Some of what you’ll enjoy doing includes:

• Manage energy engineering and ESPC projects throughout their entire life cycle.
• Drive marketing, project development, audits, and contract reviews.
• Oversee project costs, negotiate fees, and review and approve invoices.
• Supervise construction, manage commissioning, and make formal recommendations for client approval.
• Review and make recommendation for approval of ELCCA (Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis) reports to facility owners.
• Complete other assignments and duties assigned by the Energy Program Manager, the FPS Assistant Director, and the DES Director or Chief Operations Officer.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.
  

• Six (6) years of combined experience and/or education that demonstrates competency related to this role.

  • Qualifying education will be in engineering, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
    

  • Qualifying experience will be in energy engineering, energy auditing and analysis, project management, energy savings performance contracting, construction management, utility engineering, resource conservation management, and/or building commissioning. Related experience may be accepted, and will be in the fields of architecture, civil or structural engineering, engineering management, or natural resource management.

  • Two (2) years of this experience must be at the professional level.
    

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Manage complex engineering projects from start to finish, working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    

  • Analyze energy flows, evaluate energy technologies, and resolve technical issues in facilities.
    

  • Communicate clearly through writing and speaking while using strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

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:

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

How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please attach the following documents to be considered for the position. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

1. A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.

2. A current resume detailing your experience and education.

3. A list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

**Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice:

Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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