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SCL Seeking New Role: Energy Planning Analyst Supervisor

January 6, 2026 By SBC staff

Seattle City Light is looking for a new Energy Planning Analyst Supervisor. Is this your new dream job? Check out the brief description below, or click here to go right to Government Jobs to see the full listing.

In this role, you will provide supervision and leadership to a team of program managers responsible for designing, developing, and managing customer-facing products and services aimed at achieving defined business objectives. Key responsibilities include oversight of work planning and budgeting, employee development and performance management, contract negotiation and management, and delivering on assigned outcomes and milestones.

You will work with leadership to prioritize and execute strategy recommendations, map and oversee the development of new products and services in response to evolving customer needs, and work with program managers to optimize the performance of existing customer programs. You will also ensure that solutions are consistent and leveraged with other City Light, City and Regional offerings.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience bridging gaps within organizations, establishing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and engaging in continuous process improvement. This position reports to the Manager of Solutions Design and Management.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversight of Work Planning and Budgeting: manage cross-functional operations; supervise development of workplans; plan and map program transitions and milestones; oversee budget and spend plans; provide technical assistance in portfolio subject areas to other departments.
  • Employee Development and Performance Management: work as part of the PMO leadership team; collaborate to establish standards, tools, materials and training; supervise program managers, foster accountability and effective teamwork in the workplace.
  • Operations Management: create and manage consulting contracts; document policy and legal interpretations; responsible for business outcomes and reporting; monitor status and outcomes, ensuring adjustments are made as needed; identify and manage risk; respond to audit and compliance findings.
  • Delivering on Objectives in the Transportation Electrification Investment Plan: collaborate with stakeholders to align customer, community and utility values; advance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the design and delivery of programs; ensure cross-functional representation and alignment; represent City Light at public and professional events, maintaining relationships with industry and trade associates, and peer utilities.[SA1]

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Requires three years increasingly responsible professional experience in conservation planning and analysis at least two years of which are equivalent to a City of Seattle Energy Planning Analyst and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Ad­ministration, Economics, Engineering or a related field and the ability to supervise is desirable (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications – You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

  • Five or more years’ experience selecting and developing high-performing employees and supervising teams with enterprise-wide cross-functional work responsibilities.
  • Five years’ experience with transportation electrification, distributed energy resource and/or decarbonization technology programs (or a combination of education and/or experience that provide an equivalent background).
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on business outcomes and to identify and manage risk
  • Life-cycle management experience involving complex portfolios and adherence to adopted protocol.
  • Experience with stakeholder management, customer engagement, and building strategic partnerships.
  • Strong industry knowledge of demand-side management, distributed energy resources, customer utility programs, rate structures, regulatory considerations, and the layering effect of these components on power operations.
  • Proficient in budget management, contracting professional services, and contractor oversight and evaluation.
  • Industry certifications such as BPI, CEM, LEED, PgMP, or PMP
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience integrating multiculturalism, diversity, and equity into program design and building those skills amongst direct reports.
  • Ability to self-start, apply good judgment, and work collaboratively with very limited supervision.

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Seattle OSE New Position – Apply Before 10/14!

October 3, 2025 By SBC staff

The City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment is hiring two Building Decarbonization Compliance Specialists to join our Buildings and Energy team for policy roll-out and ongoing implementation of the new Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) law.

We’re seeking service-oriented individuals who are deeply passionate about reducing climate pollution in buildings and elevating the customer experience to ensure equitable and supportive environmental policy implementation. Ideal candidates have familiarity with building sciences/ or energy efficiency in buildings, strong research and analytical skills, and are comfortable presenting complex and technically nuanced information to a variety of audiences.

The application is currently open and closes on October 14 at 4pm. Salary range is $98,883 – $115,065 and classified as a Planning and Development Specialist 2.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks.

If you enjoy translating policy into action, and advancing environmental justice, apply to join OSE!

Position Description and Application

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/5091019/building-decarbonization-compliance-specialist?page=1&pagetype=promotionalJobs

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City of Tacoma Hiring Business Energy Programs Manager

September 2, 2025 By SBC staff

Tacoma Power’s Customer Energy Solutions Section is seeking an experienced Business Energy Programs Manager. This position is based in Tacoma, Washington, in the heart of the Puget Sound region near both urban amenities and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

As the Business Energy Programs Manager, you will lead a team of nine engineers and program professionals dedicated to designing and delivering energy programs for Tacoma Power’s commercial, industrial, government, institutional, and multifamily customers. Your role is to provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the development, marketing, and implementation of customer-focused energy services. Your team will identify and implement cost-effective energy solutions for a wide range of customer types and building systems, ensuring programs achieve measurable results.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Managing day-to-day energy program implementation, technical oversight, and ensuring alignment with utility goals and targets. Overseeing program development process from initial concept and market identification to pilot development and scale up, to on-going evaluation and maintenance, through to final exit strategy.
  • Preparing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences on programs such as energy efficiency, distributed generation, electrification, decarbonization, and load management.
  • Leading the technical review and approval of custom project savings analyses and associated measurement and verification (M&V) plans and reports in accordance with industry protocols and Tacoma Power standards. Develop program tools such as calculators, technical specifications, and workflow diagrams to support consistent, high-quality delivery. Monitoring program performance to make strategic adjustments as needed.
  • Managing the Commercial & Industrial budget (O&M and capital) and approving large conservation incentive payments.
  • Overseeing contract negotiations, preparing resolutions for the Public Utility Board (PUB), and securing approvals from senior management and, when required, City Council.

Does this sound like your next big move? Check out the full listing here: Business Energy Programs Manager | Job Details tab | Career Pages

 

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Job Opening: City of Seattle, Portfolio Segment Manager (EMA Supervisor)

May 1, 2025 By SBC staff

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.

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The Center for Green Schools is hiring! Regional Program Manager, School Energy Efficient IAQ Network

April 25, 2025 By SBC staff

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.

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City of Tacoma Hiring Principal Energy Management Engineer

December 6, 2024 By SBC staff

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!

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