Strategic Energy Management Associate

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a qualified individual to join its SEM Leadership Team as a Strategic Energy Management Associate. PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving approximately 80,000 students across four campuses, five workforce training centers, and 200 community locations. The college aims to make high-quality education accessible and contribute to economic development. This associate position is a casual role with a working hour limit per fiscal year, requesting a year commitment. The associate will support the college’s Strategic Energy Management program and energy team by monitoring and tracking energy use, identifying energy efficiency opportunities, and developing employee awareness and engagement strategies. The role involves working in a fast-paced team environment, primarily in-person with limited remote work opportunities. The successful candidate will finish the associate position having gained broad experience in various aspects of energy efficiency, project coordination, and sustainability.

Requirements

Interest in working in an energy-related field
Experience with engaging individuals, communities, and teams
Good verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Google Docs and Google Sheets
Experience with virtual platforms: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Ability to work well with others across disciplines and with different viewpoints
Comfortable taking initiative and working on projects in a self-directed manner
Strong attention to detail
Data entry experience
Minimum one-year commitment

Responsibilities

Work with the college’s energy and utility management system to monitor and track energy use college-wide to benchmark buildings enrolled in the SEM program and support energy management at PCC
Update Energy Star Portfolio Manager for annual reporting metrics
Work closely with Energy Trust of Oregon’s Energy Coach to review graphs of energy usage monthly and identify areas of energy inefficiency
Participate in audits or building “treasure hunts” with our FMS team and Energy Coach to identify energy efficiency opportunities when needed
Review building automation systems equipment trends for efficiency opportunities
Work with the maintenance department to track and update tasks in the Annual Energy Plan
Oversee tasks in the US Department of Energy 50001 Ready certification process
Create and deliver employee awareness campaigns; including the creation of signage, marketing materials, informational emails, games and competitions
Assist with the preparation and delivery of education and training materials
Research and identify areas in the organization where energy awareness is low and develop strategies for engagement
Develop reporting mechanisms for various stakeholders to understand SEM efforts
Prepare and deliver presentations to employees and staff regarding the SEM program
Attend energy team meetings on campus or virtual; including taking notes, tracking the completion of action items and the development of agenda items
Review the organization’s current purchasing practices, procedures or policies and identify areas to insert energy efficiency requirements
Participate in committees as assigned such as Scope 1 & 2, Electric Vehicle working group, staff meetings, etc
Assist with event planning such as Earth week or EcoChallenge

Benefits

Paid internship-starting wage $19.50/hour
Flexible work schedule 15-30 hours/week
Opportunity to gain valuable experience working in higher education
Great professional development opportunity with Energy Trust of Oregon SEM workshops and a close working relationship with professional energy coaches
Work with a team of fun and dynamic people that includes sustainability and facility maintenance staff
Multi-disciplinary energy management approach allows career exploration across a broad spectrum of energy-related fields
Learn and gain hands-on experience from experts in HVAC systems, building automation controls, lighting, and electric vehicle infrastructure
Opportunity to learn new energy-related software programs
Oregon Sick Leave
Retirement savings plans