The Seattle 2030 District is a non-profit membership organization with a mission to support its members in creating and operating high-performance buildings that dramatically reduce energy, water, and transportation impacts. The District works to break down market barriers to building efficiency to make Seattle and the surrounding communities more sustainable and contribute to the region’s environmental resilience, livability, and affordability.

The organization’s membership consists of property owners, developers, managers and industry professionals and stakeholders that influence and support the built environment.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission towards its goals through development, facilitation, and execution of a strategic plan, management of multi-disciplinary programs and initiatives, and supervising a team of professional staff and consultants. The individual provides effective leadership, strategic direction, and organizational and financial management. The Executive Director must have the skills and experience to manage a broad range of tasks.

This position works closely with, and reports to, the Seattle 2030 District Board of Directors. View the full job description and application requirements here.

 

About NEEC and the Smart Buildings Center:
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) is a non-profit business association of the building efficiency industry. NEEC’s mission is to promote energy efficiency policies, programs and technologies that create jobs and foster economic growth and environmental improvement.

The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is a 501c3 organization with a mission to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of smart buildings technologies and practices through education and demonstration.  Through partnership with NEEC, the two organizations offer a physical meeting space in the Pacific Tower in Seattle and offer training, educational events and webinars, networking opportunities, and loan out diagnostic tools through the Center’s Tool Lending Library.

General Description:
NEEC is seeking an inspired, passionate, and dynamic Senior Project Manager to support the organization’s footprint with Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) operations, and act as a strategic lead and technical advisor on smart buildings technologies, overall building electrification and policies that support the role of higher performing buildings in the clean energy economy.  This role would entail managing multiple projects and clients, as well as seeking new and creative ways to drive the smart buildings conversation through curriculum and content development, trainings, and other initiatives with the Smart Buildings Center.  The role requires knowledge of grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings technologies, building systems and diagnostic tools, the energy management industry, and overall project management skills.  The position reports directly to NEEC’s Director of Education and Training and will work both independently and collaboratively throughout the organization, as well as with SBC partner organizations as needed. This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum on the topic of Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings and smart buildings technologies for NEEC’s Building Operator Certification program
• Manage process of creating and launching a credential in the operation of smart buildings to augment the BOC program
• Work with Certification team to enhance BOC certification exam with new content relevant to technologies and trends in building operations
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the demand for smart buildings through new programs and policies
• Generate and publicly present thought-leading ideas through public presentations, written resources, publishable articles, and/or blogs

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience with project management
• Familiarity with and passion for grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings, and smart buildings technologies
• Experience working with federal contracts and grants
• Ability to manage multiple projects, including planning, reporting, and meeting deadlines
• 5+ years’ experience in the building design, construction, facility operation, energy management, building science or related industry
• Excellent written communication skills and comfort speaking before large audiences
• Experience with commercial (preferred) or residential building codes
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders including building owners and operators, policymakers, and other industry professionals
• Experience with energy savings analysis both for individual buildings and a portfolio of buildings
• Ability to travel periodically
• Education/Training:  Baccalaureate degree in building science, engineering, architecture, environmental studies, planning or a related field OR a combination of education, prior work experience, and certifications, such as CEM or BOC

Compensation and Benefits:
NEEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include: employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance; IRA with 3% employer match; flexible paid time off; ability to work remotely; public transportation program.

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Melanie Danuser melanie.danuser@neec.net

Application deadline: December 3^rd, 2021

AESC is an energy consulting firm with a collaborative and professional work environment. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for talented people who share our passion.

AESC is seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Specialist or Building Operator to provide technical support to energy efficiency programs in our Portland, OR office. The successful candidate would bring experience across the variety of building systems common to commercial buildings, including but not limited to HVAC, lighting, boilers, Direct Digital Control (DDC), and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This position will not manage the operations at one specific facility, but rather will focus on working with several commercial building owners and occupants to identify and implement strategies in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of buildings resulting in energy savings. Other responsibilities may include whole building facility audits, energy analysis, and project development.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent customer engagement skills, and intellectual curiosity beyond their core scope. The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in the facilities management and/or building operations fields.

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About NEEC and the Smart Buildings Center:
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) is a non-profit business association of the building efficiency industry. NEEC’s mission is to promote energy efficiency policies, programs and technologies that create jobs and foster economic growth and environmental improvement.

