Energy & Professional Services Manager

Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

GENERAL SUMMARY
 

Provide the vision, leadership, and management for the Energy and Professional Services department.  Manage the development of professional services, energy programs, and new power facilities.  Help set business development goals and develop plans and metrics to drive achievement of those goals.  Ensure proper implementation and management of new projects and programs as assigned.  Oversee and manage budgets for typical project, program, and business line development ranging from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of millions for larger projects.  Oversee and manage the development and implementation of programs and requirements for new generation, services, and energy markets projects.  Ensure existing programs are run with a focus on excellence and cost-effectiveness.  Supervise staff activities; provide leadership, guidance, work management and administration of the Energy and Professional Services organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop new product or service ideas and opportunities to and through the point of implementation. 

• Collaborate with peer managers to understand and take on development and implementation of new opportunities and drive them to completion.

• Interface with member utilities and other outside entities through established or self-generated opportunities

• Lead development of cost/benefit and risk evaluations and presentations to appropriate review boards and management, using established procedures, policies, and processes.

Manage and direct development and implementation phases of project/program development for new energy/professional services and generating facilities/programs, including: engaging appropriate EN departments; preparation of project proposals and term sheets; formation and leadership of project teams; hiring of outside technical and environmental consultants; identification and development of project sites; obtainment of management, board and regulatory approvals; management of the procurement of equipment and services; arrangement of project financing; coordination with O&M Services for O&M cost projections and project transition plans and checklists; and arranging for construction management services.

Manages employees using established Energy Northwest policies, procedures, and practices. Communicates a common vision consistent with that of the leadership team. Review and approve (per procedure) the work generated by department personnel. Encourage and provide training and development for staff personnel to assure high performance, opportunity to progress and maintain good morale in the organization. Make recommendations/review promotions, salary changes, transfers and terminations. Resolve personnel issues, allocate work, review and approve procedures, assist and train subordinates as necessary.

Provide public power industry leadership and create Energy Northwest brand recognition, leveraging joint operating agency advantages toward increasing Energy Northwest’s support of public power. Develop and maintain industry liaisons and current expertise for assigned power resource technologies, including attendance and/or participation on industry committees and forums, review of technical journals and periodicals and completion of selected training classes and seminars. Develop and/or enhance project management standards, processes or procedures used in generation project development.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant progressive experience. Two years of experience in a formal leadership role is required. 

OR in lieu of degree, requires a high school diploma/GED and 20 years of progressive experience in areas listed above.

Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of two years of required experience.

Pay Range

The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)