Senior Codes & Standards Engineer — Energy Efficiency

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA); Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Codes & Standards Engineer at NEEA leads energy codes and standards strategies to improve efficiency in the Northwest. Based in the Portland metro area or anywhere in NEEA's Northwest region, you represent NEEA in regulatory forums and guide cross-functional teams.

You will perform technical and economic analyses, support product managers, and help craft proposals and comments for code development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and advancement of codes and standards strategies for assigned technologies or products that support energy efficiency and grid benefits in the Northwest.
• Conduct technical and market analyses of existing and emerging technologies relative to regulatory opportunities and support evaluation of specifications, test methods, and performance metrics to align them for current and future regulatory frameworks.
• Implement codes and standards strategies within established frameworks and roadmaps in coordination with product managers and senior technical staff.
• Participate in state, regional, and national codes and standards development and adoption processes by supporting the development of technical analyses, proposals, comments, and related materials.
• Provide technical input to engagements with manufacturers, policymakers, utilities, and industry organizations to support codes and standards advancement efforts.
• Monitor technology, market, and policy developments relevant to assigned areas and communicate findings to inform strategy refinement.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and support presentations, comment letters, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support alignment between codes and standards activities, product planning, and market transformation objectives.
• Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to support the organization’s success.

Job description

The Senior Codes & Standards Engineer at NEEA leads energy codes and standards strategies to improve efficiency in the Northwest. Based in the Portland metro area or anywhere in NEEA's Northwest region, you represent NEEA in regulatory forums and guide cross-functional teams.

You will perform technical and economic analyses, support product managers, and help craft proposals and comments for code development.