Energy Engineer

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

April 13, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1323-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Engineer, 1323-YN-ADMINPRO - Energy Engineer

Business Title:

Energy Engineer

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The engineer in this position will develop and deliver programs to support energy efficiency and distributed onsite clean energy generation by partners across the Northwest, with a focus on industrial clients ranging in size and business type. The person in this position will lead the Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership, support programs such as our community solar programs, and act as a technical resource for other diverse projects within Washington State University’s Energy Program. This position will be responsible for leading or contributing to grant writing/ project development and reporting, technical assistance and client interface, and education efforts.

Washington State University's Energy Program has been providing unmatched energy services, products, education and information – all with a focus on advancing the economic and environmental well-being of our many diverse clients and partners, including large and small businesses, public and private utilities, local and state governments, tribes, federal agencies and facilities, manufacturing plants, professional and trade associations, schools, universities, national laboratories, and consumers. 

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. 

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $6,252.57 - $8,897.89 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline and three (3) years of related professional-level engineering experience. A Master’s degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. A Professional Engineer’s license may be required.

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Energy Program
Location: Olympia WA 98504

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

3) One example of your technical writing

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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