CENTRAL OREGON: Energy Efficiency Engineer

Energy 350 is hiring an Energy Efficiency Engineer for Central Oregon, focusing on irrigation outreach. The role involves collaborating with farmers, contractors, and industry stakeholders to promote energy efficiency projects. Key responsibilities include administering incentive programs, engaging with contractors, and conducting outreach. The position requires travel throughout the state, with relocation assistance available. The salary ranges from $80,000 to $135,000 annually, with various benefits.
We are hiring for Energy Efficiency Engineer (Central Oregon Irrigation Outreach) at Energy 350 to serve on our industry and agriculture contract with Energy Trust of Oregon.

The Irrigation Outreach position is responsible for working with farmers, ag industry stakeholder groups, contractors, industrial and farming equipment vendors, distributors, and Energy Trust Trade Allies to spur energy efficiency projects at customer sites throughout the state.

Key Details:
• Location: Central Oregon or Klamath Falls. Relocation assistance is available.
• Travel: Travel to contractors throughout the state; approximately 50% of the time
• Pay: $80,000-$135,000 annually (Engineer II – Senior Engineer) with opportunities for advancement
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, HSA, 401K with 4% match & Profit Sharing, PTO, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Wellness Reimbursement, and First Time Homebuyers Assistance.
• Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday

About Energy 350: The future is bright at Energy 350! We are an energy efficiency consulting firm located in Portland, OR. Energy 350 is a leader in energy efficiency programs, policy, research, evaluation, and engineering. At Energy 350, we care about our employees and prioritize a balanced work lifestyle. We look for fast learners who are highly motivated and mission driven to join us in our casual yet hard working environment where we value people for who they are and for their differences.

Position Overview: This position supports outreach in the irrigation and agriculture space. The person is responsible for working with farmers, ag industry stakeholder groups, contractors, industrial and farming equipment vendors, distributors, and Energy Trust Trade Allies to spur energy efficiency projects at customer sites throughout the state. This is a very entrepreneurial position that includes a lot of creative problem solving, trial and error, collaboration and interaction with stakeholders, customers, and our client.

A typical day may include:
• Administer Energy Trust of Oregon Industry and Agriculture energy efficiency incentive program.
• Engage contractors, vendors, and Trade Allies throughout the region that are active in the irrigation and ag sector.
• Work with contractors to streamline incentive application processes and overcome barriers to participation.
• Proactively communicate incentive payment status with contractors, vendors, and Trade Allies.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings or focus groups with contractors to identify barriers to participation in the incentive program.
• Present at events, conferences or trade shows to engage participants and spur project activity.
• Conduct data analysis to characterize our contractor network and identify gaps.
• Perform targeted outreach to underperforming contractors.
• Write technical reports for non-technical audiences.
• Provide excellent hands-on customer service.
• Work with contractors to develop customer projects

Qualifications:

We are looking for a technical person with a wide range of skills including excellent communication skills and the ability to actively engage the community to help industrial and irrigation contractors participate in energy efficiency incentive programs.

Ideal candidates will have some of the following skills and experience:
• Engineering degree and/or irrigation/ag experience required
• Experience in the energy efficiency or mechanical engineering field
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and terminology
• Awareness of local irrigation vendors
• Relationships with irrigation and ag vendors
• Working knowledge of pump systems, pump controls and pump curves
• Excellent data analysis skills
• An outgoing, high energy, resourceful, self-starter with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• A solution-oriented approach to solving problems
• Capability of working autonomously with good project & time management skills
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills

Energy 350 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We provide a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, room for growth, and an amazing work environment surrounded by excellent people. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to careers@energy350.com. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:
• Inform us you are applying for the Energy Efficiency Engineer (Central Oregon Irrigation Outreach Specialist) position.
• How does the experience in your resume translate to this job in particular?
• Confirm that you understand that we are looking for candidates that are located in or willing to relocate to Central Oregon or surrounding areas. Work will be performed throughout Oregon and regular travel to meet with contractors is required.