Energy Engineer (Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is hiring an Energy Engineer in its Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division. DES provides centralized business services to state government agencies, other public entities, and Washington residents. FPS provides public works project management, energy efficiency, and facility planning services to its customers.

The Energy Engineer provides project management and technical assistance for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) public works projects across Washington. The role works directly with state agencies, school districts, higher education institutions, and municipalities to manage performance contracts and review Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis (ELCCA) reports. This work helps client agencies improve the efficiency of their facilities and built environments.

This is a home-based hybrid position. The employee must come into the office and travel to project sites as needed. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Possess, or agree to obtain within six months of hire, an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.
• Have six years of combined experience and/or education demonstrating competency related to the role. Qualifying education is in engineering, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• Qualifying experience may include energy engineering, energy auditing and analysis, project management, energy savings performance contracting, construction management, utility engineering, resource conservation management, or building commissioning. Related experience may be accepted in architecture, civil or structural engineering, engineering management, or natural resource management.
• At least two years of the qualifying experience must be at the professional level.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage complex engineering projects from start to finish, independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze energy flows, evaluate energy technologies, and resolve technical issues in facilities.
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication, strong negotiation skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and work approaches.
• Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities; identify and address barriers to access and participation; and provide respectful, timely, and effective support.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage energy engineering and ESPC projects throughout their entire life cycle.
• Drive marketing, project development, audits, and contract reviews.
• Oversee project costs, negotiate fees, and review and approve invoices.
• Supervise construction, manage commissioning, and make formal recommendations for client approval.
• Review ELCCA reports and recommend approval to facility owners.
• Complete other assignments and duties assigned by the Energy Program Manager, the FPS Assistant Director, and the DES Director or Chief Operations Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed