Energy Program Associate
$50k - $62k
Mid
Associate's
Tempe, AZ, USA
In PersonIn-person in the Phoenix, Arizona office.
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- An Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience processing energy-efficiency incentives or working with energy-efficiency programs, preferably focused on commercial incentives, or commensurate experience.
- Moderate Excel proficiency, including comfort with basic formulas and lookups.
- Ability to comprehend technical material, including product specifications and designs, or equivalent technical proficiency sufficient to collaborate with internal and external engineers and technical reviewers.
- Experience collaborating across multiple internal teams and with external stakeholders, including customer interaction.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize, often with minimal supervision.
- Ability to approach difficult or complex situations constructively, voice relevant concerns or ideas thoughtfully, and proactively craft solutions.
- Willingness to shift between high-volume data entry and document management and complex problem solving depending on project volume and team needs.
- A valid, insurable driver's license.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
- Research utility and government incentive and grant programs for electric vehicle chargers and commercial lighting, and provide funding estimates using program tools and information.
- Assist the Sales team in researching and scoping electric-vehicle charger and commercial-lighting incentives, rebates, and grants, and understand program policies and procedures in new territories.
- Work with the Sales team to verify that proposed equipment qualifies under program requirements.
- Prepare and submit incentive, rebate, and grant application documents for projects, and coordinate the full program lifecycle through payment.
- Compile application materials, Excel-based energy-savings and incentive calculators, and supporting documentation using project information to prepare submissions.
- Facilitate engineering reviews with energy program staff and respond to requests for information.
- Analyze bills of material, change orders, and technical project documentation to update programs on changes in scope and product specifications.
- Coordinate required site inspections with Sales and Project Management teams.
- Track project statuses accurately within the project management platform.
- Coordinate with Sales and Project Management teams, customer stakeholders, and energy program contacts to move applications forward.
- Monitor energy program communications and respond promptly to requests for additional project information.
- Track and update program changes in the internal database as assigned.
- Prepare project invoices and final documentation for programs upon project completion.
- Work with the Accounting team to forecast and track program payments.
- Assist with ongoing grant reporting as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with electric-vehicle chargers, commercial lighting, or other commercial energy-efficiency technologies.
About the company
Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC) provides custom LED lighting solutions designed to optimize energy use in complex environments such as warehouses, factories, retail spaces, and building exteriors. Energy engineers assess each site and apply modern LED technology through a structured design process to create lighting systems that lower energy consumption and reduce operating costs over the long term. The company works with large corporations (e.g., Costco, Sysco) and thousands of smaller clients, delivering measurable savings—over $100 million across more than 7,000 projects. PEC differentiates itself with its engineering-led, site-specific approach and a proven track record of substantial energy-cost reductions. The goal is to help businesses run more efficiently, save money, and improve the workplace experience while using lighting more effectively.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PEC reported a 53.42% call-to-connect lift and 60.75% more prospecting activity in 2026.
- Its website says PEC delivered $100M+ savings across 7,000+ projects, strengthening credibility.
- PEC kept winning recognition in 2026, including recurring Lighthouse awards and Inc. coverage.
What critics are saying
- BDR Manager hiring in Chicago signals pipeline pressure and heavier sales overhead in 2026.
- ZoomInfo dependence shows prospecting inefficiency; the 53.42% lift implies weak outbound before.
- Lighting retrofits commoditize fast; incumbent contractors and OEMs can compress PEC margins.
What makes Pacific Energy Concepts unique
- PEC bundles LED lighting, advanced controls, smart motors, and energy monitoring for C&I sites.
- Its work spans warehouses, factories, retail, exteriors, and utility incentive programs.
- PEC uses engineering-led, customer-facing field teams instead of commodity lighting sales.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Gym Membership