Carbon Fuels Technical Lead

Are you a subject matter expert on analytical issues associated with hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and other low carbon fuels? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Carbon Fuels Technical Lead within the Fuels Analysis Branch of our Energy Assessments Division (EAD).The Carbon Fuels Technical Lead (EGSPS I/II state classification) will be CEC’s subject matter expert on analytical issues associated with hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and other low carbon fuels. The EGSPS II independently plans a low carbon fuels strategy for electric generation and other applications, organizes the development of electric generation analysis and synthesizes findings from other end use sectors, conducts the most complicated studies, and leads informational proceedings related to low carbon fuels.Our Energy Assessments Division (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. The Fuels Analysis Branch has primary responsibility of assessing California’s fuel supplies and system, reliability, identifying trends for planning and decision making, as well as identifying and implementing natural gas decarbonization strategies as California transitions toward a clean energy future.** Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside in California before starting.Desirable Qualifications:Understanding of carbon fuels generation technologies & electricity system operations.Broad understanding of low carbon fuels, especially hydrogen and renewable natural gas, and strategies for potential applications in the energy sector.Knowledge of and experience using different analytical methods to assess low carbon alternative fuels, especially hydrogen and renewable natural gas, and their potential application as generation fuels.Experience developing strategies for incorporating low carbon fuels into the electricity and natural gas systems while maintaining electricity system reliability.Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and present oral and written testimony in resource planning and environmental impacts proceedings.The ability to communicate technical information in a simple consumer-friendly manner.Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to coordinate the work of others and act as a team and conference leader.Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contributed towards a shared goal.Minimum QualificationsFive years of progressively responsible technical energy experience in electric generation system planning, design, evaluation, or operation.Bachelor’s degree – (Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)Required Application Package DocumentsResumeCover Letter – one page describing why you are the best candidateApplication Template (STD 678 state application template)Link to CalCareers with official application instructions: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=517152Filing Deadline: May 19th, 2026 For any questions about the position or the application process please email Careers@energy.ca.gov to connect with the CEC recruitment team.