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ENERGY ANALYST

California Energy Commission
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Standards Tools Development Unit of the Efficiency Division, the incumbent is responsible for work of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical energy assignments in the field of project management of software development and maintenance, technical support, and engagement with interested parties. This Unit has primary responsibility of developing, enhancing, and maintaining software tools and compliance manuals in support of the California Energy Code and statewide building decarbonization policies.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at CalHR. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location.

Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ENERGY ANALYST
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-515629
Position #(s):
535-430-5837-001
Working Title:
Standards Tools Energy Analyst
Classification:
ENERGY ANALYST
$4,047.00 - $5,125.00 A
$4,381.00 - $5,598.00 B
$5,255.00 - $6,731.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento.

The California Energy Commission seeks an Energy Analyst in the Building Standards Branch. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally.

This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:
1) Create an online 
CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov.

2) Complete and pass the EA exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.

3) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the “Required Application Package Documents” section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.

State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.

2) The Job Control number 515629 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number 430-237 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.

5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, trends, and terminology of the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards and energy programs.
  • Knowledge of energy modeling principles, techniques, and building simulation software.
  • Knowledge of or experience with whole building simulation program(s) and California building energy compliance software (CBECC) for modeling single-family, nonresidential, and multifamily projects.
  • Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to proactively solve problems, identify, and assess alternatives.
  • Willingness as a learner to do routine or detailed work in order to learn the practical application of energy efficiency principles.
  • Flexibility, willingness, and ability to accept increasing responsibility.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

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