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*JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Senior International Fellow** *Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Arlington, Virginia, USA The Pew Center on Global Climate Change seeks a highly qualified and committed individual to work with the International team on policy analysis and outreach. *Starting Date:* July *Responsibilities Include:* - Research and analyze international climate policy issues - Monitor international and national (outside the U.S.) climate policy developments - Establish and maintain relations with representatives of governments, institutions, and stakeholders engaged in international climate policy - Work on oversight and editing of Pew Center reports - Coordinate planning and logistics for workshops, briefings, and other events - Conduct outreach at international climate negotiations and other meetings and conferences - Assist with administrative tasks as needed *Qualifications:* - Advanced degree in environmental policy, international relations, energy/resources or related field - Strong analytical, quantitative, writing, and editing skills - Interdisciplinary understanding of the climate change issue (technology, politics, economics) - Background in international climate negotiations and policy - Expertise on energy and climate policy in China and other developing countries a strong plus - Attention to detail - Willingness to pitch in at all levels - Willingness to travel - English fluency; other languages a strong plus *Compensation:* Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. * * *Status:* Full-time, regular, exempt *Application Deadline:* June 6 *About the Pew Center on Global Climate Change:** *The Pew Center is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization established in 1998 o provide credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. The Center strives to inform the debate by publishing reports in the areas of domestic and international policy, economics, environmental impacts, and practical solutions relating to climate change. To facilitate dialogue among business, government, and non-governmental organizations, the Center hosts conferences and workshops on climate-relevant topics. Pew Center staff participate in meetings on international climate change issues, including the ongoing negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Center's Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC), comprised of major companies in diverse sectors with combined annual revenues in excess of $2.8 trillion and more than 3.8 million employees worldwide, demonstrates leadership in addressing the challenge of global climate change by assessing opportunities for emissions reductions, establishing and meeting emissions reduction objectives, and investing in new, more efficient products, practices and technologies. For more information about the Pew Center visit www.pewclimate.org. For more information about the Pew Center visit www.pewclimate.org . *Send resume and cover letter to:** *Human Resources Office Attn: Senior International Fellow Pew Center on Global Climate Change 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 550 Arlington, VA 22201 Fax: 703-8141-1422 Email: hr@pewclimate.org

Concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, along with other long-term constraints on
conventional energy supply options, are driving an unprecedented increase in the
demand for energy efficiency and renewable energy, and in turn, the professionals
that are needed to ensure their promise is fulfilled. Itron Inc. is the global
leader in energy metering and related meter data analysis software, and Itron's
Consulting and Analysis (C&A) group is at the forefront of energy efficiency and
renewable energy resource planning, program evaluation, and policy analysis,
providing a wide range of consulting services to stakeholders in the energy industry
(including utilities, regulators, and state agencies) in the U.S. and abroad. Over
the last three decades, Itron's C&A group has earned the position as one of the
nation's top providers of energy analysis services and is the industry leader in
California, the nation's most dynamic market for environmentally-preferred energy
resources.

Itron's C&A group is currently seeking junior and senior level energy consultants,
analysts, and engineers to complement the diverse staff in our Oakland office.
Selected opportunities are also available in San Diego, and Vancouver, WA. The
ideal candidate will be a self-driven, detail-oriented person who learns quickly and
is able to work either independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

All positions require strong written and verbal communication skills, strong
analytical skills, and an aptitude for data analysis and research. If you thrive in
a highly analytical environment where you learn something new everyday, then you are
a candidate to work in Itron's C&A group.

Primary responsibilities for energy consultants and analysts include:

§ collecting and analyzing data to support comprehensive evaluations of
energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies, including statistical
modeling

§ assessing existing and emerging energy technologies

§ tracking current developments in energy policy at the national and state
level

§ serving as the primary point of contact for multiple customers

§ managing detailed and complex projects

§ writing project reports and proposals

§ presenting papers at conferences

Primary responsibilities for energy engineers include:

§ providing engineering and analytical support, including building energy
end-use simulations and analyses

§ conducting site visits

§ developing monitoring plans

§ documenting and commissioning monitoring systems

§ validating monitored data and performing engineering data analysis and
interpretation

Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software including
Word and Excel and possess research and communication skills. Applicants with work
experience or experience using SAS, Access, or SQL are a plus. An advanced degree
and/or experience in the energy industry are desirable, but not required.

