Measurement and Verification (M&V) Specialist (Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)

Salary: $7,044.00 - $9,478.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-FPS-014
Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services
Division: Facility Professional Services
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Measurement and Verification (M&V) SpecialistEnergy/Utilities Engineer 3

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID
NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this is a home-based hybrid position, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.

The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.

About the Opportunity:
As a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Specialist with the DES Energy Program, you will partner with Energy Engineers to provide crucial technical assistance and validation for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) public works projects. In this role, you will manage, review, and execute M&V plans both during project development and post-construction to ensure state agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and municipal facilities meet their energy efficiency targets. By conducting research and verifying performance outcomes, you will directly help client agencies advance their sustainability and carbon reduction goals, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable built environment for all Washingtonians.

Duties

Some of what you'll enjoy doing includes:

• Consults with Energy Program Project Managers (PMs) and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to develop, review, and refine project M&V plans.
• Ensures proposed energy efficiency plans comply with International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) standards.
• Applies engineering principles to evaluate energy efficiency calculations and confirm they accurately capture the project's actual energy impact.
• Negotiates with ESCOs to select the most appropriate IPMVP option based on specific project characteristics.
• Advises PMs on KPIs and measurement timing, and identifies additional requirements for availability payment structures in Energy as a Service (EaaS) projects.
• Reviews commissioning reports and M&V plans to ensure installed equipment functions according to project specifications and achieves guaranteed energy savings.
• Evaluates equipment deviations, calculates their energy impact, and advises ESCOs on necessary adjustments or additional measurements to protect guaranteed savings.
• Identifies project scope changes, verifies revised energy calculations using engineering principles, and communicates updates to the Project Manager and client agency.
• Verifies energy savings and performance factors for EaaS projects each reporting period to confirm correct availability payment values for PM and client reporting.
• Satisfactorily complete other assignments and duties as assigned by the Energy Program Manager, the FPS Assistant Director, and the DES Director or Chief Operations Officer.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.
• Six (6) years of combined experience and/or education that demonstrates competency related to this role.
  
  • Qualifying education will be in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
  • Qualifying experience will include demonstrated experience with:
    
    • A deep knowledge of energy efficiency principles, building systems analysis, commissioning, and conducting energy audits.
    • Hands-on experience developing M&V plans, validating post-construction energy savings, and working with Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC).
    • Practical background in facility management, utility tariff structures, and billing schedule analysis.
    • Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
    • NOTE: Two (2) years of this experience must be at the professional level.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  
  • Communicate clearly and navigate conflict resolution through effective negotiation and teamwork.
  • Manage complex engineering projects independently while balancing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Analyze facility energy flows, evaluate emerging energy technologies, and resolve building performance issues.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please attach the following documents to be considered for the position. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

1. A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
2. A current resume detailing your experience and education.
3. A list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

**Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the "duties summary" section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not "refer to resume" for detail, or your application may be disqualified.
Background Check Notice:

Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Washington Fair Chance Act:
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency, it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.

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Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

Are you currently employed by the Department of Enterprise Services (DES)?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select which option(s) apply to you:

• I am a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).
• I have an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• I have an Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.
• None of these apply.

04

What is your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some or no college.
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits) in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits) in an unrelated field.
• Associate's degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• Associate's degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) in an unrelated field.
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits) in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits) in an unrelated field.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
• Master's degree (or higher) in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
• Master's degree (or higher) in an unrelated field.
• None of these apply.

05

How many years of qualifying experience (as described in the posting) do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 or more years
• 2 or more years
• 3 or more years
• 4 or more years
• 5 or more years
• 6 or more years
• I do not have this experience.

06

Adding onto the previous question, please select which option you have demonstrated experience with:

• Hands-on experience developing M&V plans, validating post-construction energy savings, and working with Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC).
• Practical background in facility management, utility tariff structures, and billing schedule analysis.
• A deep knowledge of energy efficiency principles, building systems analysis, commissioning, and conducting energy audits.
• Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• None of these apply.

07

How many years of your related experience was served at a professional capacity?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 or more years
• 2 or more years
• 3 or more years
• 4 or more years
• 5 or more years
• 6 or more years
• I do not have this experience.

08

Select all options you have the demonstrated ability to perform:

• Communicate clearly and navigate conflict resolution through effective negotiation and teamwork.
• Manage complex engineering projects independently while balancing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Analyze facility energy flows, evaluate emerging energy technologies, and resolve building performance issues.
• None of these apply.

09

How did you learn about this job posting?

• Careers.wa.gov
• Friend
• Indeed
• Job Board
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Other

10

We would like to know where you heard about this position. If you selected Job Fair, Job Board, or Other, please let us know the specific name of the college, job board, or place you heard about this position. If you selected a specifically named job board or webpage (listed above), please enter "n/a".
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