Senior Building Technologies Specialist

Job Responsibilities

Research and evaluate building electrification products, technologies, and design approaches.
Design, develop, and deliver educational content, tools, and resources on building electrification topics for a diversity of audiences in virtual and in-person settings.
Conceptualize, plan, and design lab-scale and in-situ evaluations and demonstrations of building electrification products, technologies, and design approaches for the purposes of assessing and comparing performance, capabilities, practices, and features.
Lead projects, programs, and project teams with strong project and time management skills; these efforts may include (but not limited to) capital improvement projects, pilots, demonstrations, education programs, et cetera.
Provide technical assistance on building electrification topics to internal and external stakeholders.
Establish relationships within the city, public-sector partners, and market actors for collaboration on programs, projects, and programming.
Contribute to and draft articles, white papers, reports, grant proposals, blog postings, newsletter entries on behalf of Lighting Design lab and City Light.
Represent the Lab and City Light at local and national industry conferences and gatherings, and contribute to industry-led committee work including codes and standards development.
Develop and conduct technology evaluation and validation processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Expert knowledge of, understanding of, or experience with the following concepts:
• 4 or more years of designing or managing construction projects, as well as experience and knowledge of residential and commercial building science and electrification technologies, topics, and design practices, including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical panels
• 2 years of experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, organizing, problem-solving, and project implementation, as well as leading and supporting matrixed teams
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and/or the general public on public-facing projects
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technical skills and concepts
• Demonstrated self-starter with sound judgment and ability to identify and develop solutions to project management problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Knowledge of public sector organization and practices; familiarity with city/municipal organizations
• Strong interest in and commitment to advancing racial and social equity
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills

Desired Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of, understanding of, or experience with the following concepts:
• 4 or more years of designing or managing construction projects, as well as experience and knowledge of residential and commercial building science and electrification technologies, topics, and design practices, including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical panels
• 2 years of experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, organizing, problem-solving, and project implementation, as well as leading and supporting matrixed teams
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and/or the general public on public-facing projects
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technical skills and concepts
• Demonstrated self-starter with sound judgment and ability to identify and develop solutions to project management problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Knowledge of public sector organization and practices; familiarity with city/municipal organizations
• Strong interest in and commitment to advancing racial and social equity
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills