How to hire a certified energy manager

How to hire a certified energy manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step certified energy manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a certified energy manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new certified energy manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your certified energy manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a certified energy manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A certified energy manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, certified energy managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of certified energy managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Certified Energy Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Certified Energy Manager		$8-26
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44
   Shift Manager	Shift managers are employees assigned to oversee the operations of the business during a specific time or work shift. They manage the employees assigned in a particular shift and ensure that the employees are working on their specific tasks... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Leadership
   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Food Safety
   • CEM
   • Financial Statements
   • Customer Complaints
   • Bank Deposits
   • Food Service
   • Food Quality
   • Food Preparation
   • POS
   • Product Quality
   • Safety Regulations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to assure expenditures are authorize and budget.
   • Facilitate safety training meetings and exercises using Microsoft PowerPoint to help employees understand the potential safety hazards in their work environment.
   • Implement efficient service along with great taste of fresh, hot food of McDonalds to desiring customers as a crew member.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your certified energy manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A certified energy manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, certified energy managers' average salary in nebraska is 61% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level certified energy managers 68% less than senior-level certified energy managers.
   • Certifications. A certified energy manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a certified energy manager's salary.

   Average certified energy manager salary

   $15.63hourly

   $32,518 yearly

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   Entry-level certified energy manager salary

   $18,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a certified energy manager job description

   A certified energy manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a certified energy manager job description:

   Certified energy manager job description example

   **Job Summary**
   
   **AECOM** is seeking a **Certified Energy Manager** to join our growing Energy Team in the Washington, DC area.
   
   This team works on a variety of energy efficiency, resilience, and decarbonization initiatives for federal, municipal, utility, and commercial and industrial clients. This position is a task leader role on a variety of projects including energy master planning, energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable energy, district energy systems, net-zero buildings, building decarbonization and more.
   
   The successful candidate should be a dynamic, self-directed individual with an excellent understanding of campus energy systems, climate resiliency and sustainability. The candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative energy that leverage the use of data analytics to identify, analyze, and specify energy reduction measures.
   
   **At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.**
   
   We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
   
   Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
   
   The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:
   
   + Lead teams of technical subject matter experts on energy master planning and other energy projects
   
   + Interface regularly with clients to identify project needs, communicate solutions, and strengthen client relationships.
   
   + Analyze utility usage data and develop visualizations to inform decisions
   
   + Manage work groups and integrated project teams to facilitate energy, resiliency and sustainability objectives
   
   + Write technical reports to communicate findings to clients and stakeholders
   
   + Prepare and present findings to client and internal AECOM stakeholders.
   
   + Manage programs and projects of a complex nature for a variety of clients including DOD
   
   + Develop proposals and support with business development and client relationship building
   
   **DCS-Energy**
   
   AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture - and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter - allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.
   
   **Minimum Requirements**
   
   + BA/BS in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
   
   + 6+ years of directly relevant experience
   
   + CEM certification
   
   + US Citizenship required
   
   **Preferred Qualifications**
   
   + Master Degree in Environmental Management, Energy or related field
   
   + Active Top Secret Clearance strongly preferred
   
   + Experience with Campus Energy planning & Programs
   
   + Experience working with DOD agencies
   
   + AECOM encourages, but does not require, its employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. However, this position is on a project or a worksite, which requires workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Are you currently vaccinated, or are you willing to receive a vaccination before you begin employment? Proof of vaccine will be required.
   
   **What We Offer**
   
   We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
   
   You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
   
   We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
   
   We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
   
   When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.
   
   As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
   
   **Job Category** Program and Project Management
   
   **Business Line** Energy
   
   **Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
   
   **Stategic Business Unit** East
   
   **Country** United States of America
   
   **Position Status** Full Time
   
   **Requisition/Vacancy No.** 268487BR
   
   **Additional Locations** US - WASHINGTON, DC - 2000 K Street, NW
   
   **Virtual:** No
   
   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right certified energy manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your certified energy manager job on Zippia to find and recruit certified energy manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting certified energy managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new certified energy manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect certified energy manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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