Join Golden Valley Electric Association as an Energy Management Specialist and make a meaningful impact on energy conservation efforts in Fairbanks. If you have experience in energy systems and auditing, this is your chance to apply your expertise while communicating complex technical topics to the public. You will play a pivotal role in fostering awareness and promoting sustainable practices within our community. The position offers a starting competitive pay rate of $33.64 per hour, Grade 9 based on experience. Embrace the opportunity to innovate and be mission-focused as you contribute to our cooperative's vision of fiscal responsibility and energy efficiency.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Defined Pension, 401(k) match, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements. We invite you to help drive the future of energy management in our vibrant community!

Let us introduce ourselves

GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

What does a Energy Management Specialist do?

As an Energy Management Specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will provide exceptional support to our cooperative's residential and commercial members through a variety of initiatives. Your role will involve delivering technical guidance on energy efficiency and beneficial electrification, while also engaging in public outreach to promote awareness of demand-side management strategies, including demand response and small-scale renewable energy programs. By offering administrative support for these critical projects, you'll help empower our members to make informed decisions about their energy consumption, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for the Fairbanks community.

Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our members' understanding of energy solutions that benefit both them and the environment.

Would you be a great Energy Management Specialist?

To excel as an Energy Management Specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a strong educational background, ideally with a BS degree from an ABET-accredited program in engineering, environmental sciences, community planning, or business development. An Associate degree combined with two years of relevant energy systems/audit experience or five years of electric utility work experience is also acceptable. A valid Alaska driver's license is required. Candidates should either hold or be willing to obtain certifications such as Energy Manager In Training or Energy Efficiency Practitioner within six months. Successful individuals will have a solid understanding of customer relations and energy use theories, as well as practical knowledge of solar systems, HVAC, lighting, motors, heat pumps, construction processes, building electrical systems, and load management technologies.

Strong communication skills are essential to effectively engage with members and foster community outreach.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Education:
  • BS degree from ABET accredited program with preference in engineering, environmental sciences, community planning, business development

or

• • an Associate degree in a similar field and two years of relevant energy systems/audit experience

or

• • five years of relevant electric utility work experience.

• A valid Alaska driver's license is required
• Energy Manager In Training, Energy Efficiency Practitioner or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Customer relations and energy use theory and practice.
• Solar systems, HVAC, lighting, motors, heat pumps, construction processes and practices, building electrical systems and load management technologies.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.