Engineering Consultant 2 or 3

NW Natural•Happy Valley, OR

9d•$88,700 - $157,100•Hybrid

About The Position

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry. In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility. Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific in‑office days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work. As an Engineering Consultant, you will play a key role in building important professional relationships that will strengthen our company. You will be a primary liaison and represent NW Natural interests on codes and standards boards, advisory councils, energy-related agencies and industry associations. As you develop a better understanding of the processes, you will perform an important function in driving sensible energy efficiency standards that help the region achieve its goals while ensuring the interests of stakeholders. You will collaborate with a team on evaluation, analysis, and strategic advancement of both pre commercial and early adoption natural gas technologies. You will be involved in driving research, producing technical analysis, deployment planning, and market adoption of innovative equipment and solutions. Additionally, you will play an important role in advising developers, builders, architects and engineering peers in bringing gas service to both existing and new projects. You will be backed by the support of NW Natural leaders from various disciplines as you assist external partners in developing natural gas infrastructure, metering and equipment solutions for projects. A strong focus of your work will be to support the continuation of the appropriate inclusion of natural gas in multifamily developments. Your work will bring you into frequent interaction with leaders in both our company and the energy industry. Your solid verbal and written communication skills will help to inform and advise others about trends and opportunities in emerging technology, code making, new construction and energy distribution. As a successful Engineering Consultant, you will be valued for helping NW Natural to achieve our objectives and providing high levels of support to our trade allies and our end-use customers. We have a supportive culture that allows a person in this role to have input about their work and collaborate on their professional development.

Requirements

Engineering degree is required, Mechanical degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in HVAC systems for residential, commercial and/or multi-family projects.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or the ability to obtain the designation within 2 years of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon/Washington Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Must obtain a valid Oregon/Washington driver's license within 90 days if current valid license is from another state.

Nice To Haves

Additional years’ experience on complex projects or work with building codes & standards could be required for level 3.
The P.E. designation is strongly preferred.
Experience with, and/or strong understanding of building codes and standards -- especially regarding energy and mechanicals.
Knowledge of the utility industry.
Aptitude and experience overseeing multiple projects/functions while balancing priorities, resources, and deadlines.
A curious nature combined with a genuine interest in problem solving and a strong desire to contribute.
Written and verbal communication skills for presenting to professional audiences, technical customers and senior-level management.
Analytical skills necessary to review technical information, especially regarding building mechanicals.
Understanding of market trends in both the natural gas equipment and equivalent electric equipment industries.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with developers, architects and engineers to assist them in bringing natural gas to their projects.
Preparing for and participating in various codes and standards development activities.
Engaging with internal NW Natural stakeholders (including senior executives) and informing them about various technical, equipment and building science topics.
Gathering data and performing analysis regarding energy use and building performance. Using this to inform strategic planning.
Monitoring emerging technical and engineering trends.
Learning about the natural gas industry and NW Natural while developing your professional skills.
Working with your peers both here and elsewhere in the country to share information about challenges, solutions and successes.
Commitment to Company’s culture of safe work practices.