Energy Jobs in Washington
Energy jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities area, where utilities, clean energy developers, and federal contractors drive consistent hiring from entry-level technicians to senior engineers. Washington's grid modernization push and substantial hydropower infrastructure keep employers like Puget Sound Energy, Avista, and the Bonneville Power Administration among the most active in the region. The most in-demand specialties are renewable energy development, grid operations, and energy efficiency program management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Project Delivery team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Energy Program Manager - Communications & Regulatory position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description
The Sr Energy Program Manager – Communications & Regulatory serves as the primary liaison between the Infrastructure Program Management organization and internal communications, regulatory, government affairs, and stakeholder engagement teams. Rather than directly managing a portfolio of capital programs, this role provides strategic coordination, program intelligence, and executive-level support to ensure accurate, timely, and compelling representation of PSE energy programs in regulatory filings, information requests, stakeholder communications, and jurisdictional engagement efforts.
This role proactively identifies trends, accomplishments, risks, and investment impacts across the energy program portfolio and helps shape messaging by providing insights that may not otherwise be visible to communications or regulatory teams. The position serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, ensuring program achievements, community investments, and operational considerations are accurately reflected in external and internal communications.
The position leads the intake, coordination, analysis, and response process for regulatory and executive data requests involving capital projects and infrastructure programs. Working closely with program managers, functional leaders, finance, engineering, and construction organizations, the role synthesizes complex project and program information into clear business narratives, executive briefings, regulatory responses, and communication materials tailored to specific audiences.
Provides leadership without direct authority across multiple stakeholder groups, drives consistency in program reporting, improves information management practices, and supports organizational objectives through effective communication, regulatory responsiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Infrastructure Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Government Affairs, and other stakeholder groups.
- Lead coordination of regulatory information requests by identifying impacted programs, engaging responsible program managers, validating responses, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Develop executive-ready summaries, presentations, briefing materials, and written responses that clearly communicate program status, investment impacts, milestones, risks, and benefits.
- Analyze project and program data from multiple sources and transform technical information into meaningful business insights for internal and external audiences.
- Partner with communications teams to support jurisdictional outreach, community investment messaging, customer communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Identify strategic insights, accomplishments, trends, and community impacts that should be highlighted in communications, regulatory proceedings, and executive discussions.
- Maintain visibility across the energy program portfolio to understand key initiatives, commitments, schedules, budgets, and emerging issues.
- Facilitate collaboration among program managers and subject matter experts to develop consistent messaging and accurate reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, information management practices, and response workflows.
- Present findings and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders at varying organizational levels.
- Support emergency response work as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in project management, engineering, business or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
- Eight years relevant work experience including managing complex programs or projects.
- Strong knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance principles.
- Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple medium to high complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to the individual needs of each assigned program.
- Knowledge of the business issues driving the need for PSE Infrastructure programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in business, public administration, communications, project management, engineering, or related field.
- Experience preparing responses for public utility commissions, regulatory agencies, legislative inquiries, or executive leadership.
- Experience within an electric and/or gas utility environment.
- Advanced ability to translate technical, financial, and operational information into clear business narratives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build credibility across diverse organizations.
- Knowledge of rate case commitments, infrastructure investment planning, capital portfolio management, and utility regulatory processes.
- Advanced Project Management training or professional certification (PMI, PgMP, PMP, or equivalent).
Additional Information
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.
The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Project Delivery team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Energy Program Manager - Communications & Regulatory position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description
The Sr Energy Program Manager – Communications & Regulatory serves as the primary liaison between the Infrastructure Program Management organization and internal communications, regulatory, government affairs, and stakeholder engagement teams. Rather than directly managing a portfolio of capital programs, this role provides strategic coordination, program intelligence, and executive-level support to ensure accurate, timely, and compelling representation of PSE energy programs in regulatory filings, information requests, stakeholder communications, and jurisdictional engagement efforts.
This role proactively identifies trends, accomplishments, risks, and investment impacts across the energy program portfolio and helps shape messaging by providing insights that may not otherwise be visible to communications or regulatory teams. The position serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, ensuring program achievements, community investments, and operational considerations are accurately reflected in external and internal communications.
