Trainee Mechanical Energy Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 14, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1323-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Engineer 2
Business Title:
Energy Engineer II
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Energy Engineer II for the Energy Program, you will develop and deliver programs that support a wide range of distributed and onsite energy generation technologies and energy efficiency strategies, with a focus on industrial and large commercial customers. You may also contribute to significant projects or programs such as the Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership program and our Washington State technical assistance program for green hydrogen.
You will also serve as a technical resource for other diverse projects within the Energy Program. In this role, you will contribute to or lead strategic relationship development, grant proposals, and funding initiatives to meet the evolving needs of regional stakeholders relating to energy. Additionally, you will assist with project management, outcome tracking, reporting, and budget management to ensure successful stewardship of grants and contract funding.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime exempt.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2028. The position is renewed depending on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $9,550 - $11,216 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline and at least two (2) years of related professional-level engineering experience. A Master's degree in a relevant energy engineering discipline may be substituted for up to 1 (one) years of the required experience. A Fundamentals of Engineering certification may be preferred or required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical engineer or power engineer preferred.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Washington, or registration as a professional engineer in another state, with the ability to get a WA license through comity.
• Experience in providing energy- related analyses for large energy-using clients (e.g. industrial or commercial clients); experience working with onsite energy generation technologies and/or with energy efficiency projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience providing high quality customer service to clients.
• Excellent organizational, technical writing, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with energy system performance analysis software, databases, spreadsheets, and processing applications.
• Analytical engineering skills including knowledge in the areas of data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Knowledge of common industrial systems such as compressed air, boilers, hydraulics, lighting, motors, and motor control systems.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial energy systems, such as combined heat and power, solar, wind, district heating, and/or geothermal.
• Knowledge of industrial process requirements such as in the food processing and wood products industries.
• Knowledge of fluid transport refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Knowledge of potential funding sources, and experience developing proposals for funding.
• Examples of preferred certifications: A licensed professional architect or engineer, Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certified by the American Society of Heating, refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a certified energy manager (CEM) in current standing certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), an energy management professional (EMP) certified by the Energy Management Association (EMA)

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://www.energy.wsu.edu/
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Energy Program
Location: Olympia WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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