Our friends at City of Seattle have a new job opening available, could this be your next role? Check out the brief summary below or click here to read the full listing on GovernmentJobs.com

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle’s electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

This position will manage on-going program performance across one or more program segments in the Customer Care and Energy Solutions program portfolio. The CCES Program Portfolio has four active program segments: Resource Acquisition, Affordability, Value-Added Services, and Transportation Electrification. Each segment is comprised of multiple programs whose individual objectives are aligned to achieve focused outcomes.

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating cross-functional and cross-division or department work in a highly matrix organizational structure to implement the portfolio segment. This includes oversight of program managers, achievement of key metrics, stakeholder outreach and engagement, and on-going strategic alignment and road-mapping of the segment.

This position will support operational strategy and planning across defined portfolio segments. Key functions include ensuring program alignment to policy and strategic outcomes, setting program business success factors, reinforcing customer and RSJ-centric design and stakeholder engagement, and delivery of key performance metrics and time-sensitive milestones. The portfolio segment lead will advise the portfolio management team and make recommendations that shape operational strategy and policy for program inclusion and implementation within the portfolio segment. This position will report to the Solutions Design & Management Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities – Here is more about what you’ll be doing:

• Oversee a team of program managers responsible for implementation and execution of programs assigned to one or more of the CCES portfolio segments.
• Set operational targets, oversee portfolio segment development and integrate stakeholder feedback on an ongoing basis to identify and implement solutions that meet customer and business needs.
• Provide strategic direction across portfolio segment(s) to better coordinate efforts across programs and stakeholders.  Evaluate, adapt, and recommend program models and approaches that align programs across the portfolio segment.  Work closely with City Light’s Customer Care and Energy Solutions portfolio management team to communicate segment needs.
• Advise and make recommendations to City Light and City executives on portfolio segment progress and recommend new policy initiatives or adaptive changes, as necessary.
• Lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support execution of portfolio segment goals and development of new goals or portfolio enhancements.  Oversee the outcomes of internal and external customer-facing teams and related outreach.
• Provide oversight and alignment on programmatic baselines, incentive and fee design, evaluation, and performance metrics.
• Manage regulatory and policy issues including reporting and communication requirements.
• Support development of budgetary requests, external contracting and other cost-management and oversight activities.
• Focus on employee development and coaching, working with staff to identify key skill sets and opportunities to develop them.  Assist and coach employees in effective management of highly matrixed program teams.
• Develop and deliver executive presentations and communicate business, technical and policy information in a manner accessible for a variety of audiences.
• Other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned above, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has: 
Baccalaureate Degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline and three years experience in professional commercial/industrial energy management analysis, with at least one year of supervisory or lead worker experience (Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).Desired Qualifications – You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Minimum of 7 years’ of progressively responsible experience providing strategic and operational support in policy, energy management, distributed energy resources, and/or decarbonization technology or related field.
• Experience setting strategy and long-term planning, including implementing policies and/or programs and providing outreach to key stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams and people in a cross-functional, matrix organization
• Leadership and coaching experience with key strategies to resolve conflict and bring strategic thinking / thought leadership.
• A proven ability to successfully develop relationships and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Proven program management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build trust and value-based relationships with employees at all levels of internal and external organizations, with a commitment to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent organizational analysis and systems thinking skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter and strong leader with sound judgement and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of public sector organization and practices; familiarity with city/municipal organizations preferred.
• Experience working with personnel and human relations policy and issues, including organized labor.

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council is seeking passionate and experienced Regional Program Managers to join our team and lead a transformative initiative focused on improving indoor air quality and energy efficiency in K-12 schools. Open positions are in the Midwest, Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic, South, and West regions, and at least one candidate will be hired for each region.

• USGBC Center for Green Schools_EE IAQ Regional Program Manager (Midwest)
• USGBC Center for Green Schools_EE IAQ Regional Program Manager (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic)
• USGBC Center for Green Schools_EE IAQ Regional Program Manager (South)
• USGBC Center for Green Schools_EE IAQ Regional Program Manager (West)

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the health and well-being of students and school staff while advancing sustainability in the built environment.

In this role, you will:

• Establish and lead a regional network of school system staff dedicated to improving IAQ and energy efficiency
• Provide regionally relevant training, technical assistance, and resources to support the development and implementation of comprehensive Energy Efficient IAQ (EE IAQ) Management Plans
• Manage an annual EE IAQ Fellowship Program, providing personalized support to district-level staff
• Collaborate with national Center for Green Schools staff and other Regional Program Managers to share best practices and advance the Center’s mission

Ideal candidates will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in K-12 school operations, IAQ, energy efficiency, or related fields
• A proven track record of building and supporting strong peer networks
• Existing K-12 school district connections and experiences within region
• Experience working with diverse communities and school districts
• Strong training, technical assistance, and coaching skills

If you are passionate about creating sustainable and healthy learning environments and have the skills and experience to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply!

Learn more and apply by region via USGBC’s Career Center here.

