Commercial Energy Advisor

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 in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.

Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.

The Commercial Energy Advisor is 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 (spell out DSM) 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Salary - 2025 starting salary is $103,003 to $121,180 per year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $151,474. 

Limited Term Appointment - This position is guaranteed through the end of 2026, and is anticipated to become a permanent position starting in 2027. 

How to Apply:

Use this link for more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/5251766/commercial-energy-advisor

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.