Engineering Specialist; Energy & Sustainability

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the Engineering Specialist position in the Facilities Services office. Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor for Sustainability, the Engineering Specialist (Energy & Sustainability) will analyze and validate utility data, including electricity, natural gas, water, waste, and fuels. 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 Energy Information Management System to support energy reduction and decarbonization goals.

The Engineering Specialist supports monthly and annual reporting on energy and water use, costs, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as regulatory compliance reporting, including AB 802 benchmarking and GHG inventory submissions. Trend analysis to identify peak demand and/or inefficiencies is a key aspect of this work.

This position also involves conducting or supporting energy audits, lifecycle cost analysis, and technical reviews of mechanical/electrical systems in support of energy efficiency upgrades and capital project planning. The Engineering Specialist helps identify and track utility incentives and rebates, recommends energy-efficient equipment, and contributes to the development of energy policy. They also provide energy-related training for field and court staff.

• Analyze and validate utility data (electricity, natural gas, water, waste, and fuels).
• Support sustainability-focused decision-making by identifying usage trends, verifying billing accuracy, and flagging inefficiencies.
• Maintain high-quality data in Energy Star Portfolio Manager and Energy Information Management System to support energy reduction and decarbonization goals.
• Support monthly and annual reporting on energy and water use, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions; support regulatory compliance reporting (AB 802 benchmarking and GHG inventory submissions).
• Perform trend analysis to identify peak demand and inefficiencies.
• Conduct or support energy audits, lifecycle cost analysis, and technical reviews of mechanical/electrical systems for energy efficiency upgrades and capital planning.
• Identify and track utility incentives and rebates; recommend energy-efficient equipment; contribute to energy policy development.
• Provide energy-related training for field and court staff.

Hybrid work arrangements are offered. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned location.

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flex Elect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a directly related field that would provide the knowledge and skills necessary for technical facility and construction engineering. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

- Valid driver’s license.

• Licensed PE, LEED AP, and CEM
• Project Management Certification – PMP
• Water Conservation Qualification – CWEP, QWEL, or CWM
• Energy Star Portfolio Manager benchmarking experience preferred
• Energy Modeling experience preferred
• Familiarity with ZNE buildings, LEED EBOM v4, T24/Cal Green preferred
• GHG Inventory Management & Calculation experience preferred
• Controls System Programming Logic experience
• Experience with Strategic Energy Management (SEM) initiatives such as ISO
  50001, Superior Energy Performance, Better Buildings Initiative