Engineering Specialist

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Specialist (Energy & Sustainability) with the Facilities Services office.

The Engineering Specialist will be responsible for analyzing and validating utility data, including electricity, natural gas, water, waste, and fuels, for courthouses in the assigned regions in Central and Southern California. The role supports sustainability-focused decision-making by identifying usage trends, verifying billing accuracy, and flagging inefficiencies. A significant focus is on maintaining high-quality data in platforms such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) to support energy reduction, water conservation, and decarbonization goals.

The Engineering Specialist supports the monthly and annual reporting of energy and water use, costs, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as regulatory compliance reporting, including GHG inventory data compilation and support for Assembly Bill (AB) 802 benchmarking. Trend analysis to identify peak demand, abnormal water use, and inefficiencies is a key aspect of this work.

This position also involves conducting or supporting energy and water audits, life cycle cost analysis, and technical reviews of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in support of energy efficiency, water efficiency, and waste reduction upgrades and capital project planning. The Engineering Specialist helps identify and track utility incentives and rebates, recommends energy- and water-efficient equipment, and contributes to the development of energy, water conservation, and waste reduction policy.

The position serves as the technical water and waste resource for the Sustainability Unit and provides related educational training for the field staff and court staff.

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule‑making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations.

As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work‑life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7‑minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San…