Energy Management Engineer I

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Customer Energy Mgmt & Renewables team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Energy Management Engineer I position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Under direct supervision of more experienced staff, the duties include performing all aspects of efficiency projects with business customers for several PSE energy efficiency programs under tariffed electric and gas conservation schedules. Specific duties may include 1) Supporting customers and projects from the Clean Buildings Accelerator program including benchmarking in EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, 2) Managing and implementing all phases of projects with customers from development through final installation verification, 3) management of specific programs and initiatives, and 4) oversight of outside contractors, and 5) data analysis of customers and/or program metrics per the direction of program managers. Assignments involve customer projects with some technical complexity.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides technical and project management functions to customer projects to produce sustainable energy savings by performing or overseeing energy audits of building energy systems including: review of facility energy-usage patterns; detailed analyses of complex efficiency measures including energy use modeling; the applicability and recommendations of measures for achieving greater energy efficiency of measures to customer facilities and operations; and final inspection of completed projects.

• Provides exceptional customer service by managing customer expectations by clearly communicating status and next steps.

• Implements market-centric programs and related tariffs to produce sustainable energy savings more effectively by identifying barriers and developing solutions.

• Implements projects and programs while ensuring compliance of all financial procedures; assists in the development of new and revised department policy proposals to increase effectiveness of programs and services. Consults with others on technical, regulatory policy and financial analyses.

• Monitors the development and market acceptability of new energy technologies.

• Supports emergency response work as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline.

• Entry level to 3 years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies. Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered for individuals at this level.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated project and/or program management skills.

• Customer service experience.

• Familiarity with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (HB1257).

• Familiarity with energy benchmarking in EnergyStar Portfolio Manager.

• Utility energy efficiency project experience.

• Working towards CEM credentials.

Additional Information

Please note: this job posting is one of two that will be used to advertise and fill only one vacancy at the Engineer I or Engineer II level depending on the most qualified applicant across the three job openings posted. Only apply to one of the two job openings based on which level best matches your work experience. Job postings involved with this opening are 4776 and 4775.

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $69,600.00 - $108,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue