Energy Efficiency Engineer

Description

This contract Energy Efficiency Engineer position resides in the Energy Efficiency Services Group (PEJ) within the Power Services (P) business line. The Energy Efficiency Services advances the efficient use of energy throughout the Pacific Northwest by working with utility customers, trade allies, industry, and other partners. This engineering position will support the company and their customers in meeting the 7th Power Plan targets throughout the Pacific Northwest.

• Provide energy efficiency project engineering and technical expertise while serving on the company's conservation service teams:
• Perform outreach and customer service duties associated with developing and implementing energy efficiency projects, creating new measure offerings, performing measurement and verification, and providing technical guidance and assistance.
• Visit utilities and end-users to develop energy efficiency project recommendations. Work with the utility and/or end user to help solve energy efficiency problems or look for solutions where energy efficiency can benefit both the end user and utility;
• Present and help management promote the energy efficiency program and provide proactive customer service. The potential audience for presentation may include; utilities, federal agencies, trade allies (contractors, equipment vendors, distributors) and industry associations. This could be via phone, web or in person.
• Serve as part of a team advancing the energy efficiency offerings for commercial, industrial, and/or agricultural applications.
• Design, model and analyze mechanical systems for review/final approval by the project manager and/or designated staff members.
• Analyze systems and processes, including heat transfer, fluid dynamic and thermodynamic principles for energy efficiency improvements. Provide recommendations for improvements to the project manager and/or designated staff members for final review and approval.
• After EE system(s) installation, verify and document system performance to defined objectives and criteria including the measurement and verification of energy savings.
• Conduct energy savings calculations and create energy models utilizing data analysis methodologies. Energy models are used to determine potential savings of new equipment, building retrofits or new construction. Different models are used for pre to post comparison of utility bills to determine energy savings.
• Identify, develop and manage energy efficiency projects with oversight of the project manager or designated staff member.
• Verify customer satisfaction with project progress/completion.
• May facilitate the following:
  • Project scoping.
  • Project development.
  • Technical analysis.

Qualifications

• This position is NOT open to Foreign Nationals.
• Public Trust is not required.
• This position is located in Spokane, WA.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
• No PPE, No Certs, No Medical Monitoring
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
  • Manufacturing / industrial degrees or a directly related technical/engineering degree will be considered.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in energy efficiency engineering.
• A combined experience of 2 years or more in all of the following areas:
  • Experience auditing, modeling, and analyzing mechanical systems.
  • Experience analyzing systems and processes with heat transfer, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic principals for energy efficiency improvements.
  • Experience with energy savings calculations, energy models (i.e. Energy Plus) and data analysis methodologies.
  • Project management experience.
• PE license is preferred

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $39 - $40