The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is a 501c3 organization with a mission to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of smart buildings technologies and practices through education and demonstration.  Through partnership with NEEC, the two organizations offer a physical meeting space in the Pacific Tower in Seattle and offer training, educational events and webinars, networking opportunities, and loan out diagnostic tools through the Center’s Tool Lending Library.

General Description:
NEEC is seeking an inspired, passionate, and dynamic Senior Project Manager to support the organization’s footprint with Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) operations, and act as a strategic lead and technical advisor on smart buildings technologies, overall building electrification and policies that support the role of higher performing buildings in the clean energy economy.  This role would entail managing multiple projects and clients, as well as seeking new and creative ways to drive the smart buildings conversation through curriculum and content development, trainings, and other initiatives with the Smart Buildings Center.  The role requires knowledge of grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings technologies, building systems and diagnostic tools, the energy management industry, and overall project management skills.  The position reports directly to NEEC’s Director of Education and Training and will work both independently and collaboratively throughout the organization, as well as with SBC partner organizations as needed. This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum on the topic of Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings and smart buildings technologies for NEEC’s Building Operator Certification program
• Manage process of creating and launching a credential in the operation of smart buildings to augment the BOC program
• Work with Certification team to enhance BOC certification exam with new content relevant to technologies and trends in building operations
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the demand for smart buildings through new programs and policies
• Generate and publicly present thought-leading ideas through public presentations, written resources, publishable articles, and/or blogs

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience with project management
• Familiarity with and passion for grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings, and smart buildings technologies
• Experience working with federal contracts and grants
• Ability to manage multiple projects, including planning, reporting, and meeting deadlines
• 5+ years’ experience in the building design, construction, facility operation, energy management, building science or related industry
• Excellent written communication skills and comfort speaking before large audiences
• Experience with commercial (preferred) or residential building codes
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders including building owners and operators, policymakers, and other industry professionals
• Experience with energy savings analysis both for individual buildings and a portfolio of buildings
• Ability to travel periodically
• Education/Training:  Baccalaureate degree in building science, engineering, architecture, environmental studies, planning or a related field OR a combination of education, prior work experience, and certifications, such as CEM or BOC

Compensation and Benefits:
NEEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include: employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance; IRA with 3% employer match; flexible paid time off; ability to work remotely; public transportation program.

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Melanie Danuser melanie.danuser@neec.net

Application deadline: December 3^rd, 2021

McKinstry is looking to add a Renewables Development Director to our quickly growing PNW renewable energy division. The ideal fit for this position will be someone who has project development experience in the commercial and industrial (C&I) market vertical with a focus on solar PV and battery energy storage technologies. This position will be responsible for driving new business and the project development process for Renewable Energy projects across the PNW region from initial concept through client contract. In this position, you will work closely with internal teams as well as external parties to identify, pursue, and develop renewable energy projects. This position will play a key role in developing solar and storage projects that are integrated into larger energy projects that involve efficiency upgrades, lighting, controls optimization, active energy management, and resiliency solutions.

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Washington leads the nation in careers that demand competency and credentials in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Known as a hub of innovation and technology, Washington state is ripe to foster a robust ecosystem that develops a diverse and career ready workforce to meet this demand. Closing the gap in post-secondary attainment and STEM will create opportunities for living-wage careers that lead to greater economic security for Washingtonians.

Washington STEM is a statewide education nonprofit leveraging STEM for social change by removing barriers to credential attainment and creating pathways to long-term economic security for systemically underserved students. Founded on principles of equity, collaboration, and sustainability, Washington STEM creates solutions and partnerships that bring STEM education to Washington students, especially those historically underrepresented in STEM fields like students of color, girls and young women, students living in poverty, and students living in rural areas.

With a bold and ambitious goal to ensure students are career and future ready, Washington STEM seeks nominations and applications for a new CEO to work closely with board and staff as the organization implements its next strategic plan in support of a shared 2030 vision for Washington state. The new CEO will refine Washington STEM’s vision and direction for greater impact, championing the next strategic plan with the relationship building savvy and policy expertise to move toward systems change that ensures STEM and career readiness pipelines for the jobs of tomorrow. S/he/they will leverage a talented team, committed board, and strong networks with a clear articulation of how to move change for students farthest from STEM access and achievement to ensure the systems and resources support them to achieve their dreams.

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