HVAC Technology Specialist

Description

• Promoting the adoption of efficient products by working with Codes and Standards Engineers to recommend test methods for state and federal standards development. This work coordinates with state, national, and international organizations to update existing test methods and performance specifications.
• Working with Market Transformation Managers to monitor and evolve the product segment strategy through changing market conditions.
• Contributing to the design and development of full-scale market transformation programs within NEEA. Assisting Program Managers in establishing appropriate program scope, processes, budgets, schedules, contracts, work plans, and risk mitigation.
• Defining and maintaining the product plan for each assigned product as it evolves through the market adoption lifecycle.
• Partnering with utility staff involved with emerging technologies to ensure that utility programs and market transformation efforts are complimentary, coordinated, and valued by our utility partners.
• Collaborating and constructively contributing to team settings by leveraging the functional excellence, strengths, and capabilities of teammates.
• Managing contracts and contractor work for product lab testing, pilots and field demonstrations. This includes creating RFPs and managing contractors through unforeseen issues that may arise with testing of new products.
• Participating in the shared sense of purpose at NEEA as a functional member of program teams by providing ongoing product guidance and support within the team. Teams include Market Transformation Managers, Program Managers, other NEEA resources, and external contractors to ensure a comprehensive approach to Market Transformation objectives.
• Scanning the market for new innovative energy efficiency products, practices or services. Screen and prioritize those new opportunities for inclusion within NEEA’s portfolio of emerging technologies.
• Building and maintaining relationships with market actors such as manufacturers, distributors, design engineers, installers, and end user representatives by becoming an expert in the needs of each of these links in the supply chain.

Requirements

• Experience with HVAC products and systems in either commercial, residential or industrial environments preferred.
• Willingness to adjust strategies and tactics in response to changing organizational priorities or market conditions while maintaining team alignment required.
• 7+ years of experience showing progression of responsibility required.
• Proficiency at identifying research needs to answer questions about new products and potential markets required.
• Proven ability to use diverse data sources and market insights to diagnose barriers, uncover opportunities, and guide strategic decisions required.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, electric and gas utility business operations, and/or Northwest energy markets preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, product management, business or related field required.
• Experience in product strategy development including market assessment, short and long-range forecasting, risk-assessment and management preferred.
• Proven leadership managing multi-stakeholder projects within cross-functional/matrixed teams with ability to influence implementation and meet deadlines required.
• Natural intuition and empathy for how products deliver value to end users, and how this creates market drivers, business opportunities and supply chain dynamics required.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options
• Professional development opportunities
• 136 hours of PTO/year
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents
• Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance