Description

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s
Community Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents
and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local control, and increased transparency
and accessibility.

San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible
for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving
our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a
big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José’s
ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City’s climate action plan.
SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since
inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and
has invested $1 billion to add nearly 550 MW of new solar, wind and battery storage to the grid. SJCE’s low carbon
energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more
information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org.

The Principal Power Resources Specialist position reports to the Deputy Director of the Power Resources Division.
This position is part of an exciting, fast-paced team responsible for procuring hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy
projects.

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Prepare, issue, and evaluate power solicitations, including: power, resource adequacy, and renewable projects
Develop and negotiate contracts, analyze bid results
Analyze the performance of SJCE’s portfolio of power contracts
Develop and recommend strategies to lower costs and reduce risk
Develop procurement plans and strategies
Analyze electric load and consumption to improve load forecasting
Participate in joint procurement with other CCAs and CA Community Power
Develop and maintain relationships with key power suppliers
Oversee consultants and review modeling results to develop Integrated Resource Plans
Oversee the operating impacts of new renewable energy contracts as they progress through various stages of
development, construction, and operation
Assist with CPUC compliance filings such as RPS Procurement Plans and Resource Adequacy filings

To apply, please send your resume to: Matt.Sadinsky@prepintl.com . Qualified applicants will be contacted and scheduled for
interviews.

For more information regarding this exciting opportunity:

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/employment/apply-for-a-job-4903

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics,
Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, or field related to utility business.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience overseeing and administering energy resources
operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.

Licenses: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in the US. Please
be informed the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/ transfers
for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.