Energy Consultant - Energy Efficiency Program Design

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking an Energy Consultant for program design and implementation in energy efficiency. The role involves providing analytical support, managing large program efforts, and advising on policy and technology for clean energy transitions. Qualified candidates typically have a degree in engineering or a related field and experience in the energy industry. This position offers flexibility and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Flexible workplace arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, building science, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in energy efficiency consulting or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to program implementation teams.
• Lead program design and planning efforts.
• Manage large program design efforts with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Energy efficiency consulting

Analytical support

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Energy Consultant- Energy Efficiency Program Design

Location: US Remote

Ready to make a difference? Join ICF's Energy Consulting & Analytics team, where we blend deep industry expertise with innovative analytics to help utilities and government agencies design and implement impactful energy programs.

To support our growth, we are hiring a consultant position in our Energy Consulting & Analytics practice capable of leading major program design efforts and supporting the wide range of needs of ICF's utility program implementation teams. As an Energy Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality analytical support, program design, and implementation insights across energy efficiency, demand response, and electrification programs.

You will contribute to the development of innovative and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Energy Consulting team is a leader in utility and government energy transition planning, program design, and demand side management (DSM) program implementation analytics.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more

What you will be doing:

• Provide strategic and analytical support to ICF's program implementation teams, including measure characterization, forecasting, benefit cost analysis, and calculator and model building.
• Lead program design and planning efforts for various DSM programs and portfolios. Benchmark and forecast energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs.
• Manage large efforts that require coordination between multiple internal and external stakeholders to coordinate ICF's various teams into integrated proposals and program designs.
• Be a trusted advisor on the topic of DSM policy, economics, and technology, providing strategic insights and support for clean energy transition plans.
• Assist and lead our regulatory advisory projects, helping our clients understand the nuanced impacts of federal/state/local regulations.
• Contribute to market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies.

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, building science, energy management, energy policy and planning, or related fields, with demonstrated interest and in sustainability, energy systems, energy efficiency, flexible load management, and/or renewables.
• 2+ years of related energy industry experience, including experience in energy efficiency consulting, energy management, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation.

What we would like you to have:

• Master's degree (MA/MS/MEng) in a related field
• Experience working with utility programs and clients
• Strong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders
• In depth understanding of energy efficiency and DER technologies, energy savings calculations (technical resource manuals, evaluation of energy savings, etc.), economic valuation (NPV, IRR, etc.), and utility cost-effectiveness tests.
• Knowledge of energy policy and regulation, especially related to DSM and other distributed energy resources
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes
• Demonstrated experience with project and resource management

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $73,722.00 - $125,327.00