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Clean Energy Engineer

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Clean Energy Engineer Location Raleigh, NC : Posting Information Posting Number PG192867EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Clean Energy Engineer Anticipated Hiring Range 68,713 - 89,716 Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Job Location Raleigh, NC Department The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center About the Department The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC), at NC State University advances a sustainable energy economy by educating, demonstrating and providing research and technical support for clean energy technologies, practices, and policies. This mission is accomplished through work in the following major program areas; Renewable Energy, Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency, Clean Transportation, Green Building, Economic Development, Energy Policy, Workforce Development and Education & Outreach. The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center serves as a resource for innovative, clean energy technologies through demonstration, technical assistance, outreach and training. More information about NCCETC is available at The Clean Power and Energy Efficiency Program team at NCCETC assists industrial and commercial businesses and institutional clients solve energy management problems and reach their energy and/or sustainability goals. Through a wide range of educational, technical and financial assistance initiatives, the team broadly supports deployment of cleaner, more resilient distributed energy technology and efficiency options in North Carolina and across the Southeast, including:
  • Battery Storage
  • Building Energy Efficiency
  • Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
  • District Energy
  • Energy Storage (electrical and thermal)
  • Heat Pumps (geothermal and large industrial)
  • Microgrids
  • Renewable and Low-carbon Fuels
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal
  • Waste Heat Recovery
  • Wind Power
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center serves as a resource for innovative, clean energy technologies through demonstration, technical assistance, outreach and training. More information about NCCETC is available at Essential Job Duties The Clean Energy Engineer will assist in the performance of NCCETC's activities under several projects including the US DOE-funded Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership and the USDA Rural Energy for America Program as well as to help develop and implement projects, and contribute to delivery of other services, offered by the Center. The individual in this position will work with the program team to complete technical analysis for solar PV, combined heat & power (CHP) and other clean energy technologies at industrial, commercial and institutional facilities. The work also includes identifying and disseminating best practices of CHP project development and operation, as well as policies or programs supporting this investment. The position requires the candidate to be organized and entrepreneurial with a technical familiarity of distributed generation and efficiency technologies. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing technical services in support of a program or project manager to evaluate feasibility of investment in distributed generation or efficiency technologies at their site
  • Preparing technical reports and papers on issues affecting distributed generation and energy efficiency
  • Delivering presentations at clean energy conferences or workshops and support training engagements
  • Supporting responses to consumers, industry representatives, nonprofit organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in regulatory proceedings or other relevant policy forums
  • Identifying new project and technology area opportunities, and assisting on developing funding proposals that are in line with the mission of the NCCETC
  • Supporting administrative functions for assigned projects, including preparation of regular progress reports, quarterly project reports, and budgets as needed and required by funding agencies
  • Updating program technical resources and publications.
Other Responsibilities
  • Working with and mentoring student interns, interacting with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students at the University as requested to support research projects related to distributed generation;
  • Supporting the Center's applied research activities relating to renewable energy technology, grid integration of distributed generation, microgrid deployment, and advanced building and systems energy efficiency technologies;
  • Collaborating with other NCCETC programs and NCSU departments on projects with broader sustainability objectives;
  • Outreach to industry, federal, state, & regional governmental contacts, and other stakeholder contacts, including contact database management;
  • Tracking team's client focused activities including requests for assistance, assistance provided, meetings, site visits, technical services and policy support; and
  • Willingness to travel for in- and out-of-state site visits, presentations and meetings.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; and
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience, with a preference for work experience in distributed generation project analysis and/or development, including combined heat and power, solar PV, fuel cells, district energy, energy storage and microgrids or other related fields.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Ability to work as a team player, along with capability to work independently with significant initiative on defined tasks and projects
  • Experience and initiative to manage projects
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills; and
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills between co-workers and relative to clients.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering field;
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or licensed Professional Engineer (PE);
  • Candidates with detailed and current, knowledge and skills in technical analysis of distributed generation and energy efficiency project development preferred;
  • Candidates with detailed understanding of electric and gas utility rates and various charges, ratchets, fees, etc. that affect energy costs preferred;
  • Candidates with working knowledge of North Carolina, other southeastern state and federal policies affecting distributed energy, electricity markets and regulations, and air permitting and compliance preferred;
  • Experience with renewable energy, utility grid and/or microgrid energy and economic performance modeling and analysis
  • Experience with renewable energy or building systems energy modeling software
  • Experience with state- and federal-funded grant project management and compliance practices; and
  • Grant writing and marketing experience are a plus.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 09/14/2025 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume, cover letter, contact information for at least three professional references, and a short writing sample. Letters of Recommendation are not required when application is submitted, however will be required when interviewed. If available at the time of applying, they may be attached with the application. Position Details Position Number 00106285 Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 140150 - The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center AA/EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Posted 2025-11-15

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