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Actalent is currently seeking an Energy Conservation Engineer for a position in Spokane, WA. This contract Energy Conservation Engineer position resides in the Energy Conservation Services Group (PEJ) within the Power Services (P) business line at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). BPA Energy Conservation advances the efficient use of energy throughout the Pacific Northwest by working with utility customers, trade allies, industry, and other partners. This engineering position will support BPA and our customers in meeting the conservation targets throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

+ Provide energy conservation project engineering and technical expertise while serving on BPA’s conservation service teams:

+ Perform outreach and customer service duties associated with developing and implementing energy conservation projects, creating new measure offerings, performing measurement and verification, and providing technical guidance and assistance.

+ Visit utilities and end-users to develop energy conservation project recommendations. Work with the utility and/or end user to help solve energy conservation problems or look for solutions where energy conservation can benefit both the end user and utility;

+ Present and help BPA management promote the energy conservation program and provide proactive customer service. The potential audience for presentation may include; utilities, federal agencies, trade allies (contractors, equipment vendors, distributors) and industry associations. This could be via phone, web or in person.

+ Serve as part of a team advancing BPA’s energy conservation offerings for commercial, industrial, residential and/or agricultural applications.

+ Design, model and analyze mechanical systems for review/final approval by BPA project manager and/or designated staff members.

+ Analyze systems and processes, including heat transfer, fluid dynamic and thermodynamic principles for energy conservation improvements. Provide recommendations for improvements to BPA project manager and/or designated staff members for final review and approval.

+ After EE system(s) installation, verify and document equipment installation and system performance to defined objectives and criteria including the measurement and verification of energy savings.

+ Conduct energy savings calculations and create energy models utilizing data analysis methodologies. Energy models are used to determine potential savings of new equipment, building retrofits or new construction. Different models are used for pre to post comparison of utility bills to determine energy savings.

+ Identify, develop and manage energy conservation projects with oversight of BPA project manager or designated staff member.

+ Verify customer satisfaction with project progress/completion.

+ May facilitate the following:

+ Project scoping.

+ Project development.

+ Technical analysis.

+ Equipment verification

+ Measurement and verification of energy savings

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

+ Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

+ Manufacturing / industrial degrees or a directly related technical/engineering degree will be considered.

+ 2 years of experience with energy conservation or renewable energy programs, projects and technologies is required.

+ A combined experience of 2 years or more in all of the following areas:

+ Experience auditing, modeling, and analyzing mechanical systems.

+ Experience analyzing systems and processes with heat transfer, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic principals for energy conservation improvements.

+ Experience with energy savings calculations, energy models (i.e. Energy Plus) and data analysis methodologies.

+ Project management experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spokane, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.