Remote Carbon Management Specialist; Direct Air Capture

Do you have experience with carbon removal or direct air capture technologies? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Carbon Management Specialist to analyze and advance technologies for direct air capture of atmospheric carbon that uses mechanical processes, chemical processes, or both, in support of California’s carbon neutrality goals.

The person hired will be an Energy Analyst or Associate Energy Specialist state classification in the Manufacturing & Carbon Management Unit of the Energy Research and Development Division (ERDD).

ERDD deploys over $200 million annually to advance new scientific approaches and technology innovations to meet the state’s clean energy and climate change policies.

The MCM Unit is part of the broader Industry & Carbon Management Branch, which advances technologies to decarbonize the industrial sectors, improves demand flexibility to maintain electric grid stability and control costs, and advances carbon removal and utilization technologies and strategies.

The MCM Unit focuses on technology for decarbonization of industrial processes via process modifications, electrification, or other means and carbon management, including direct air capture of atmospheric carbon, point source capture, and carbon utilization.

• Background in carbon capture, removal, utilization, and storage and broader industrial decarbonization strategies is preferred.
• Research and analytical skills and ability to make well-supported recommendations for planning and decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work activities, and deliver high-quality, timely work products.
• Ability to draft, review, and edit technical information for various audiences, including Commission leadership and the public.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute toward shared goals.
• Ability to effectively write and edit technical program information.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively.
• Ability to use a variety of analytical techniques.
• Ability to learn and apply project management principles.

Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside in California before starting.

• Resume
• School Transcripts
• State application template (STD 678 document)
• Cover letter – no more than one page

For any questions about these positions or the application process please email  to connect with the CEC recruitment team.