For junior analyst positions, a Bachelor Degree in Economics, Math, Computer
Science, Engineering, Statistics, Environmental Science, or an energy-related or
interdisciplinary field is required. Experience with quantitative data analysis and
familiarity with energy efficiency/renewable technologies and policies is very
desirable.

For senior analyst or consultant positions, an advanced degree in Economics,
Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or an
energy-related or interdisciplinary field is required. Experience with energy or
climate policy analysis; utility energy efficiency programs;
renewable/self-generation programs; building energy analysis; and/or energy markets
is very desirable.

For engineering positions, a B.S. in Mechanical / Electrical / Environmental
Engineering or Physics is required and an advanced engineering degree, E.I.T., or
P.E. license is preferred. Experience with the industrial and commercial sectors;
utility energy efficiency programs; renewable/self-generation equipment and
programs; building equipment and systems; building energy end-use assessment; and
building energy use simulation software and algorithms (e.g., eQUEST/DOE2.2) is very
desirable.

Applications should be submitted online at: http://sh.webhire.com/public/288/ (search "energy").

Ausra, Inc. is developing large-scale solar thermal power plants that will provide
electricity at market-competitive prices without carbon emissions. Our business plan
includes the installation of 1-2 GW per year of our unique Compact Linear Fresnel
Reflector CLFR) solar thermal electric technology. If you like a fast-paced,
high-growth start-up environment, with talented people dedicated to building a great
business that makes a difference, then you should consider Ausra.

Responsibilities:
* Analyze research concepts for performance, costs and risks
* Develop new ideas with a rigorous design, analysis and testing methodology
* Drive a holistic view of product design, spanning procurement, engineering,
manufacturing and field construction
* Conceive and execute testing programs to measure and understand physical
phenomena in critical components and systems
* Mentor and assist others with their experimental designs and computational
analyses
* Contribute to a wide array of research projects spanning multiple fields

Qualifications:
* Masters or PhD in engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
* Extensive experience in experimental design and uncertainty analysis
* Professional Engineer certification in California is a big plus
* Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, in cross-disciplinary
efforts, and through multiple departments to achieve goals and objectives
* Familiarity with SolidWorks a plus
* Product design experience
* A proven ability to work independently on challenging and open-ended projects
* A self-starter who can work independently and also thrive in a dynamic team
environment

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Ausra, Inc. is developing large-scale solar thermal power plants that will provide
electricity at market-competitive prices without carbon emissions. Our business plan
includes the installation of 1-2 GW per year of our unique Compact Linear Fresnel
Reflector CLFR) solar thermal electric technology. If you like a fast-paced,
high-growth start-up environment, with talented people dedicated to building a great
business that makes a difference, then you should consider Ausra.

Responsibilities:
* Represent Ausra in technical due diligence meetings with financial and
strategic partners.
* Build effective internal relationships with Ausra's commercial and technical
teams
* Continuously improve and maintain Ausra's technical due diligence customer
portal site.
* Create new technical documentation, Customer FAQs, manuals, etc., as
\necessary to improve Ausra's customer response time
* Analyze project economics based on economic, optical, thermal, and
electrical performance models.
* Simultaneously manage the technical due diligence process for several large
partners for project and corporate financing.

Qualifications:
* B.S. degree or higher in the physical sciences or engineering (or
equivalent). Mechanical engineering preferred.
* Several years of experience in a technical marketing, product management or
sales engineer role, involving a complex product and large transactions.
* Power industry experience is a plus.
* Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, in cross-
disciplinary efforts, and through multiple departments to achieve goals and
objectives
* Proven ability to create clear documentation on technical topics for
technical or non-technical audiences.
* Clear and effective presentation skills, and confidence in large or
high-level meetings.
* Excellent analytical skills.

