy (GMS) team. As part of our GMS team, Senior Technical Writers provide essential services for Energy Solutions' projects. They contribute to a wide range of documents in response to external client requests. Assignments may include creating original content, editing existing materials, or drafting documents.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Draft or edit original content for research papers, program reports, proposed regulations, position papers, articles for industry publications, blog posts, and other client-facing and public-facing work. 
Engage with complex regulatory and technical material and convey that in clear, comprehensible written communications.
Handle a variety of content, structural, and copy-editing duties across a range of reports, papers, and articles.
Provide strong leadership and client management skills when collaborating cross-departmentally on key reports and articles.
Help ensure consistent standards and voice throughout all reports, papers, and other deliverables by adhering to company and client editorial style guidelines and blending the disparate contributions of multiple authors into one cohesive voice.
Develop a strong understanding of Energy Solutions’ products and services. 
Collaborate cross-functionally to gather industry expertise, and information about services, projects, and business strategy, to inform written work and assist with editing, proofreading, document preparation and publication. 
Identify creative ways to visually convey information and collaborate with Creative Services team to develop meaningful graphics. 
Draft or edit content for RFP responses or other proposals to support Energy Solutions’ business development and project implementation. 
Build content libraries to support writing efforts. 
Assist with internal help requests from colleagues for inquiries about writing, grammar, citation, and Microsoft Word support.

Minimum qualifications:

A bachelor's degree preferably in science, engineering, philosophy, journalism, or another writing-focused discipline.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in civil engineering, energy, regulatory, or climate topics.
This is a senior role that requires a proven track record of managing the scope and direction of writing deliverables from start to finish.
Strong experience presenting complex technical information to a broad audience, including clients and leadership executives. Must be detail-oriented with ability to grasp and succinctly articulate technical information, as well as demonstrate the ability to write and edit for clarity and understanding.
Exceptional copyediting skills and familiarity with academic publishing standards for grammar, usage, citations, and punctuation.  
Strong experience with narrative structure development and content editing, particularly in coordination with multiple authors.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word required, including use of advanced formatting, templates, and citations.
Proficient in use of digital collaboration tools, specifically Microsoft 365 (Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with Slack, SharePoint, or Salesforce is a plus. 
Collaborative style, able to adapt to changing schedules and situations and collaborate with various partners including technical subject matter experts and other specialized staff. 
Strong work ethic, time management, and communication skills.  
Ability to function effectively both independently and within a team environment working with remote colleagues.  
A proven professional or personal commitment to the betterment of the environment and the reduction of GHGs is a strong plus. 
A writing sample and copyediting test will be required during the interview process

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of $92k - $125k/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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