Cap-and-Invest: Clean Energy Siting Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ecology in Washington state is seeking an Electricity and Clean Energy Siting Specialist (Environmental Planner 4) to lead cap-and-invest policy, emissions guidance, and siting analyses. The role interfaces with utilities, tribes, and agencies to implement climate laws and ensure compliant energy projects.

The position requires deep knowledge of energy markets, greenhouse gas regulation, and reporting, with responsibilities spanning policy interpretation, tool development, and

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience related to the duties of the position.
• Strong knowledge of electricity & emissions systems and related analytical tools.
• Experience in policy analysis, development, and interpreting climate/energy laws.
• Regulatory interpretation and guidance experience to translate requirements into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource on clean-energy facility siting and GHG requirements under climate laws.
• Provide guidance to project developers on regulatory obligations and emissions reporting.
• Coordinate with Ecology teams to streamline permitting and promote program awareness.
• Collaborate with other agencies to align interpretation and implementation of energy laws.
• Analyze electricity-sector trends and policy proposals to inform recommendations and rulemaking.
• Create tools to compare technical/policy options and provide clear feedback on data/methods.
• Serve as Cap-and-Invest policy lead for electricity-related rules and market development.
• Develop technical guidance, reports, and tools for regulatory determinations and emissions quantification.
• Engage with utilities, Tribes, and partners to communicate requirements and policy interpretation.

Skills

Electricity & Emissions Systems

Policy analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Market & Utility policy

Communication & Influence

Collaboration & Relationship

Judgment & Analysis

Project & Task Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Department of Ecology in Washington state is seeking an Electricity and Clean Energy Siting Specialist (Environmental Planner 4) to lead cap-and-invest policy, emissions guidance, and siting analyses. The role interfaces with utilities, tribes, and agencies to implement climate laws and ensure compliant energy projects.

The position requires deep knowledge of energy markets, greenhouse gas regulation, and reporting, with responsibilities spanning policy interpretation, tool development, and