Director of Engineering About Ava Community Energy Ava Community Energy (Ava) is a Joint Powers Authority comprising Alameda County and its incorporated areas, and the cities of Lathrop, Stockton, and Tracy. Ava Community Energy's charter is to provide its customers with low carbon, cost-effective electricity that integrates innovative energy products and maximizes local benefits through the development of local solutions, ranging from increasing access to rooftop solar to supporting the adoption of electric vehicles. Culture and Commitment to Diversity Ava believes in a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures a workplace that offers every individual the opportunity to attain professional goals and contribute to accomplishing our mission. We foster a culture of open communication, responsibility, curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. We want creative problem solvers that are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment and grow our organization! As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our service area's rich culture and communities. We welcome a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage people of all characteristics to apply and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type based on age, religion, color, gender identity or expression, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or characteristics, and those with a disability as protected by federal, state and local laws. Position Summary Ava is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead and grow our Engineering team within the Engineering, Analytics & Salesforce (EAS) organization, reporting to the Head of Engineering, Analytics and Salesforce. This is a player-coach leadership role for a hands-on technical leader who can both set strategic direction and roll up their sleeves alongside the team. This role will have at least 3 direct reports. The Director of Engineering will own Ava Community Energy's engineering infrastructure, and lead a team of engineers and consultants through the implementation of our Google Cloud Platform roadmap, and drive the engineering execution and vision that underpins Ava Community Energy's data platform, APIs, energy market participation analytics, and software for Decentralized Energy Services (e.g., Virtual Power Plants and Smart Home Charging) and Local Development Programs (e.g., e-bike incentive programs and kitchen electrification). This person will be the technical authority for how Ava builds, deploys, and governs its cloud infrastructure, and will play a central role in establishing engineering excellence across the organization. This is a high-impact role at a critical moment in Ava Community Energy's growth. Position Details Essential Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership & People Management
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Management
Engineering: Best Practices, Roadmap and Collaboration
Data, Platform Management & Integrations
AI
Security & Compliance
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred:
Compensation and Benefits The annual salary for this position is $248,351.54, with a Total Compensation of up to $278,154 annually based on performance. Ava offers a generous benefits package which includes:
Location and Working Conditions Ava's team has a hybrid approach inclusive of in-office and remote work. This role is expected to go into the office on Tuesday, Thursday, and the first Wednesday of the month. For this position, based on role fit, Ava may be flexible on the number of days expected in the office and open to remote work. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Licenses/Certificates Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternate transportation and a safe driving record. Working at Ava Community Energy Ava is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act, ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. Ava prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, sex or gender, genetic information or characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. The information contained herein has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The information also does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. |
| Location | Oakland, California (Remote) |
| Website | https://avaenergy.org/job-opportunities |
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