Driven By Impact: Climate Learning Opportunities

Driven By Impact 🌱

Edition 60: June 13, 2024

Turning Your Networking into Opportunities

​Earlier this week, Natalie Lavery, Marketing Lead at Climate People, hosted an in-depth workshop on positioning yourself in the climate job market. 

Many roles are never posted publicly but rather filled through networking.

​Natalie guides you through a proven 3-step process to access this 'hidden' job market. The process starts with defining your search and identifying key climate solutions, then moves on to mapping out potential companies and, finally, establishing your presence and expanding your network.

​This hour-long session provides practical, concrete steps and equips you with the confidence and tools required for a networking-centric job search.

🌎 WHAT: Kickstarting your Climate Job Search
🗓️ WHEN: 6/18 @ 12 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/breaking-into-climate-june-24
👤 WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: Weekly Climate Job Seeker LinkedIn Live Q&A
🗓️ WHEN: 6/20 @ 3 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://bit.ly/LIL-June20
👤 WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: Climate Career Boot Camp: 201-Level Workshop
🗓️ WHEN: 6/26 @ 11 am EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/ClimateBootcamp201
👤 WHO: Job Seekers

→ Climate People is hosting its first climate job crash course at the end of June! Our 4-hour intensive BootCamp will help you take your job search to the next level - with resources, templates, actionable advice, and more. Learn more here.

→ Earlier today, Brendan and Natalie went live for a Q&A session. We covered resumes, engineering roles, how to display generalist experience, and more. Check it out!

→ Missed last week’s edition? It was a jam-packed one! Check it out here.

→ Interested in the intersection of climate change and AI? Climate Change AI is hosting a summer school on the topic. Learn more here!

→ Are you a generalist looking to make a career transition? This LinkedIn post outlines how being a generalist can be a career booster. Check it out!

→ Are you a technologist looking to position yourself in climate? Terra.do is hosting a 36-hour hackathon! Learn more here.

NET METERING

Net metering is a billing arrangement that allows utility companies to credit customers for the excess electricity they generate from renewable sources like solar panels. This system tracks the electricity consumed from the grid and the surplus produced, enabling homeowners to earn credits on their electricity bills, making renewable energy systems more economically viable and accessible. Learn more about net metering policies in your state on the DSIRE website.

🪴 COMPUTATIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
➵ We are partnering with a company focused on accelerating the transition to a decarbonized grid by providing software solutions to electric grid operators, utilities, and renewable energy project developers. They seek a motivated software engineer to build cloud software that facilitates deploying renewable energy projects. Key responsibilities include translating manual grid study processes into efficient code, deploying large-scale compute code on cloud infrastructure, and collaborating with the team to define product requirements. Proficiency in Python is required, and knowledge of C++, power systems, and cloud environments like AWS is advantageous. A BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE/ECE/CS and relevant software engineering experience are preferred.

🪴 CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST II
➵ Our client, an advisory firm, seeks a technical expert to lead the creation of analyses and value propositions for securing government funding in the semiconductor, material science, clean tech, industrial, and energy sectors. In this high-exposure role, you'll work with C-Suite executives, stay updated on government programs, manage grant applications, and develop technical materials. Requirements include a Bachelor's or higher in a hard science or engineering degree, strong analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the relevant sectors is a plus.

🪴 JUNIOR DATA ENGINEER
➵ We are seeking a junior Data Engineer to join a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to a reliable, decarbonized grid. In this role, you will take ownership of complex projects, working to enhance software solutions for electric grid operators, utilities, and renewable energy developers. Key responsibilities include architecting and deploying data pipelines, processing and analyzing data, and developing intuitive dashboards. Ideal candidates will have strong Python coding skills, experience with cloud-native ETL data pipelines, expertise in cloud-based relational databases, and a passion for using analytical problem-solving skills to drive impactful change in the renewable energy sector.

That's all for this edition! Thanks for doing your part in mobilizing a workforce transition to work on climate!