Energy Code Specialist

Job Summary

This position coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the City’s building energy codes while providing analytical and coordination support to climate-related initiatives. The role manages code cycles, compliance processes, training, and stakeholder engagement, and contributes data-informed insights to support building performance and climate objectives.

About the Role

The salary range for this position is $85,272.51 - $115,118.02 annually with a hiring range of $85,272.51 - $100,195.26, depending on qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions

• Cookbook: Coordinate development, adoption, and implementation of building energy codes and related amendments in alignment with City goals.
• Cookbook: Manage long-term planning and short-term update cycles for building energy codes, including evaluation of performance and compliance outcomes.
• Cookbook: Collaborate with internal departments, regional partners, the County, and State agencies to support consistency and best practices across jurisdictions.
• Cookbook: Provide analytical interpretation of building performance, compliance, and energy-related data to inform recommendations and program adjustments.
• Cookbook: Support climate initiatives by supplying technical, policy, and data analysis related to building energy use and performance.
• Cookbook: Develop and deliver training for inspectors, plans examiners, engineers, and other staff on energy code requirements and updates.
• Cookbook: Maintain educational materials, guidance documents, and web resources for contractors, developers, and property owners.
• Cookbook: Provide staff-level interpretation of energy and building performance code requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Cookbook: Track metrics related to building energy codes, identify trends or gaps, and propose process improvements.
• Cookbook: Present energy/building code related recommendations to the Loveland Utilities Commission, Construction Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and City Council.

Other Job Functions

• Cookbook: Monitor and support alignment with state and regional initiatives such as Building Performance Colorado and model building codes.
• Cookbook: Participate in interdepartmental, interagency, and professional meetings related to energy codes and building performance.
• Cookbook: Assist with program coordination activities including reporting, documentation, and presentations.
• Cookbook: Support evaluation of pathways for electric-ready, solar-ready, and higher-performance construction practices.

Qualifications

• Cookbook: Education: Required: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science or related field from an accredited college or university required. Master Electrician license may also qualify depending on experience.
• Cookbook: Experience: A minimum of five (5) years related experience required, preferably working in the building energy code and/or electric utility sector. Preferred: Prior experience in municipal utility setting.
• Cookbook: Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Cookbook: Knowledge: Knowledge of building energy codes, building science principles, and construction practices.
• Cookbook: Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret data related to building performance, compliance, and energy use. Skill in coordinating with diverse stakeholders across technical, policy, and operational contexts. Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing, presentations, and training settings. Familiarity with state and model initiatives such as Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, Model Green Code, and Model Low Energy and Carbon Code.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Cookbook: Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Cookbook: Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Benefits

• Cookbook: Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• Cookbook: A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Cookbook: Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Cookbook: Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Cookbook: Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Cookbook: Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Cookbook: Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• Cookbook: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Cookbook: Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Cookbook: Tuition Reimbursement
• Cookbook: Employee Referral Program
• Cookbook: Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Cookbook: Employee Recognition Program
• Cookbook: Exceptional work-life balance
• Cookbook: Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Cookbook: Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.