Energy & Sustainability Fellow

Building solutions – including energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization – are a major climate mitigation strategy for the City of Bellevue and the wider Puget Sound region. Modernizing our buildings will also help to protect the places we live, work, learn, and play against worsening climate impacts – like extreme heat or smoke. Modernizations might look like EV station installation and management or building HVAC system performance improvements. This position will contribute to and lead projects to advance solutions for municipal and community buildings.

If you care about climate or sustainability – and want to learn and implement practical building and energy solutions – this is a valuable opportunity for you!

About the City of Bellevue

Bellevue is building the city of the future. Our welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community attracts technology pioneers, outdoor enthusiasts, and family-focused professionals from around the world. At Bellevue, you will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, and being a part of the community's vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It is what makes Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Position Overview & Description

The Energy & Sustainability Fellow may support or lead the following initiatives to advance energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization for municipal and community facilities:

• Bellevue facilities portfolio energy and water monitoring and management
• Clean Buildings Incentive Program
• Grant writing and management
• Policy and programming research
• Plug load management pilot project
• Electric vehicle charging station management initiatives
• Capital project delivery coordination
• Lighting as a Service projects

Typical workdays and hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, with two days per week in-person and three days per week remote. This position will be supervised by Facilities & Asset Management Department staff, but will also report to Community Development Department staff for some assignments.

City of Bellevue staff will engage the Energy & Sustainability Fellow about their interests to finalize their scope of work and identify training and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Produce, track, manage, analyze, and communicate data
• Develop presentations or reports
• Engage internal or external clients and stakeholders
• Research programs, policies, or resources (like partnerships or grants)
• Design, implement, evaluate, and improve initiatives

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Coursework in engineering, energy systems, or similar experience preferred.
• Education or experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, data analysis, program administration, project management, or related fields.
• Ability to work in teams as well as independently, carrying out assignments, making independent judgments and/or decisions, and discerning when deferring action to a higher level is required.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain an organized and well-communicated workflow.
• Reliable transportation to be available on-site(s) as needed.

We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and who meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.

**If you would need to relocate for this position, please note that you need to be in the state you are relocating to no less than 10 business days before the start of the fellowship**

Benefits

• End-of-program financial award.
• Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by the employer.
• Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services.
• Professional and Personal Development Training
• Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter.
• Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking opportunities.

About Climate Corps

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship program that provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through the implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. To see a full list of climate, energy, and sustainability positions posted by Climate Corps, please visit here: https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings. We are constantly adding positions, so make sure to frequently check this site to see if there are new opportunities available.

SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework is required. https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html