Tacoma Power’s Power Management division is looking for a Principal Energy Management Engineer to join their Business Customer Energy Solutions team. In this role you will develop and deliver energy conservation programs and secure energy efficiency measures with Tacoma Power’s commercial and industrial customers by conducting engineering technical activities. This work is critical to achieving energy conservation targets and providing other energy-related services for the commercial and industrial sectors for Tacoma Power’s Business Customer Energy Solutions section.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide customer technical services by preparing energy calculations related to refrigeration systems, industrial processes and compressed air, water and wastewater systems, HVAC systems, pumping and ventilation systems, motors and drives, lighting, and domestic water systems.
• Review calculations, energy evaluation reports and proposals prepared by
  consultants and others.
• Prepare or review computer energy simulation models of complex commercial buildings.
• Provide specifications, recommendations, and related engineering analyses; provide economic analyses of energy efficiency alternatives.
• Provide detailed measurement and verification protocols and evaluate energy performance of installed efficiency projects.
• Promote efficiency services to customers. Conduct field audits and inspections, interact directly with customers and trade allies such as engineering firms.
• Provide specialized technical input on energy conservation measures and technologies.
• Research and analyze technical information, new energy concepts, products and processes as related to the industrial and commercial building sector; prepare briefs and reports.
• Research, develop & implement energy efficiency programs, services and policies for the commercial and industrial sector.

Does this sound like a good fit? Head over to governmentjobs.com to apply now!

Our friends at NEEA have some exciting positions opening and are looking for qualified candidates like you! Check out these positions at Linkedin.com/jobs or you can click the job title to be taken directly to the job posting where you can apply.

A little about NEEA:

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of Northwest energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products services and practices. Since 1997, the region has achieved the equivalent to enough energy to power more than 700,000 Northwest homes each year.

The alliance is powered by harnessing the energy, brainpower, and innovative thinking of motivated professionals like you. NEEA places a high value on diversity, and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, identities and fields of expertise, with or without previous experience in the energy industry. Are you talented, committed, and motivated? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to apply to help us create a vibrant future for all Northwest communities.

Follow this link to the NEEA website and learn more about the organization.

Sr Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager is the business manager of one or more programs that transform markets for energy efficient products, services, and practices. This role will have a focus on a new Commercial Whole Building Efficiency project aimed at motivating and equipping the commercial building sector to undertake deep energy efficiency and decarbonization retrofits. Working with regional stakeholders, the project will deliver tools and resources that address known barriers to commercial sector engagement and develop a new commercial whole building market transformation program.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for:

• Assuring the overall design, planning, resourcing, and execution of assigned market transformation program(s).
• Leading and operationalizing the overall program strategy while building and managing critical market relationships to implement market transformation programs and is accountable for delivering the associated business results.
• Effectively collaborating, influencing and navigating challenging issues within Program teams
• Developing and ensuring timely implementation of program plans against milestones, as well as identifying, escalating, and resolving issues resulting from development efforts

The incumbent will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes for all.

Sr Product Manager

The Senior Product Segment Manager – Commercial Buildings contributes to NEEA’s strategic goal of filling the program “pipeline” with new resource efficient products, practices, and services in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. This position requires effective planning for the evolution of products through the full lifecycle stages of identification, assessment, confirmation and product readiness for deployment in a full-scale market transformation effort. Working across a wide range of products that use electric power and / or natural gas requires Senior Product Managers to contract with testing labs, industry experts, engineering firms, and other market partners to support the full range of analysis and testing of products.

NEEA’s product management team serves as product experts on assigned product lines, as well as conducting research on emerging technologies and practices that could bring energy and carbon savings and/or grid flexibility benefits for Northwest consumers. They partner closely with NEEA’s Market Transformation Managers and Program Managers and work in cross-functional teams as a key contributor to new and existing Market Transformation Initiatives.

This role will have a focus on a new Commercial Whole Building Efficiency project aimed at motivating and equipping the commercial building sector to undertake deep energy efficiency and decarbonization retrofits. Working with regional stakeholders, the project will deliver tools and resources that address known barriers to commercial sector engagement and develop a new commercial whole building market transformation program.

The Senior Product Segment Manager will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes for all.

Our friends at 2030 Districts Seattle are seeking a Sustainability Program Coordinator. If you’re looking for a change this could be a great fit for you!

About Seattle 2030 District:

The Seattle 2030 District is a collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering urban sustainability and resilience. Established as a public-private partnership, our mission is to create vibrant, environmentally-conscious urban areas by 2030 through innovative strategies and community-driven efforts. As a program of the Seattle 2030 District, the Bellevue 2030 District works to break down market barriers to sustainability in the city of Bellevue, Washington.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives within the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts. In particular, this role will focus on the 2030 goal for stormwater and outreach/education. The Sustainability Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of sustainable practices, engaging stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward ambitious environmental goals in stormwater management and toxics reduction.

This is a full-time, temporary, non-exempt position that is currently funded through May 2025. This role may transition to a permanent position with additional funding.

You can find more information or apply for this position here: Job Opportunities – Seattle (2030districts.org)

Our friends at CEL want to tell you about an exciting job opportunity!

Climate change is one of the most important issues of our time. Community Energy Labs is working to meet that challenge by helping to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings with our innovative, machine learning-powered SaaS platform.

We’re looking for a Lead Backend Engineer with experience building resilient event-driven microservices, and a deep hands-on devops skillset, to help us architect, scale, and operate our platform.

In this role, you’ll be the first full-time engineer on our team and will partner  with our Head of Engineering to design and implement solutions to our most important technical challenges as we move from successful prototype into production. This role will be rigorous and require a wide-ranging skill set (but we hope fun and rewarding) and our interview process reflects that.

Learn more about this role or apply here!