Energy Engineer

The State of Washington is hiring an Energy Engineer for a hybrid role based in Olympia, WA. Responsibilities include managing energy performance contracting projects, conducting energy analysis, and providing technical assistance to public agencies. The position requires travel up to 25%. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and two years of experience in project management or energy engineering. Certification as an Engineer in Training or Energy Manager in Training is required.
Energy Engineer
(Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

NOTE:The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.

About the Opportunity:
As an Energy Engineer, you will provide vital services to public agencies across the state, managing energy performance contracting projects and technical assistance. Your responsibilities will include supporting energy and resource efficiency initiatives in state agencies, public higher education institutions, public school districts, and municipal facilities. You will also conduct Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis reviews (RCW 39.35) and engage in research activities to enhance energy efficiency across various public entities.Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:
• Project and contract management for Energy Performance Contracting Projects (ESPC) in public facilities.
• Provide energy analysis and energy engineering principals in service of energy performance contracts.
• Market the energy performance contracting program.
• Understand, review, and approve elements of energy audits, project design, and construction activities of energy service company contractors (ESCOs).
• Negotiate scope, schedule, and cost for projects with ESCOs.
• Oversee, on behalf of client agencies, all aspects of the project beginning with preliminary audits through construction closeout.
• Coordinate with program M&V (measurement and verification) specialist to validate results of ESPC projects.
• Review and approve Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis (ELCCA) reports in accordance with RCW 39.35.
• Provide recommendations for the approval of ELCCA reports to public facility owners.
• Conduct research on a variety of energy related issues for Energy Program clients.
• Other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manger in Training (EMIT).
• Bachelor’s degree with a major study in engineering, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional level experience performing project management, engineering, energy performance contracting, construction management, energy or utility engineering, renewable resource work, utility conservation program work, resource conservation management or related field.
• NOTE: Related education may substitute the experience requirement, year-for-year.

A qualifying candidate must also possess the demonstrated skills and ability to:
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Work in a team and collaborative environment.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Successfully organize and manage multiple complex engineering projects.
• Apply effective negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
• Understand, evaluate, and apply energy technologies in a facilities environment.
• Understand, evaluate, and apply regulatory requirements.
• Independently solve problems and make sound decisions

Preferred Qualifications:
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple complex energy projects with little supervision.
• Energy Management: Thorough understanding of energy efficiency technologies, particularly as they relate to facilities, cost/benefit analysis, life cycle cost analysis, energy performance contracting, building commissioning, and building auditing and modeling.
• Communication and Interpersonal Interaction: Ability to communicate clearly and in a positive and productive manner. Negotiation, conflict resolution, mentoring, collaboration, and team building skills are desirable.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to understand, evaluate, and apply complex energy technologies in a facilities environment.
• Consulting and Marketing: Ability to effectively identify, evaluate and advise building owners on a variety of energy and facility-related issues, as well as the ability to market the program’s energy services to a wide variety of potential customers.
• Professional License: Professional Engineering License in the State of Washington
• Professional Certification: Certified Energy Manager

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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