Energy Research And Development Project Manager

Position Description
Tacoma Power's Power Management division is looking for an Energy Research and Development Project Manager to join their team. The Energy Research and Development Project Manager will lead Electrofuel projects (hydrogen, formic acid, etc.), support engineering staff construction contracts, analyze power system benefits for new programs (solar, batteries, etc.), and grant writing, tracking, and planning.
Responsibilities Include

• Research and apply for grants to help Energy Research and Development fund projects to pilot electrofuels, install EV charging, and test demand response equipment.
• Evaluate technical applicability and financial feasibility of technology (e.g. hydrogen electrolyzers, formic acid fuel cells, batteries, managed EV charging, etc.). Make adoption and deployment recommendations to internal and external customers based on evaluation and analysis results.
• Analyze demand side technology, such as grid connected water heater controllers and programmable in the context of utility power system needs. Make recommendations on how (or if) the utility should support new technology.
• Provide project management support to the Energy Research and Development Group. Support includes buildout of project timelines and milestones, navigating various purchasing processes (including public works construction), reporting to various entities (e.g. Washington State Department of Commerce) and coordinating stakeholder outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or Public Administration or directly related field
• 4 years of experience in electrical power operational modeling, trading and quantitative analysis

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Knowledge & Skills
Tacoma Power is looking for the following knowledge, skills, and experience for this position.

• Project Management - identifying key stakeholders, breaking down the project into specific task, creating timelines, setting milestones, creating clear project scope, identifying potential issues and creating mitigation plans.
• Grant writing and organization - determining if specific grants apply to potential pilots, scoping and stakeholder development, grant writing, grant management.
• Electrofuels -fuel cells and/or electrolyzer theory, construction, or operation.
• Benefit / Cost analysis - quantifying benefits and costs for economic tests, time-series energy modeling, application of non-energy benefits.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
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Tacoma Power Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.
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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
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Closing Date/Time: 4/28/2023 5:00 PM Pacific