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Position : Sr. Engineer – Energy Efficiency
Reports to : Lead Engineer
Compensation
- Competitive starting salary $95,900 – $122,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range : $95,900 – $149,700
Employment Classification : Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
Classification : Full Time, Exempt
Office Location : Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA
BACKGROUND
About Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.
Our Vision
Clean, affordable energy for everyone.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.
Our Location
Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Sr. Engineer would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.
What We’re Looking For :
The Sr. Engineer is a leader in the Planning and Evaluation group. They focus on the development, review and approval of energy efficiency measures, including new measures proposed by Program Delivery Contractors (PDC’s) and Program Management Contractors (PMC’s). The Sr. Engineer works with the Measure Development Manager and other engineers to review, approve, and document prescriptive and semi-prescriptive efficiency measures and their associated incentives, particularly related to residential or commercial HVAC equipment including heat pump systems.
As a subject matter expert, the Sr. Engineer develops and delivers training and coaching to others and contributes to efforts to update and continuously improve the measure development process and associated tools, templates, and documents. The Sr. Engineer ensures that approved offerings are technically sound and cost-effective or attain exception approval, and are consistent with Energy Trust requirements. In this capacity, the Sr. Engineer has final measure approval authority of their assigned measures, subject to Lead Engineer or Director review if required.
The Sr. Engineer is responsible for scanning for emerging products and relevant market and regulatory information. This may involve representing Energy Trust in regional bodies such as the Regional Technical Forum, committees and working groups of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance or other regional and national organizations. The individual will engage with program staff to develop and prioritize pilots, and other research to inform measure development. The Sr. Engineer also contributes to the oversight of technical field trials commissioned by Energy Trust and / or regional and national groups to verify measure savings or inputs. The Sr. Engineer is a technical resource for the organization, serving as an internal consultant for the review of new technologies, evaluations and market research.
This individual reports to the Lead Engineer.
What You’ll Do :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
What You’ll Need :
The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
What You’ll Get :
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust’s website .
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.
Salary : $95,900 - $149,700
