Energy Engineer II

wsu; Washington; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Insurance package

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking an Energy Engineer II to develop and deliver programs that support a wide range of distributed and onsite energy generation technologies and energy efficiency strategies for industrial and large commercial clients.

You will contribute to major initiatives like hydrogen programs, assist with grant proposals, and lead related funding activities while providing technical leadership across the Energy Program.

Qualifications

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline and at least two (2) years of related professional-level engineering experience.
• A Master's degree may substitute for up to 1 year of the required experience.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering certification may be preferred or required.
• Registration as a professional engineer in WA, or eligible for comity.
• Experience with energy analyses for large energy-using clients; onsite energy generation or energy efficiency projects.
• Strong writing, organizational, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programs supporting distributed and onsite energy generation technologies and energy efficiency strategies.
• Lead or contribute to strategic proposals and funding initiatives for regional stakeholders.
• Assist with project management, outcome tracking, reporting, and budget management.
• Serve as a technical resource for diverse projects within the Energy Program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Customer service

Strong communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in energy engineering

Master's degree in energy engineering (substitution)

FE/EIT or PE (preferred)

Washington state PE licensure or comity eligible

Tools

Energy analysis software

Databases

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Data visualization tools

Job description

Available Title(s): 1323-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Engineer 2

Business Title: Energy Engineer II

Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details: The Opportunity

As the Energy Engineer II for the Energy Program , you will develop and deliver programs that support a wide range of distributed and onsite energy generation technologies and energy efficiency strategies, with a focus on industrial and large commercial customers. You may also contribute to significant projects or programs such as the Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership program and our Washington State technical assistance program for green hydrogen.

You will also serve as a technical resource for other diverse projects within the Energy Program. In this role, you will contribute to or lead strategic relationship development, grant proposals, and funding initiatives to meet the evolving needs of regional stakeholders relating to energy. Additionally, you will assist with project management, outcome tracking, reporting, and budget management to ensure successful stewardship of grants and contract funding.

Additional Information: This is a full time (100 % FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime exempt.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2028. The position is renewed depending on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $ 9,550 - $11,216 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver
• For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline and at least two (2) years of related professional-level engineering experience.
• A Master's degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline may be substituted for up to 1 (one) years of the required experience.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering certification may be preferred or required.
• Mechanical engineer or power engineer preferred.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Washington, or registration as a professional engineer in another state, with the ability to get a WA license through comity.
• Experience in providing energy- related analyses for large energy-using clients (e.g. industrial or commercial clients); experience working with onsite energy generation technologies and/or with energy efficiency projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience providing high quality customer service to clients.
• Excellent organizational, technical writing, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with energy system performance analysis software, databases, spreadsheets, and processing applications.
• Analytical engineering skills including knowledge in the areas of data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Knowledge of common industrial systems such as compressed air, boilers, hydraulics, lighting, motors, and motor control systems.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial energy systems, such as combined heat and power, solar, wind, district heating, and/or geothermal.
• Knowledge of industrial process requirements such as in the food processing and wood products industries.
• Knowledge of fluid transport refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Knowledge of potential funding sources, and experience developing proposals for funding.
• Examples of preferred certifications: A licensed professional architect or engineer, Building Energy Assessment Professional ( BEAP ) certified by the American Society of Heating, refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ( ASHRAE ), a Certified Energy Auditor ( CEA ) certified by the Association of Energy Engineers ( AEE ), a certified energy manager ( CEM ) in current standing certified by the Association of Energy Engineers ( AEE ), an energy management professional ( EMP ) certified by the Energy Management Association ( EMA ).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical engineer or power engineer preferred.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://www.energy.wsu.edu/

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and N