Energy Management Specialist
Fairbanks, AK • Posted 2026-07-22
Position Description
Golden Valley Electric Association Join Golden Valley Electric Association as an Energy Management Specialist in Fairbanks, Alaska, and help members make informed decisions about energy use, efficiency, and emerging technologies. In this role, you will support residential and commercial members through energy usage analysis, efficiency recommendations, and guidance related to rates, billing, net metering, and energy programs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge, customer service, and community outreach. You will contribute to programs involving beneficial electrification, electric vehicle charging, heat pumps, renewable energy, demand response, and community solar, while also supporting long-range planning and continuous improvement initiatives across GVEA. With a competitive starting wage of $33.97 per hour, DOE, Grade 9 , this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on energy programs and member services. You will have access to excellent benefits, including a defined pension, 401(k) match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program including fitness reimbursements, and Tuition Reimbursements. Join a forward-thinking organization where your work will help members better understand their energy use and support the future of reliable, efficient energy across Interior Alaska. GVEA is an electric cooperative that owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities. As an Energy Management Specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will help members better understand and manage their energy use while supporting GVEA's energy-efficiency, beneficial electrification, demand response, and renewable-energy initiatives. You will serve as a technical resource for residential and commercial members by conducting energy-use reviews, providing efficiency recommendations, and assisting with questions about rates, billing, and energy programs.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Overview & Salary
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