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Full-time employees enjoy:\n100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)\n401(k) with Company Match\nGenerous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays\n12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave\nLife, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)\nMental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)\nFlexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits\nMonthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data\nOptional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans\nDevice Purchase Support\nAt SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. 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