Energy Manager State Program Administrator Principal

Job description

**Working Title: Energy Manager**
**Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal**
**Agency: Administration Dept**

+ **Job ID** : 89725
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes-3 days a week in office
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 10/18/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 11/12/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Plant Mgmt Technical Services
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is responsible for leading energy analysis and sustainability initiatives across FMD-managed buildings.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing energy usage and costs, managing internal energy and cost allocations, and overseeing tracking, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

The position also conducts utility audits, reviews energy-related contracts, and ensures compliance with B3 reporting and climate registry tenant allocations.

Additional duties include managing recycling reporting and tenant allocations and supporting energy-related programs such as Xcel Renewable Connect, Capitol Solar Arrays, and Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs.

This position will have the ability to telework 2 days per week.

With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs.

Completion of a telework agreement will be required.

Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Three (3) years of experience working in energy, building or facility management, real estate, procurement, or brokering.

Additionally, all applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Experience working with relational database programming sufficient to identify issues and implement modifications.
• Ability to run database queries and review and prepare technical reports.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers or the ability to obtain certification
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with state-wide stakeholders, including senior leadership team members.
• Communication and analytical skills sufficient to analyze data to effectively produce and explain complex information with a variety of audiences.
• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulations and codes in energy usage and conservation.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience working with some or all of the following software systems: Honeywell (Enterprise Building Integrator), Schneider Electric (Power Monitoring Expert), Onset Computer Corporation (HOBOware/HOBO Data Loggers).
• Experience utilizing B3 Benchmarking software and reporting B3 Benchmarking data.

**Additional Requirements**

Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks.

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us .

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