NC State University Hiring for Extension Specialist – Clean Power and Energy Efficiency at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192524EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Extension Specialist – Clean Power and Energy Efficiency

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$53,925 – $78,669

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center

About the Department:

The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC), at NC State University advances a sustainable energy economy by educating, demonstrating and providing research and technical support for clean energy technologies, practices, and policies. This mission is accomplished through work in the following major program areas; Renewable Energy, Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency, Clean Transportation, Green Building, Economic Development, Energy Policy, Workforce Development and Education & Outreach. The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center serves as a resource for innovative, clean energy technologies through demonstration, technical assistance, outreach and training. More information about NCCETC is available at https://nccleantech.ncsu.edu.

The Clean Power and Energy Efficiency Program team at NCCETC assists industrial and commercial businesses and institutional clients solve energy management problems and reach their energy and/or sustainability goals. Through a wide range of educational, technical and financial assistance initiatives, the team broadly supports deployment of cleaner, more resilient distributed energy technology and efficiency options in North Carolina and across the Southeast, including:

• Combined Heat and Power
• Other Renewable and Non-renewable Distributed Generation
• District Energy
• Microgrids
• Energy Storage Technologies
• Energy Efficiency Technologies and Practices for Boilers and Steam Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Energy Intensive Processes, Fuel and Feedstock Flexibility, Motors, Fans, and Pumps, Process Heating, and Energy Management & Automation

Essential Job Duties:

The Clean Power and Industrial Efficiency Technical Specialist will assist in the performance of NCCETC’s activities under the US DOE-funded Combined Heat and Power Southeast Technical Assistance Project as well as help develop and implement projects and contribute to the delivery of other services, offered by the Center.

The individual in this position will work with the program team to complete site assessments for combined heat & power (CHP) and other clean energy technologies for industrial, commercial and institutional facilities. The work also includes identifying and disseminating best practices of CHP project development and operation, as well as policies or programs supporting this investment. The position requires the candidate to be organized and entrepreneurial with a technical familiarity with distributed generation and efficiency technologies.

Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting outreach to potential end-users and providing technical services to evaluate the feasibility of investment in distributed generation or efficiency technologies at their site.
• Supporting responses to consumers, industry representatives, nonprofit organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in regulatory proceedings or other relevant policy forums.
• Preparing technical reports and papers on issues affecting distributed generation and energy efficiency.
• Seeking new project opportunities, and assisting on developing funding proposals that are in line with the mission of the NCCETC.
• Supporting administrative functions for assigned projects, including preparation of regular progress reports, quarterly project reports, and budgets as needed and required by funding agencies.
• Updating program technical resources and publications.

Other Responsibilities:

• Mentoring student interns; interacting with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students at the University as requested to support research projects related to distributed generation.
• Supporting the Center’s applied research activities relating to renewable energy technology, grid integration of distributed generation, microgrid deployment, and advanced building and systems energy efficiency technologies.
• Collaborating with other NCCETC programs and NCSU departments on projects with broader sustainability objectives.
• Assisting in maintaining a contacts database of industry; federal, state, and regional governmental contacts; and other stakeholder contacts.
• Tracking team’s client-focused activities including requests for assistance, assistance provided, meetings, site visits, technical services and policy support.
• Willingness to travel for in- and out-of-state site visits, presentations and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; and
• Two or more years of work experience in distributed generation project development, including combined heat and power, solar PV, fuel cells, district energy, energy storage and microgrids or other related fields.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work as a team player, along with the capability to work independently with significant initiative on defined tasks and projects
• Experience and initiative to manage projects
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills between co-workers and relative clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Candidates with detailed and current, knowledge and skills in technical analysis of distributed generation and energy efficiency project development preferred
• Candidates with detailed understanding of electric and gas utility rates and various charges, ratchets, fees, etc. that affect energy costs preferred
• Candidates with working knowledge of southeastern state and federal policies affecting distributed energy, electricity markets and regulations, and air permitting and compliance preferred
• Experience with building systems energy modeling software such as Trane Trace 700, Carrier HAP or e-Quest
• Experience with state- and federal-funded grant project management and compliance practices; and
• Grant writing and marketing experience.

For Senior Extension Specialist:

• Two to 10 years of work experience
• Two or more years of work experience in distributed generation project development, including combined heat and power, solar PV, fuel cells, district energy, energy storage and microgrids or other related fields;
• Experience managing government grants or a significant on a non-grant initiative
• Experience supervising interns or staff

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

No

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

05/03/2023

Anticipated Close Date:

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, contact information for at least three professional references, and a short writing sample. Letters of Recommendation are not required when the application is submitted, however, will be required when interviewed. If available at the time of applying, they may be attached to the application.

Position Number:

00106285

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:

No

Department ID:

140150 – The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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