Energy Engineer - Energy Utilities Engineer 3

Title: Energy Engineer (Energy/Utilities Engineer 3) - 2 POSITIONS

Location: Olympia, WA and Spokane, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary: $6,906.00 - $9,292.00 Monthly

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

Job Description:

Energy Engineer - 2 POSITIONS

(Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) positions that have the following respective locations: Olympia, WA and Spokane, WA. Please select which location you are applying for in the supplemental questionnaire of this application. 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 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 lead and support energy efficiency initiatives across Washington's public facilities by managing Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) projects and providing technical energy engineering expertise to client agencies. You will guide projects from conception through completion, conduct Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis (ELCCA) reviews, and deliver strategic technical assistance to state agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and municipalities. Your work will help clients reduce energy and operational costs, enhance the sustainability of their built environments, and contribute to statewide carbon-reduction and sustainability goals.Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Review and manage Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) projects for public facilities across Washington.
• Provide project management and energy engineering services throughout audit, design, and construction phases.
• Review contractor audits, designs, and construction activities, and recommend actions for client approval.
• Oversee project development, contract review, cost and fee negotiations, and construction/commissioning processes.
• Review and approve project invoices while supporting marketing and development of new ESPC projects.
• Conduct research on a variety of energy related issues for Energy Program clients.
• Other assignments and duties as assigned by the Energy Program Manager, the FPS Assistant Director, and the DES Director or Chief Operations Officer.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, while working collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering projects simultaneously.
• Ability to apply strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills in project and stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to analyze facility energy use, understand facility systems, and evaluate and apply appropriate energy technologies.

In addition to the above required qualifications, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options: 

[OPTION 1]

• Six (6) years of demonstrated related *experience. NOTE: This experience must reflect at least two (2) years at the professional level. 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.

[OPTION 2]

• Bachelor's degree with a major focus in engineering, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated related *experience at the professional level.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.

The *experience stated above should be in or relate to the following fields:

• Energy engineering
• Energy auditing and analysis
• Project management
• Energy savings performance contracting
• Construction management
• Utility engineering
• Resource conservation management
• Building commissioning
• Architecture
• Civil or structural engineering
• Engineering management
• Natural resource management

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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

How to Apply: 

Interested? We would love to hear from you! 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 in order 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. Follow DES on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook  |  Subscribe to DES job alerts