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PacWave is Hiring
PacWave has officially launched the search for a Power and Data Systems Manager, a critical technical leadership role at one of the world’s premier wave energy test facilities.
As PacWave moves into full operations, we’re looking for a skilled and driven individual to oversee the operation and management of our power and data infrastructure.
If you’re passionate about clean energy, technical systems, and making a real impact in the emerging wave energy sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
Posting Number: P09826UF
Visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/178609
02/12/2026: We’re excited to welcome Matt Sanders as PacWave’s new Commercial Manager, effective March 1, 2026.
With over a decade of experience in marine energy, including leadership roles with the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust and the U.S. Department of Energy’s TEAMER Program, Matt brings deep expertise in advancing testing, infrastructure access, and technology commercialization. We’re thrilled to have him on the PacWave team.
12/12/2025: A summary of the locations of all PacWave’s buoys is now available.
On 08/15/2025, a group met with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a strong advocate for marine energy, to discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector. The meeting brought together representatives from PacWave, the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Oregon Department of Energy, CalWave, C.Power, Skip Technology, Portland General Electric (PGE), Continuous Solutions, SMI, Gunderson Marine & Iron, and students from OSU.
Version 2.0 of PacWave’s Client Handbook is now available.
PacWave Updates (previously Construction Updates) – last update 03/24/2025
If you have ever stood by the ocean and watched waves roll in, curling repeatedly into the sand or sending spray sky-high against a rocky shore, you’ve experienced the seemingly infinite power of the ocean. What if we could capture some of that energy and turn it into electricity?
Wave energy is an incredible way to utilize America’s natural resources to strengthen our energy dominance. Just like oil and gas made America a global energy leader, wave energy potentially gives us another tool to use what we already have—our vast coastlines—to power our homes and businesses. PacWave, based at Oregon State University, is helping the marine energy industry test new ideas and develop the technology to harness wave energy.
PacWave is an open ocean wave energy testing facility consisting of two sites, each located just a few miles from the deep-water port of Newport, Oregon on the ever-energetic Pacific Ocean. Both PacWave sites are highly accessible and served by a diverse maritime supply chain.
