Energy Engineer - LINK TO APPLY
(Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

NOTE: Applicants must apply directly on the careers.wa.gov website to be considered. 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.
Duties:

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.

About Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES)

The Department of Enterprise Services' (DES) mission is "strengthening the business of government." DES does this through its vision of delivering high quality, cost effective support services, policy and governance to state government and other public entities so they can focus on their core missions. DES’s goals are to offer expertise in facilities & capitol grounds management, acquisitions, training & support, and various shared services. We relentlessly pursue our strategic drivers: satisfied customers, satisfied team members and a financially healthy organization. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.

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