About the role

Role Overview

Cloud Platform Engineer (hands-on platform ownership)

You will design, operate, and govern E3’s cloud infrastructure that powers large-scale modeling and analytics. As a member of a small technology team, you’ll act as the resident cloud expert with autonomy over architecture and provisioning.

Responsibilities

Design and evolve E3 cloud infrastructure
Ensure infrastructure is provisioned via Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automated workflows
Define and enforce tagging, security, and governance standards
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or AWS services
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and container orchestration issues
Implement and maintain integrations between internal systems, third-party applications, and external partners
Deploy and manage containerized applications using:
- Docker
- Kubernetes (EKS, ECS)
- Helm
Integrate monitoring/logging tools such as Datadog and AWS CloudWatch
Partner with security and legal teams on data and access governance requirements
Optimize cloud cost and performance, including project-level cost attribution
Contribute to platform documentation, runbooks, and best practices

Requirements

Prior professional experience in cloud/platform/DevOps engineering
Demonstrated ownership of cloud architecture in production
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
Hands-on experience with core AWS services (e.g., IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, quotas)
Deep experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform or OpenTofu)
Strong scripting/automation skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, ideally using GitHub/GitHub Actions

Work Environment & Logistics

Hybrid and flexible: encouraged office work at least 2–3 days/week, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays
Occasional travel (up to 10%) to U.S./Canada offices
Office locations: Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, San Francisco, or Calgary (AB); remote may be considered

About Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.

Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3) is an energy and climate modeling firm that supports regulators, utilities, investors, and policymakers. Its analyses inform regulatory proceedings, grid planning, and long-term decarbonization strategies, producing client-facing reports that drive real-world decisions.