Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Senior Engineer – Energy Manager

aa243; McVan (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Pension

Transit benefits

Parental leave

Development programs

Equity & inclusion

Work-life balance

Mission driven

Job summary

The Port of Seattle is seeking an Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Senior Engineer to coordinate capital and expense projects and act as an energy‑management subject‑matter expert. You will lead energy programs, oversee software platforms, and shape asset strategies for long‑term infrastructure renewal and compliance to regulatory requirements.

With a Professional Engineering license and a decade of related experience, you will guide cross‑functional teams, mentor staff, and ensure projects

Qualifications

• Experienced – ten years in infrastructure planning, design, integration, modeling, maintenance, construction, and project management.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; substitution allowed for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct multiple capital and expense projects.
• Lead energy management programs, policies, and compliance for airport facilities.
• Prepare information for executive leadership on regulatory initiatives.
• Oversee energy management software applications and asset management policy.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs for energy infrastructure.
• Ensure design guidelines and standards across facility and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with planning and capital development to align schedules with life cycle goals.
• Provide construction administration for large capital projects (submittals, RFIs, site observations).

Skills

Infrastructure planning

Project management

Facilities design

Energy management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Energy Star Portfolio Manager

Clean Building Portal

Meter Data Management Systems

Energy Management Systems

Job description

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

As an Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Senior Engineer, you will coordinate and provide direction to multiple capital and expense projects. You will act as a project sponsor for infrastructure renewal and replacement and/or expansion projects to support operational needs.

• You will coordinate, plan, and implement facility-wide energy management programs and policies as the subject matter expert for energy management infrastructure and systems, and develop compliance programs for airport facilities.
• You will support the manager by preparing information for executive leadership related to regulatory initiatives and energy management policy.
• You will oversee energy management software applications (Energy Star Portfolio Manager, the Clean Building Portal, Meter Data Management Systems, and/or Energy Management Systems).
• You will lead the developing and defining of the asset management program for energy management policy, functioning as \"owner\" and subject matter expert of asset condition and capacity.
• You will conduct annual inventory and verification for financial regulatory requirements, such as benchmarking and energy assessments, and develop renewal and replacement programs for energy management policies.
• You will implement the aviation infrastructure/facility system plan and long-term vision at large project level to meet aviation growth, institutional initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
• You will lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance for the energy management of infrastructure and systems to maintain aviation operations and maximize life cycle of systems.
• You will develop, maintain, and govern aviation design guidelines and standards for facility and infrastructure, and coordinate with and provide direction to relevant departments.
• You will coordinate with planning and capital development departments to ensure the program schedule aligns with available life cycle expectancy of systems, century agenda and sustainability goals, regulatory and aviation growth requirements.
• You will evaluate project design drawings for large capital and expense projects for conformance to standards and specifications and coordination with other capital projects and expansion of existing infrastructure.
• You will provide construction administration for large capital projects, including submittals, Request for Information (RFI), site observations, construction meetings, and punch walks.

• Experienced – You have ten (10) years of experience with infrastructure planning, design, integration, modeling, maintenance, construction, and project management related to facilities. A bachelor’s degree in engineering may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.
• Licenses/Certifications – You possess a Professional Engineering license.
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Excellent Communicator – You have excellent verbal, written, presentation, and active listening communication skills. You can convey complex and technical details to individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
• Leader – You can demonstrate effective leadership skills to mentor and advise staff, including supervisory duties. You possess effective negotiation skills to resolve interdepartmental conflict over design solutions.
• Collaborative – You can develop and maintain effective working relationships to gain trust and establish credibility at all organizational levels. You are comfortable with recommending corrections or proposing concepts for junior staff to model, research, or evaluate.
• Innovative – You can improve processes and develop and implement innovative improvement to complex infrastructure. You can analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. This role requires a minimum of three days in the office each week.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.