Energy and Technology Engineer

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an experienced engineer to support the development and execution of energy research, development, and deployment programs for U.S. government clients. Based in Reston, VA, with periodic client-site travel, you will help evaluate energy tech, materials, and manufacturing strategies from conception to closeout.

The role emphasizes technical analysis, market assessments, and effective communication with stakeholders, delivering reports and briefings to inform policy and program decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant technical expertise in energy materials, transmission, or related sectors.
• Experience in project and construction monitoring and/or energy deals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance evaluating energy or water savings.
• Analyze project viability and economic benefits.
• Support RD&D program management from inception to closeout.
• Synthesize energy technology R&D project information.

Skills

Project monitoring

Energy materials supply chains

Transmission utility deals

Market/economic analysis

Education

Master's degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or related engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Want to apply your engineering and analytical skills to support the development and execution of reliable and affordable energy research and development programs? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use. ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help federal government clients implement and evolve their manufacturing, energy savings, and technology programs. This position will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters office and may require periodic work at the client site in Washington, D.C. or other occasional travel to various project sites. Successful candidates will support the implementation of U.S. government energy research, development, and deployment (RD&D) programs focused on energy security including generation, transmission, critical materials, and manufacturing technologies.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing technical assistance on a variety of topics including: Evaluating possible energy or water savings.
• Evaluating technical and commercial project viability.
• Conducting technical, energy, environmental, and economic benefits analyses.
• Performing market and technology assessments.
• Providing financing and innovation assessments.
• Monitoring project construction and operations.
• Supporting all phases of U.S. government program or project management, from project inception to closeout.
• Synthesizing and analyzing energy technology R&D project and program information.
• Developing technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings) Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing technical reports and assessments.
• Conducting internet and literature research and maintaining awareness of current relevant technological innovations.
• Engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues.
• Conducting research and analysis of power generation, grid and transmission infrastructure reliability, critical materials, and manufacturing supply chain programs and policies.

Minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant technical expertise in one or more of the following industries/sectors: Project and construction monitoring experience. Project or corporate financial deals for critical materials production and processing; energy materials supply chains; coal, oil, and gas; sustainable aviation fuels; and/or gasification. Utility deals for transmission; power generation (including nuclear, coal, hydro, geothermal, gas pipeline, solar); infrastructure retooling or upgrade; and/or battery energy storage system (BESS).

Preferred qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant technical expertise in one or more of the industries/sectors listed in minimum qualifications above. Project and construction monitoring experience.
• Strong understanding of critical mineral supply chain risks and resilience strategies, and the intersection with energy technology, manufacturing, and national security objectives.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in energy technology, energy security, or production and manufacturing in related areas.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Experience engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues.
• Experience with client-facing consulting roles.
• High level of interest in support of U.S. government energy programs.
• Experience working with U.S. federal government agencies.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Pay Range

$89,649.00 - $202,850.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future.

AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

EEO Policy

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

Contact

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