Salary: $59.93 - $69.83 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Term Limited, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00307
Department: Seattle City Light
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/25/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position DescriptionWe invite you to join the Customer Energy Solutions' Design Management team of program managers and craft Seattle's efficient and resilient energy future! We are currently hiring a benefit-eligible, Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Senior Energy Management Analyst (EMA) to act as program manager and lead our cross-functional teams to ensure that defined business goals and objectives are met.
The Solutions Design and Management unit in CES is responsible for designing and managing our portfolio of customer-facing energy programs. If you are flexible, a system thinker, excel in collaboration, and have an aptitude for technical learning, you will be successful in this role. You will serve as program manager for customer-facing products and services offered to customers within the CES portfolio. Program Managers are responsible for overlaying the CES program management and life-cycle framework onto assigned work. Assignments for this position may focus on energy efficiency, flexible loads, demand response, distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, affordability, and/or electrification programs. This position is expected to last through September 25, 2026, and reports to the Energy Management Analyst Supervisor.
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.
Job ResponsibilitiesHere is more about what you'll be doing: Design Innovative Programs. Apply design-thinking and customer and contractor engagement tactics through an iterative program life cycle to craft, build, implement and be responsible for the operation of innovative clean-energy programs, ensuring that tools and documentation support efficient and effective program operation and delivery.
Deliver on Business Objectives. Apply a standard program management framework to align partners and direct cross-functional teams to complete milestones and deliver on program objectives such as crafting a workplan, navigating sophisticated decision-making, handle budget and risk needs, and communicate success.
Manage Stakeholders. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with program stakeholders. Work with peers and leadership to identify resources and overcome barriers. Collaborate across divisions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our offerings. Represent City Light at public and professional events, maintaining relationships with industry associates and peer utilities.
Manage Contracts and Consultants: Build and lead consulting contracts to support effective program management. Identify scope of work and navigate purchasing and contracting processes to select, onboard, and coordinate ongoing delivery and invoicing of consulting resources.
QualificationsRequired 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:
- Three or more years' experience in designing and leading energy programs.
- Demonstrated experience involving complex programs and adherence to adopted protocol. Experience leading business strategy, risk, and professional services contracts.
- Experience with stakeholder management, customer engagement, and building strategic partnerships.
- Strong industry knowledge of demand-side management, distributed energy resources, customer utility programs, rate structures, regulatory considerations, renewable energy, wholesale power markets, grid services, and the layering effect of these components on power operations.
- Industry certifications such as BPI, CEM, CMVP, LEED, PgMP, or PMP.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience integrating race and social justice considerations into program design and building those skills amongst stakeholders
- Ability to self-start, apply good judgment, and work collaboratively with very limited supervision.
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.
Additional InformationThe full salary range for this position is $59.93 to $69.83 per hour.
Application ProcessPlease 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 accepted.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 , and the A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with 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:
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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:
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Energy Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field?
- Energy Management
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Related Field
- Unrelated Field
- I have no degree
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How many years of experience do you have designing and leading energy programs?
- No experience
- Less than 3 years of experience
- 3 to 4 years of experience
- 4 to 5 years of experience
- More than 5 years of experience
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Please briefly describe your experience managing complex portfolios while adhering to laws, protocols, policies, and/or procedures.
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Which of the following do you possess? Check all that apply. *Please note that any certification or license marked should also be noted on your application and/or résumé.
- BPI
- CEM
- CMVP
- LEED
- PgMP
- PMP
- I have none of these licenses/certifications.
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Do you possess a current, valid Washington State Drivers License?
- Yes
- No, but I can obtain a valid Washington State Drivers License by the time of hire.
- No, and I will not be able to obtain a valid Washington State Drivers License.
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