Buildings & Energy Fellow

About the Opportunity 

Start Date: September 1st, 2026

Length of Fellowship: 14 months

Location Type: Hybrid

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Buildings & Energy Fellow in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with the City of Bellevue. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In this role, you will support or lead many initiatives in collaboration with the city's sustainability team.  Projects and responsibilities will include the Bellevue Clean Buildings Incentive Program, which helps buildings comply with state energy efficiency and reporting requirements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure design, technical assistance, and management initiatives, as well as development and management of a small commercial building benchmark and technical assistance pilot program. You will work on policy and programming research to support program and project design, management, evaluation, and implementation, and will be responsible for many areas such as data analysis, reporting, progress tracking, marketing, communications, outreach, and engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to the City of Bellevue's sustainability goals.

About Our Partner: City of Bellevue

Bellevue is a dynamic city that is growing rapidly while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 95% by 2050. As Seattle’s largest neighbor, we are a welcoming, multicultural community with many passionate residents and leading organizations committed to reducing their impact on the environment. This position will support existing buildings and energy programs, such as Bellevue’s Clean Buildings Incentive program, and others related to building electrification, renewable energy, vehicle electrification, and sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Produce, track, manage, analyze, and communicate data.
• Develop and deliver presentations or reports.
• Build relationships with and present to internal or external clients and stakeholders.
• Research programs, policies, or resources, such as partnerships or grants.
• Design, implement, evaluate, and improve initiatives.

What We Provide

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3950.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.​
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 14 Personal Days, in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• Participation in the Building Operator Certification series.
• Green Building Practicum training.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience. 
• Experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, data analysis, program administration, project management, or related fields.
• Familiarity with building systems, electric vehicles, or electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Ability to work in teams as well as independently, carrying out assignments, making independent judgments and/or decisions, and discerning when deferring action to a higher level is required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain an organized and well-communicated workflow.
• The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis (Tuesdays & Thursdays on-site). Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s level coursework in engineering, energy systems, or similar experience.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value all perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

Climate Corps Fellowships are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as temporary, educational internships that emphasize training and career development, and thus no employment relationship exists, nor is compensation required. However, while not considered traditional employment, Fellows receive a living stipend and professional development support throughout the program.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions, as we may stop accepting new applications once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is identified.