Senior Energy Management Engineer

Senior Energy Management Engineer

Salary

$113,568.00 - $159,910.40 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

T0100-26

Department

Power

Division

Power Management

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Powers Power Management team is looking for a Senior Energy Management Engineer to join their team. The Senior Energy Management Engineer plays a critical role in developing and delivering energy programs for Tacoma Power's commercial and industrial customers. In this role, you will conduct advanced level engineering technical activities to help customers meet their energy goals, meet Tacoma Power program requirements, and ultimately contribute to Tacoma Power's strategic and compliance goals, including energy conservation targets. This position is responsible for in-depth stakeholder and customer engagement, project management, and will play a key role in higher level program development and management . As the customer energy program portfolio evolves, you will contribute to program design, development and continuous improvement activities to ensure that Tacoma Power continues to meet customer energy needs and adapt to the rapidly changing energy industry...

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing energy calculations related to commercial and industrial customer facilities, includingrefrigeration systems, industrial processes and compressed air, water and wastewater systems, HVAC systems, pumping and ventilation systems, motors and drives, lighting and domestic water systems
• Reviewing calculations and energy simulation models, energy evaluation reports and proposals prepared by consultants and others
• Providing specifications, recommendations, and related engineering analyses; provide economic analyses of energy efficiency alternatives, load management and billing/rate impacts
• Providing detailed measurement and verification protocols and evaluate energy performance of installed efficiency projects
• Conducting field audits and inspections and interact directly with customers and trade allies such as engineering firms
• Performing complex energy analyses using large datasets, developing statistical and regression models, quantifying project and program impacts; creating analytical tools and performance metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate and verifiable results.
• Researching and developing reports for new technologies for mechanical systems, products, and processes relevant to commercial and industrial energy systems.
• Partnering with program managers in cross-functional teams, to contribute to program design, development, and continuous improvement, including improving program workflows, developing quality-control practices, creating and testing technical tools, and supporting training efforts that ensure consistent and accurate delivery of customer energy programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or directly related field

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering desired;

Minimum Experience*

4 years of progressively responsible professional-level engineering experience

• Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Apply

All interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, were on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, youll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Annual Salary: $113,568.00 - $159,910.40

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelors degree in the following field? *Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Other
• N/A

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Do you have 4 years of progressively responsible professional-level engineering experience? *Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your experience/ knowledge with mechanical systems in buildings, particularly within industrial facilities.

05

Please describe your experience working with large data sets.

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One of the Citys Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.

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Employer City of Tacoma

Address Human Resources Department

747 Market Street

Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone 253-591-5400

Website http://www.tacoma.gov