Description:
This position is based in Mountain View, CA.
The area: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
The role: Renewable Energy Engineer
Google is looking for an extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented engineer with significant experience in developing complex engineering designs to join our newly-created Renewable Energy Engineering team. This group is tasked with developing the most cost-effective and scalable forms of renewable energy generation, and this person will play a key role in evaluating existing products as well as developing new products and technologies.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with other members of this newly-formed team to develop processes and technologies that drastically increase the efficiency and/or reduce the costs of renewable energy.
* Develop and execute rigorous evaluation procedures and test methodologies, and communicate findings, risks and recommendations on courses of action.
* Evaluate energy trends in order to effectively direct Google’s strategic technical direction in regards to renewable energy.

Requirements
Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering complex engineering designs in a fast-paced development environment.
* Ability to simultaneously investigate multiple avenues to solve complex problems.
* B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in one of the following disciplines: mechanical, chemical, computer science, physics, electrical or materials science.
* Collaborative approach required in order to effectively work with the other development teams at Google.
For immediate consideration, please apply at this URL:
http://services.google.com/jobs/application/greenjobs?action=add&job=Renewable+Energy+Engineer+-+Mountain+View

Company
About Google:
Google’s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google’s targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com/about.html
Google is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other company location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Job Status:
Full Time

Relocation:
None

Location:
Mountain View, CA

Compensation:
DOE

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Description:
In this high-energy, fast-paced position, the Commercial Solar Consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Generate sales leads, i.e. participate in trade shows, follow up on office inquiry calls;
• Produce sales orders by convincing customers on the merits of the financial, technical and/or environmental properties of a solar system;
• Make business decisions relating to the appropriate sales price for a solar system;
• Coordinate advertising measures with the marketing department;
• Analyze market research parameters such as demographic and income data, and business competitors;
• Support the rebate submission process;
• Network in the community through attending events such as chamber of commerce, Rotary, etc.

Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Three to Five years of outside sales experience with a proven ability to close high value deals;
• Must have experience in complex selling situations with multiple decision makers;
• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar concentration;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• Experience analyzing commercial electricity use, rate tariffs, and sizing/designing solar electric systems is a plus;
• Knowledgeable in photovoltaic technologies, manufacturers, and suppliers;
• Understanding of the various CSI rebate computations and the rebate application process;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; specifically Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to learn a technical product;
• Ability to interact with the public and educate them on solar electricity;
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines;
• Clean driving record;
• Must live by example and represent the industry and REC Solar professionally and with integrity.
Salary will be based on experience, comprised of a base salary and commission. Average first year compensation ranges from $55,000 to $105,000. The commission package is designed to encourage high performers and does not contain a ceiling to earning potential. Those individuals that can make deals happen will be compensated accordingly.

Company
REC Solar is a solar electric system integrator specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar systems. Our vision is to make solar electricity a part of the mainstream energy supply. While still being a medium-sized employer, REC Solar is a market leader in the solar electric industry, experiencing growth rates in excess of 75%/year.

Relocation:
None

Location:
New Jersey

Compensation:
base plus commission