Energy Engineer
(Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly on our website here: DES JOB LINK FOR EE3. 

NOTE: This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) positions that have the following respective locations: Olympia, WA and Spokane, WA. Please select which location you are applying for in the supplemental questionnaire of this application. 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 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 lead and support energy efficiency initiatives across Washington’s public facilities by managing Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) projects and providing technical energy engineering expertise to client agencies. You will guide projects from conception through completion, conduct Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis (ELCCA) reviews, and deliver strategic technical assistance to state agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and municipalities. Your work will help clients reduce energy and operational costs, enhance the sustainability of their built environments, and contribute to statewide carbon-reduction and sustainability goals.

Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Review and manage Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) projects for public facilities across Washington.
• Provide project management and energy engineering services throughout audit, design, and construction phases.
• Review contractor audits, designs, and construction activities, and recommend actions for client approval.
• Oversee project development, contract review, cost and fee negotiations, and construction/commissioning processes.
• Review and approve project invoices while supporting marketing and development of new ESPC projects.
• Conduct research on a variety of energy related issues for Energy Program clients.
• Other assignments and duties as assigned by the Energy Program Manager, the FPS Assistant Director, and the DES Director or Chief Operations Officer. 

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, while working collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering projects simultaneously.
• Ability to apply strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills in project and stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to analyze facility energy use, understand facility systems, and evaluate and apply appropriate energy technologies.

In addition to the above required qualifications, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options: 

[OPTION 1]

• Six (6) years of demonstrated related *experience. NOTE: This experience must reflect at least two (2) years at the professional level. 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.

[OPTION 2]

• Bachelor’s degree with a major focus in engineering, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated related *experience at the professional level.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.

The *experience stated above should be in or relate to the following fields:

• Energy engineering
• Energy auditing and analysis
• Project management
• Energy savings performance contracting
• Construction management
• Utility engineering
• Resource conservation management
• Building commissioning
• Architecture
• Civil or structural engineering
• Engineering management
• Natural resource management

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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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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