Description
The City of Rochester invites applications for:
Commercial Energy Advisor
Rochester Public Utilities
www.rpu.org
RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together
Nature of Work
The Commercial Energy Advisor is an experienced and enthusiastic individual responsible for managing, with the commercial team, the energy service needs of over 5,000 key and commercial account customers. This position is engaged within our commercial community and trade allies – acting in their best interests by providing energy consulting, innovative strategies and technologies, and project management. In this role you would assist local businesses with energy efficiency design, new product development, selling conservation, proposal writing, contract negotiations, and supervising finances for energy projects. You will also play a pivotal role in RPU's conservation and Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives while achieving regulatory and public affairs goals.
We’re looking for someone who can manage competing priorities, build trust with commercial customers, and keep projects moving. If you enjoy serving as the single point of contact for assigned accounts and taking ownership of the whole process from the first conversation through project completion you will likely enjoy this role. Being able to explain energy concepts in plain language and help customers make practical decisions is an integral part of this role. Utility, DSM (Demand Side Management) or facility maintenance experience is helpful, but not required. Success in this role does not require a utility background; it requires sound judgment, the ability to learn fast, a track record of delivering outcomes, and developing strong customer relationships.
Work schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position requires 100% in-person work.
Pay - 2025 starting salary is $103,003 to $121,180 per year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $151,474. This wage will be updated when the 2026 contract has been signed.
Limited Term Appointment - This position is guaranteed through the end of 2026, and is anticipated to become a permanent position starting in 2027.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, economics or electrical/mechanical engineering from an accredited institution or a closely related field of study; AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in application engineering, energy marketing, energy engineering, energy management or energy auditing, or as an account manager for industrial/commercial customers.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and related certifications to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid Minnesota driver's license
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or the ability to obtain within an agreed upon time frame.
Desirable Qualifications
Business Energy Professional (BEP) certification
Experience or familiarity of electric, water, gas and/or communications utility companies.
