Natural Resources Defense Council Job Announcement Energy Codes and Standards Engineer/Advocate – Hi Tech Sector San Francisco Office Categories: Scientist, Engineer, Policy Analyst The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Beijing. Our staff includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education. Position Description: The Energy Program focuses specifically on curbing global warming by advancing sustainable energy solutions such as energy efficiency, location efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner vehicles, and renewable fuels. The San Francisco Energy Codes and Standards Engineer/Advocate would be an integral part of the California Energy Program team, working to promote effective policies to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and health related air pollutants emitted as a result of building sector development, in a manner that provides other economic and environmental benefits nationally and globally. This position will focus on increasing the efficiency of consumer and office electronics products, the fastest growing source of electricity use in the home. The new hire will bring highly specialized technical expertise to NRDC and the greater efficiency community. In support of our goal of accelerating the adoption of energy efficient products, we pursue both voluntary and mandatory policies and work with a wide range of stakeholders including retailers, manufacturers, component makers, researchers, and policy makers. Policy forums in which we participate most actively include state and national-level efforts in the U.S., China, and at the European Union. This position represents a challenging, entrepreneurial, and enjoyable opportunity for the right person. Responsibilities: The Engineer/Advocate will represent NRDC in efforts to: • Establish up to date test methods for measuring power use of specific products (i.e. computers, TVs, home network equipment, etc.); • Collect and analyze data on the energy use of various products; • Participate in various forums where efficiency levels for efficient models are established including ENERGY STAR, utility rebate programs, industry led initiatives such as the Green Grid, and mandatory standards (also known as MEPS – minimum efficiency performance standards); • Perform outreach to potential allies such as manufacturers, retailers, utilities, and other stakeholders to gather support for our positions and policies; • Support R&D to develop the next generation of more efficient designs and products; and, • Work with key policy makers and trade associations around the world to develop and implement effective verification testing and enforcement. Skills and Expertise Requirements: This position requires a thorough understanding of consumer electronics and office equipment products, particularly with respect to energy consumption and efficiency, and the ability to learn about the technical basis of a range of energy-consuming products. While this position will focus on mandatory measures such as codes and standards, these must be developed in a policy context that includes other mechanisms such as financial incentives, labels, recognition programs, bulk procurement, etc. This position not only requires a solid technical background but also the ability to be a successful policy advocate. The following skills and experiences will be helpful to the successful candidate: • Graduate or professional degree in computer science, electrical engineering or other related discipline. • Three to ten years of relevant work experience. • Familiarity with test protocols and standards for consumer electronic and office equipment products. • Persuasive oral and written advocacy skills. • Ability to build and work with coalitions. • Strong quantitative and analytic capabilities. • Knowledge of how business operates when confronted with requirements for meeting environmental standards such as energy efficiency. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment and are committed to workplace diversity. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Applicants should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter with salary requirements to earevalo@nrdc.org. Please state your name and the position title in the subject of the email. No phone calls or faxes, please. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2009.. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.