Senior Codes & Standards Engineer

About the role

The Senior Codes & Standards Engineer leads and advances appliance, equipment, and building energy codes and standards strategies to improve energy efficiency outcomes in the Northwest. This role evaluates existing and emerging technologies for regulatory applicability, applies expert technical and market judgment, and shapes proposals influencing state, regional, and national rulemaking. The Senior Engineer serves as NEEA’s primary technical representative in external regulatory and stakeholder forums, leads complex technical and economic analyses, and provides guidance to peers and cross-functional partners. Success requires deep technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to integrate technical, market, and policy considerations in complex regulatory environments.

This position is open to candidates based in the Portland, Oregon metro area or anywhere within NEEA's Northwest region (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana). Finalists must have eligibility to work in the U.S., as NEEA does not provide visa sponsorship or support remote work outside the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and advancement of codes and standards strategies for assigned technologies or products that support energy efficiency and grid benefits in the Northwest.
• Conduct technical and market analyses of existing and emerging technologies relative to regulatory opportunities, and evaluate specifications, test methods, and performance metrics to align them with current and future regulatory frameworks.
• Implement codes and standards strategies within established frameworks and roadmaps in coordination with product managers and senior technical staff.
• Participate in state, regional, and national codes and standards development and adoption processes by supporting technical analyses, proposals, comments, and related materials.
• Provide technical input to engagements with manufacturers, policymakers, utilities, and industry organizations to advance codes and standards efforts.
• Monitor technology, market, and policy developments relevant to assigned areas and communicate findings to inform strategy refinement.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and support presentations, comment letters, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align codes and standards activities with product planning and market transformation objectives.
• Perform other duties as necessary or desirable to support the organization’s success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide direction, guidance, and coaching to work group members and external contractors, partners, or vendors. Responsibilities may include scheduling, orienting, and training others on applicable policies, procedures, and techniques to ensure work success.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 (exempt). Salary is based on the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.