The position leads the intake, coordination, analysis, and response process for regulatory and executive data requests involving capital projects and infrastructure programs. Working closely with program managers, functional leaders, finance, engineering, and construction organizations, the role synthesizes complex project and program information into clear business narratives, executive briefings, regulatory responses, and communication materials tailored to specific audiences.
Provides leadership without direct authority across multiple stakeholder groups, drives consistency in program reporting, improves information management practices, and supports organizational objectives through effective communication, regulatory responsiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Infrastructure Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Government Affairs, and other stakeholder groups.
- Lead coordination of regulatory information requests by identifying impacted programs, engaging responsible program managers, validating responses, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Develop executive-ready summaries, presentations, briefing materials, and written responses that clearly communicate program status, investment impacts, milestones, risks, and benefits.
- Analyze project and program data from multiple sources and transform technical information into meaningful business insights for internal and external audiences.
- Partner with communications teams to support jurisdictional outreach, community investment messaging, customer communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Identify strategic insights, accomplishments, trends, and community impacts that should be highlighted in communications, regulatory proceedings, and executive discussions.
- Maintain visibility across the energy program portfolio to understand key initiatives, commitments, schedules, budgets, and emerging issues.
- Facilitate collaboration among program managers and subject matter experts to develop consistent messaging and accurate reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, information management practices, and response workflows.
- Present findings and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders at varying organizational levels.
- Support emergency response work as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in project management, engineering, business or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
- Eight years relevant work experience including managing complex programs or projects.
- Strong knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance principles.
- Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple medium to high complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to the individual needs of each assigned program.
- Knowledge of the business issues driving the need for PSE Infrastructure programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in business, public administration, communications, project management, engineering, or related field.
- Experience preparing responses for public utility commissions, regulatory agencies, legislative inquiries, or executive leadership.
- Experience within an electric and/or gas utility environment.
- Advanced ability to translate technical, financial, and operational information into clear business narratives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build credibility across diverse organizations.
- Knowledge of rate case commitments, infrastructure investment planning, capital portfolio management, and utility regulatory processes.
- Advanced Project Management training or professional certification (PMI, PgMP, PMP, or equivalent).
Additional Information
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.
The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Energy Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon14
- Meta5
- CBRE2
- LA Fitness2
- Energy Northwest2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in energy jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, energy systems, or a closely related technical field
- Familiarity with Washington State energy codes, utility regulations, and the UTC framework
- Experience with grid operations, SCADA systems, or energy management software platforms
- Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of PE licensure recognized in Washington
- Knowledge of renewable energy project development, permitting, or interconnection processes
- Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or energy modeling software
Energy Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a energy in Washington?
Most energy roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or energy systems from an accredited program. Engineers pursuing licensed practice apply through the Washington State Department of Licensing for a Professional Engineer credential, which requires passing the FE and PE exams. Utility and regulatory roles often expect familiarity with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission framework, and many employers value certifications from organizations like the Association of Energy Engineers.
Which companies hire energys in Washington?
Companies currently hiring energys in Washington include Amazon, Meta, and CBRE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's mix of large investor-owned utilities, federal power agencies, and a growing clean energy development sector means openings appear across a range of employer types and sizes.
Which Washington cities have the most energy jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Richland have the most energy openings in Washington. Seattle anchors the market through its concentration of clean energy startups, consulting firms, and the regional headquarters of major utilities, while the Tri-Cities area draws significant hiring from the Bonneville Power Administration and the Hanford Site federal energy complex, and Spokane supports Avista's utility operations and regional transmission work.
Are there remote energy jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much energy work involves site visits, grid infrastructure, and field inspections. About 28% of energy openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects growing flexibility for analytical, policy, and program management roles. Positions in energy data analysis, demand forecasting, and regulatory affairs are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a energy in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op with a Washington utility or clean energy developer while still in school. Puget Sound Energy, Avista, and the Bonneville Power Administration all run structured programs for students and recent graduates. Entry-level titles like energy analyst, field technician, or program coordinator are common first roles, and a completed FE exam or an LEED credential gives early-career candidates a measurable edge in the Washington market.
Where can I find and apply to energy jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to energy jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across utilities, clean energy developers, federal agencies, and consulting firms. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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