Principal Engineer, Power Generation System
Kairos PowerInternship
Senior (5 to 8 years)
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Management, or a related field is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates need 2-4 years of relevant experience, including energy market operations and VPP/DER integration. Experience with SCADA/grid software tools, performance analytics, regulatory compliance, operations excellence, and attention to detail are essential. Strong strategic thinking, a bias for execution, and an analytical mindset with comfort in working with large datasets and performance metrics are also necessary. Clear and confident communication across technical and non-technical terms is a must.
The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) assets, managing programs and optimizing performance. This role involves working closely with Product, Engineering, Regulatory, and Customer Support teams to enhance platform functionality and customer experience. The manager will act as the operational voice in product roadmap discussions for VPP tools, data, pipelines, and alerts. Key duties include driving continuous improvement through automation, process refinement, and data insights, as well as identifying operations risks and leading root cause analysis for underperformance or anomalies.
Marketplace for sustainable home upgrades and financing
GoodLeap provides a marketplace for sustainable home solutions, connecting homeowners with professionals who specialize in eco-friendly home improvements. Their platform simplifies the purchasing process by offering a single point of sale technology that allows users to explore various upgrade options and choose flexible payment plans that suit their budgets. Unlike many competitors, GoodLeap focuses specifically on sustainability and partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide, ensuring a wide range of services and expertise. The company's goal is to help homeowners make environmentally conscious upgrades while saving money, and they also contribute to sustainable energy projects through their partnership with GivePower, donating a portion of their revenue with each transaction.