Energy Efficiency Engineer
Energy Efficiency Engineer
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$ 65410 - 178999
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Closes: June 12 2025
Starting Range: $65410 to $126439 (See full salary breakdown below)
Full Range: $65410 to $178999
Job Description
To carry out engineering assignments related to both utility-side and customer-side energy efficiency measures. To perform engineering work in the above areas which requires broad technical and company knowledge as well as originality and judgement in the technical analysis and independent evaluation selection and modification of standard techniques procedures and criteria. This position will work on engineering assignments related to mechanical and electrical system analysis both on the customer and utility sides of the meter. Work will involve measurement analysis and reporting of efficiency measures in HVAC process heating and cooling compressed air hydraulics lighting refrigeration and other systems for Avista and Avista customers. To perform engineering work in the above areas using industry standard techniques where independent judgement is utilized in both the technical and financial analysis product review and reporting in measures related to the energy consumption in residential/commercial/industrial/utility facilities and processes.
This work requires timely and accurate one-on-one communication to customers at every level regardless of technical knowledge. This role is primarily focused on larger commercial and industrial customers efficiency measures in partnership with Avistas Account Executives. The works will also assist Avistas Energy Efficiency Program Managers with the creation implementation and analysis of efficiency programs.
- Collaborate with the Account Executives to identify and/or analyze/measure/verify Customer Energy Efficiency Opportunities.
- Collaborate with various internal Engineering groups to identify and/or analyze/measure/verify Energy Efficiency projects and Demand Response Projects.
- Assist customers with understanding the impacts of various energy efficiency measure options.
- Provide estimates for energy efficiency projects for the purposes of budgeting.
- Meet with customers onsite to learn and understand their energy usage and opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Complete research and analysis of new innovations within the energy efficiency sector.
- Develop Energy Efficiency Programs as the technical lead and in collaboration with the Program Managers and Analysts.
- Safely install and collect electrical data collection devices in commercial and industrial facilities.
- Represent Avistas interests on various energy efficiency industry committees.
- Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program.
- Effective and flexible communication skills.
- Clear and concise writing skills.
- 0-1 years engineering work experience preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of engineering work experience required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of engineering work experience required.
- Minimum of four (4) years engineering work experience required.
- Minimum of eight (8) years engineering work experience required
- Professional Engineering License
- Demonstrated skills illustrating use of productivity presentation and analytical tools specific to area of expertise
- Demonstrated technical leadership within engineering
- Demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties
- 3 Years of related Energy Efficiency Engineering Experience.
- Experience with residential/commercial/industrial HVAC systems and controls.
- Professional Engineer License (PE).
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
- Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).
- Experience with building energy usage modeling software (EnergyPlus DesignBuilder Simergy etc.).
Other combinations of experience training and education may be considered.
Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.
To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employees various levels of knowledge skills and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.
Benefits
At Avista we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical mental and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse engaged and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical dental vision life and disability coverage retirement benefits incentive plans wellness resources time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation four distinct seasons and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more please visit our benefits website at screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
