Distributed Energy Resource Specialist

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California Energy Commission

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Sacramento, CA, United States

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Are you an energy professional with strong data management and project management skills? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring two Distributed Energy Resource Specialists within the Reliability Analysis Branch of the Energy Assessments Division (EAD). The two people hired will be working in the Electric Generation System Specialist I (EGSS I) state classification.

Our Distributed Energy Resource Specialists will complete technical work on demand flexibility and distributed energy resources (DERs) to inform CEC’s grid planning efforts, energy policy, and market development. The DER Specialists will utilize large data sources to analyze trends in the utilization of one or more types of DERs, such as electric vehicles, bidirectional charging, energy storage, heat pumps, and commercial and industrial demand response.

EAD assesses California’s electricity, natural gas, petroleum, and transportation systems and trends to provide information to the state’s decision makers and the public. These assessments inform the development and implementation of energy policies that balance the need for adequate resources with economic, public health, safety, and environmental goals.

** Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside in California before starting.

Desirable Qualifications:

  1. Expertise with handling, analyzing, and interpreting large and complex datasets using SQL, Python, or similar software.
  2. Experience with developing DER-related engineering and/or statistical models and visualization using Python, R, or similar software.
  3. An understanding of California’s DER market and policy environment. This may include experience with transportation electrification, customer generation, or demand response programs and proceedings.
  4. Experience with leading and/or participating in stakeholder processes.
  5. Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a simple, consumer-friendly manner.
  6. Project management skills.

Required Application Package Documents

  • Cover Letter – one page describing why you are the best candidate
  • Application Template (STD 678 state application template)
  • Resume

Link to CalCareers with official application instructions:

Filing Deadline : Thursday June 11th, 2026

For any questions about the position or the application process please email Careers@energy.ca.gov to connect with the CEC recruitment team.