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$106K - 149K a year
Manage and implement lighting conservation projects and programs for commercial and industrial customers.
Requires a bachelor's in engineering or related field, and 4+ years in energy conservation or efficiency programs, with technical knowledge of lighting systems.
Position Description Tacoma Power is looking for a Program Manager to join their Power Management team. In this role you will work directly with customers and trade allies to scope and implement lighting conservation projects with commercial and industrial business customers. As a successful candidate, you will have strong technical knowledge of legacy technologies, LED lighting, lighting controls, and lighting systems. You will also have experience managing energy efficiency lighting projects or programs, such as Tacoma Power’s Bright Rebate program, from inception to completion. With lighting market conditions changing, you will need to have a strong technical knowledge base in energy conservation techniques and lighting technologies to develop and launch programs and/or pilots for commercial and industrial customers. This role is a term-limited position proposed for 3 years and will be able to work virtually for 2 days a week and will be in-office or in the field for the remaining 3 days Responsibilities Include • Implement complex lighting solutions and controls, in challenging lighting environments. • Oversee customer efficiency projects to ensure they are completed in compliance with program requirements. • Meet with customers who are interested in improving overall building energy efficiency to evaluate occupant energy use. • Perform building audits and bill analysis in response to Commercial and Industrial (C/I) customer inquiries, making efficiency and conservation recommendations where applicable. • Market and promote energy saving programs to C/I customers by preparing cash flow analyses, return on investments, and life cycle cost analyses. • Monitor project progress in relation to annual budget goals. • Inspect and approve lighting and other conservation projects as assigned. • Assess market conditions and recommend potential program or pilot offerings. • Research program offerings of other utilities through networking, internet research and workgroup meetings. • Drive new program development and provide needed information to gain needed approvals. • Establish cross-functional teams of subject matter experts (SME) and stakeholders, with the assistance of supervisors and managers. • Coordinate the work of internal and external SMEs/stakeholders in program/pilot development. • Preparation of program development and program workflow documents. • Read, interpret and apply contract provisions, energy services technical specifications and federal program requirements as related to the development of new incentive programs. Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or directly related field Minimum Experience* 4 years of experience in energy conservation or energy efficiency programs • Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis Selection Process & Supplemental Information A Commitment to Equity & Diversity At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table. Tacoma Power Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 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. The Community Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures. Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum. With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI Apply All interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position. Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check. Compensation & Benefits Pay Details: Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma Get Assistance For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement. For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. 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This job posting was last updated on 2/20/2026