Energy Management Analyst, Senior - Strategic Technology Transfer

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.
Seattle City Light is seeking a Senior Energy Management Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert for the Utility's Strategic Technology Transfer program. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of new technology projects, and supporting City Light customers as they increase their electrification. The team is currently working on ferry electrification, flexible load projects, supporting customer hydrogen projects, transit bus electrification, and two grant-funded studies on eco-districts. This position reports to the Energy Management Analyst Supervisor.
City Light's Electrification and Strategic Technology Division oversees the utility's efforts related to transportation and building electrification, grid modernization and Strategic Technology. With increasing electrification, the overall goal is to provide solutions for added growth and improved reliability implemented in an equitable fashion across the service territory.Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for new strategic technologies being deployed across the electric utility industry and adopted at City Light for or by customers, including solar PV, battery storage, eco-districts, etc.
• Review technical analyses prepared by Energy Management professionals for compliance with Seattle City Light policies, drivers, and objectives, including energy efficiency solutions.
• Monitor work progress of EPRI projects and programs that City Light participates in, such as Electrification, Customer Technologies, and Advanced Buildings.
• SCL lead for two clean hydrogen projects underway with Pacific Northwest National Lab, including one with Port of Seattle's partnership. Subject matter expert for SCL's green, clean hydrogen work, assisting customers with adoption of this technology. SCL technical representative on the DOE PNW Hydrogen Hub.
• Provide technical assistance to other departmental units regarding electrification.
• Provide significant subject matter expertise related to building systems and energy efficiency projects.
• Direct the development of business processes and procedures to ensure compliance with overall program and project goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, 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 or industrial Energy Management analysis (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:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Experience with New Grid Technology Asset implementations, customer services connections, and utility operations
• Experience with Distribution or Grid-Edge equipment installation and operations
• Experience coordinating activities which impact engineering, field crews and operations personnel
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The full salary range for this position is $52.52to $61.19 per hour.
Application Process
Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.Employment Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time