Energy strategy engineer

Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan, three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business.] This position will require travel up to 20%.

The Role

Our General Motors Sustainable Workplaces organization as a whole has a mission to “Bring our unique capacity to transform the environment in which we live and work.” The Renewables and Energy Strategy team mission is “Achieve 100% decarbonized energy supply for GM's operational footprint by 2035, and supporting GM facilities' energy supply as we transition to an all-electric future.” The Energy Strategy Analyst will be responsible for driving activities in support of GM’s renewable energy goals, to find renewable solutions for GM’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Your work will be a key part of GM’s Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion vision.

What You'll Do

• Drive activities in support of GM's renewable energy goals, including working with third parties to contract renewable power purchase agreements and green tariffs

• Work cross-functionally with other parts of the organization, including Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, to develop renewable energy solutions that address GM’s scope 3 emissions footprint

• Engage with external partnerships in the clean energy space to evaluate new technology and other clean energy opportunities to further GM’s emissions reduction efforts. Groups include the Clean Energy Buyers Association, Emissions First Partnership, ZERO grid Initiative, and several others.

• Support facility decarbonization efforts as they relate to electricity and natural gas (scope 1 and scope 2)

• Work closely with GM Ventures to identify new technologies that support GM’s Energy Procurement and Renewable energy effort while improving reliability

• Support global energy subject matter experts with renewable energy goals

• Work closely with SW communications team to showcase GM's sustainability efforts, including speaking publicly about our team’s work

• Project management for ad hoc energy projects

• Prepare presentations for leadership to inform or ask for approval

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Energy, Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of experience in engineering or energy field

• Strategic thinker

• Experience with data analysis

• Basic understanding of US energy markets

• Proficiency with MS Office

• Strong time and project management skills

• Ability to take initiative with ambiguous projects

• Collaborate well with teams

• Fast learner, capable of quickly gaining domain expertise in the highly complex climate and sustainability markets

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge

• Masters Degree in Energy or Business preferred

• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes preferred

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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