Project Associate

Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Blend of remote work and on-site presence.)

Travel required for outreach events and conferences (~20% within NJ).

Monthly office visits:

Client Office in New Brunswick, NJ.

Utility client meetings, as needed.

7 paid holidays

10 vacation/sick days

50% healthcare coverage (if enrolled in company healthcare plan)

Job Title

Project Associate – must be a New Jersey resident and live in New Jersey.

Job Description

Seeking a highly motivated Project Associate to help support commercial and residential energy efficiency incentive programs. Eligible candidates will be a hands‑on, highly skilled resource with a combination of project administration and support activities experience. The Project Associate will be reviewing and capturing customer applications in our local CRM system so that we can assure accurate and timely rebate payments to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with project and program management.
• Supports project execution including reviewing required documents for accuracy and completeness, milestones, and verifying applications in accordance with program procedures and requirements.
• Accurate and timely data entry work.
• Ensures outstanding customer and contractor satisfaction.
• Covers the office reception and associated duties on a rotational basis.
• Supports additional office responsibilities and projects.
• Prefer candidates that speak Spanish
• Participates in local New Brunswick, NJ marketing events and conferences.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Responsible for maintenance and fees of the transportation vehicle.
• Must live in or near PSEGNJ service territory.

Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Business acumen to include a working knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting, marketing, and operational functions required to provide program support
• Admirable computer skills: proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technologies
• Professional presence with desire to improve processes and exceed program savings goals
• Team-oriented, hands‑on, highly skilled, adaptive, and client‑focused mentality
• 1+ years of customer programs support
• Energy Efficiency program experience
• Associates degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience