Energy Code Reviewer - Community Planning and Development

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

457(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Learning & development

EcoPass

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks an Energy Plans Reviewer to serve as the subject matter expert for the Denver Energy Code and IECC. You will guide staff and external customers, review residential energy design compliance, and help update codes and resources.

The role blends design review, training, and collaboration across trades in a dynamic government setting with a hybrid work model and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting, applying Denver Energy Code, IECC, and related standards.
• Five years of direct design, plan review, or project delivery in building energy.
• Field experience as inspector, HERS Rater, or energy auditor preferred.
• Certifications for building energy use and simulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review energy code design compliance for residential buildings per Denver’s amended codes.
• Provide customer service to help external customers understand energy code requirements.
• Collaborate across trades and City agencies to update codes and resources.
• Develop and implement energy code training programs for staff and applicants.
• Work with inspectors and contractors to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.

Skills

Energy code interpretation

Building energy concepts

HVAC design knowledge

Energy modeling software

Cross-team collaboration

Project delivery experience

Field inspection experience

Building energy certifications

Attention to detail

Compliance planning

Big-picture thinking

Energy code training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Note: This is a limited DRCOG funded position with an anticipated end date of 8/30/2029. Extension or conversion to a permanent role may be considered (based on funding and organizational needs).

Do you have experience using, applying, and interpreting energy codes? Do you have a passion for building science, energy conservation, helping homeowners, designers, and contractors with their building projects, and supporting Denver’s goals to combat climate change? If so, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for you to have a role in helping Denver reach 80x50 Climate Action Plan goals as we build the Energy Plan Review team.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $86.634-142,947/year. New hires are typically brought into the organization with a starting pay between $100,000-114,790/year. We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Competitive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of hire, City pays vast majority of premiums)
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays
• Merit Increases
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location & Schedule

This position is located at the Wellington Webb Building, located at 201 W Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202.

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees’ physical work location is based upon the position’s job duties and requirements, customer service and responsiveness, team and individual performance, and business needs and requirements. Our current practice requires in‑office work for all employees for a minimum of three days per week. Business needs and initial onboarding may require additional days in the office. 9/80 flex schedule optional after successful completion of 6 month probationary period.

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre tax dollars for parking. We also offer an RTD ‘eco pass’ to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

At Community Planning and Development, we envision, enable, and ensure a better Denver. Denver's Community Planning and Development Department is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring that all buildings are safe. Community Planning and Development plays a role in growing our world‑class city, while keeping its beloved features intact. From the skyscrapers of the Central Business District; to the walkable, mixed‑use neighborhoods of Central Park; to the charming Victorian effects of the Baker district, the staff at Community Planning and Development works to make Denver a great place to live, work and play. The department's three primary functions are planning, permitting and inspections. Learn more about how we're "BUILDING COMMUNITY" at www.DenverGov.org/CPD .

The City and County of Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department (CPD) is seeking an Energy Plans Reviewer to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert as it relates to the Denver Energy Code and International Energy Conservation Code for City staff and our external customers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and ensuring energy code design compliance for residential buildings in accordance with Denver’s amended energy codes
• Providing excellent customer service that helps external customers understand and apply energy code requirements
• Working with colleagues to update codes and resources
• Collaborating across multiple trades, disciplines, and City agencies
• Participating in development and implementation of energy code training programs
• Working with inspectors and contractors
• Other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience interpreting, using, applying energy codes (Denver Energy Code, IECC, Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code), as well as other building and energy related codes and standards (IRC, ACCA, RESNET, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of energy sources and how buildings use energy
• Experience with high performance residential HVAC design, design process, and project delivery
• Experience with energy modeling software to demonstrate compliance with IECC / HERS / Energy Star
• Ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines to establish and meet common goals
• Three years of direct design and project delivery or plan review experience
• Field experience as an inspector, HERS Rater, and / or energy auditor
• Residential HVAC or mechanical design experience
• Additional certifications for building energy use and simulation
• Genuine passion for supporting teams and customers to help them succeed; commitment to highquality outcomes and a collaborative, serviceoriented approach
• Ability to see the big picture of compliance and prioritize the most important areas; Strong intuition and judgment to guide projects toward successful outcomes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Thrives in a fastpaced environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities
• Certification for building energy use and simulation such as HERS Rater / IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist / ACCA Residential HVAC Design for Quality Installation, or related certification (strongly preferred)

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field as required by the specific opening
• Five (5) years’ experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.)
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application
• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

Application Deadline

Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.

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