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Energy Management Specialist

Golden Valley Electric Association

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as an

Energy Management Specialist

in Fairbanks, Alaska, and help members make informed decisions about energy use, efficiency, and emerging technologies. In this role, you will support residential and commercial members through energy usage analysis, efficiency recommendations, and guidance related to rates, billing, net metering, and energy programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge, customer service, and community outreach. You will contribute to programs involving beneficial electrification, electric vehicle charging, heat pumps, renewable energy, demand response, and community solar, while also supporting long-range planning and continuous improvement initiatives across GVEA. With a competitive starting wage of

$33.97 per hour, DOE, Grade 9

, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on energy programs and member services.

You will have access to excellent benefits, including a defined pension, 401(k) match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program including fitness reimbursements, and Tuition Reimbursements. Join a forward-thinking organization where your work will help members better understand their energy use and support the future of reliable, efficient energy across Interior Alaska.

A little about us

GVEA is an electric cooperative that owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

YOUR ROLE AS AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

As an Energy Management Specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will help members better understand and manage their energy use while supporting GVEA's energy-efficiency, beneficial electrification, demand response, and renewable-energy initiatives. You will serve as a technical resource for residential and commercial members by conducting energy-use reviews, providing efficiency recommendations, and assisting with questions about rates, billing, and energy programs.

You will also support community outreach through presentations, events, and educational programs while assisting with initiatives such as electric vehicle charging, heat pumps, net metering, community solar, and on-bill financing. In addition, you will contribute to long-range planning, analyze emerging technologies and industry trends, and recommend improvements that enhance member services and support GVEA's strategic goals.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To succeed as an Energy Management Specialist, candidates should have a passion for energy efficiency, customer service, and emerging energy technologies. A bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, community planning, business development, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience in electric utilities or energy systems will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with the public, and be able to explain technical information clearly and meaningfully. Successful candidates will be organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple projects while collaborating across departments.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy, or electric utility operations

Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to analyze data and manage multiple projects

Valid Alaska driver's license

Energy Manager in Training or Energy Efficiency Practitioner certification, or ability to obtain within six months (Certified Energy Manager or Energy Auditor preferred)

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://gvea.applicantpro.com/jobs/4144260-962613.html

Fairbanks, AK

3 hour(s) ago

Closing Date 2026-08-15

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