Senior Siting Analyst (Utility & Energy Analyst 3) Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

State of Oregon; Salem; Remote; INR 7,462,000 - 11,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Energy seeks a Senior Siting Analyst to review site certificate applications and amendments and provide recommendations on compliance with Oregon’s energy facility siting rules. This role supports a hybrid remote work schedule with required on-site presence at Salem and periodic in‑person meetings.

Travel across the state may be required. The incumbent will join a diverse, collaborative team focused on energy facilities, regulatory compliance, and public policy analysis,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, planning, public policy or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of professional-level work experience; or seven years total with four at professional level.
• A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of professional-level work experience.
• A Doctorate or JD will substitute for two years of professional-level work experience.
• Experience in managing or reviewing technical documents and providing feedback.
• Proficiency in preparing findings and conclusions that meet legal and regulatory standards.
• Experience coordinating with multiple permitting agencies and stakeholders.
• Background in developing policies, rules, and procedures aligned with goals.
• Ability to represent an organization at public meetings as a technical expert.
• Ability to present complex technical data clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review site certificate applications and amendments and advise on compliance with energy facility siting rules.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies, local governments, and tribes as needed.
• Prepare findings and conclusions that meet regulatory standards and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Represent the organization at public meetings as a technical expert.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Public speaking

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree substitute for 1 year experience

Doctorate/JD substitute for 2 years experience

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/09/2026 Application Deadline: 11/01/2026 Agency: Department of Energy Salary Range: $6,900 - $10,634 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior Siting Analyst (Utility & Energy Analyst 3) Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy‑efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians. The Energy Facility Siting Division implements the policy established in ORS 469.310, which is to balance the importance of, and need for, large‑scale energy generation, transmission, and storage facilities against the potential impacts of those facilities to the built and natural environments, as well as other important state resources. The siting of these facilities is done through an interdisciplinary analysis of the environmental, regulatory, and technical aspects of proposed energy facilities in an open and inclusive public process to ensure compliance with Oregon’s siting standards. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The purpose of this position is to review site certificate applications and site certificate amendment requests and make recommendations on compliance with Oregon’s energy facility siting rules and regulations to the Energy Facility Siting Council. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The incumbent will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon on the first Tuesday of every month. The incumbent will also be expected to work at the central workplace for pre-scheduled in-person all‑staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed. This position will also require the incumbent to travel to meetings across the state of Oregon.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support. We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. This is a full‑time, classified service position that is represented by a SEIU.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, planning, public policy or a closely related field, AND Four years of professional‑level work experience in science, engineering, environmental impact analysis, energy regulation, regulatory permitting, planning, or public policy analysis.
• -OR- Seven years of work experience in any of the above fields; four of which must have been at the professional level.
• A Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position will substitute for one year of the professional level work experience.
• A Doctorate or Juris Doctorate in a field relevant to the position will substitute for two years of the professional level work experience.
• Experience in managing, or assisting in the review, evaluation, and analysis of technical documents, such as application materials, environmental studies, and regulatory compliance reports, including providing and receiving feedback.
• Proficiency in preparing findings and conclusions that meet legal and regulatory standards, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with siting rules and standards.
• Experience in effectively coordinating with multiple permitting agencies, including but not limited to state and federal agencies, local governments, and tribal governments.
• Background in analyzing or supporting the development of policies, rules, and procedures in alignment with organizational or regulatory goals.
• Proven ability to represent an organization at public meetings as a technical expert.
• Skilled in presenting complex technical data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non‑binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.

QUESTIONS/NEED HELP?

If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, or need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Sam Krygier, at [e-mail] or call [phone]. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Oregon Department of Energy does not provide visa sponsorship, including STEM OPT extensions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both currently and in the future. On your first day of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I‑9 form to verify your work authorization.

THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, OR DISABILITY AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”