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Ausra, Inc. is developing large-scale solar thermal power plants that will provide
electricity at market-competitive prices without carbon emissions. Our business plan
includes the installation of 1-2 GW per year of our unique Compact Linear Fresnel
Reflector CLFR) solar thermal electric technology. If you like a fast-paced,
high-growth start-up environment, with talented people dedicated to building a great
business that makes a difference, then you should consider Ausra.

Responsibilities:
* Analyze all key power plant and solar field structures to drive down cost,
improve performance and deliver safety and longevity
* Drive an end-to-end view of engineering design: spanning research and
development, procurement, engineering, manufacturing and field construction
* Execute testing programs to verify designs and assess risks
* Work independently to analyze complex issues
* Represent Ausra in technical due diligence processes with potential
customers and partners
* Mentor other engineers

Qualifications:
* Masters or PhD in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Professional Engineer certification in California is a big plus
* Experience in designing to meet seismic and wind code requirements
* Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, in cross-disciplinary
efforts, and through multiple departments to achieve goals and objectives
* Excellent analytical and experimental measurement skills
* Power industry experience is a plus
* Experience running structural FEA such as ANSYS or equivalent is a plus
* Familiarity with SolidWorks a plus

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Ausra, Inc. is developing large-scale solar thermal power plants that will provide
electricity at market-competitive prices without carbon emissions. Our business plan
includes the installation of 1-2 GW per year of our unique Compact Linear Fresnel
Reflector CLFR) solar thermal electric technology. If you like a fast-paced,
high-growth start-up environment, with talented people dedicated to building a great
business that makes a difference, then you should consider Ausra.

Responsibilities:
* Optimization of power generation concepts to match our technology and market
opportunities
* Preparation of specifications
* Cost estimation
* Performance modeling and analysis
* Project planning
* Negotiation of supply and service contracts
* Project management

Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering
* CA Professional Engineer registration is preferred
* Experience in power plant design and construction (generators, protection,
transformers, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage equipment and systems,
controls and instrumentation)
* Experience in developing specifications for engineering, procurement and
construction contracts
* Knowledge of relevant codes and practices
* Good written and oral communication skills
* A proven ability to work independently on challenging and time-constrained
projects
* A self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic team environment
* Demonstrated team leadership and management skills
* Experience with HV connection applications and network studies would be well
regarded

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Ausra, Inc. is developing large-scale solar thermal power plants that will provide
electricity at market-competitive prices without carbon emissions. Our business plan
includes the installation of 1-2 GW per year of our unique Compact Linear Fresnel
Reflector CLFR) solar thermal electric technology. If you like a fast-paced,
high-growth start-up environment, with talented people dedicated to building a great
business that makes a difference, then you should consider Ausra.

Operational Excellence Principal
The Operational Excellence Principal will invigorate the company's volume production
release processes by enthusiastically educating and encouraging all employees on
their roles in ensuring robust delivery systems for quality products. The
Operational Excellence Principal will establish systems that enable efficient and
effective processes from product design through the internal and external supply
chain and into solar field installation.

Reporting to the VP of Global Manufacturing, the Operational Excellence Principal
will locate in the corporate office yet spend significant time in the company's
factories and at external supplier sites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Establish QMS policies, processes and procedures for development through
production and construction at solar field installation sites
* Integrate cross-functional Product Development, Manufacturing, Planning,
Purchasing and Quality perspectives into efficient and effective Engineering Change
Control and Document

Control processes
* Facilitate optimal operations in state-of-the-art manufacturing plants
through manufacturing processes and technology
* Analyze core competencies and current operations to identify and develop
strategies for continuous productivity improvement
* Facilitate value-added innovation processes that streamline
commercialization of intellectual property

Job Qualifications:
* Bachelors' Degree in Engineering field, MS preferred
* Minimum 10 years experience with data visualization and analysis, new
product development through commercialization, and TQM/ISO 9000 implementation in a
volume manufacturing environment
* Demonstrated experience in successfully launching new products to high
volume production at design cost
* Demonstrated experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
* Superb interpersonal and communication skills with ability to multitask in a
fast-paced, detail oriented environment

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