Energy Efficiency Consultant - Home Insulation Air Sealing

ICF International, Inc.; Carpinteria (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in energy efficiency as an Account Manager, where you'll manage programs and foster relationships with clients and contractors. This role emphasizes communication and technical skills, with opportunities for professional growth and community investment.

Benefits

Flexible workplace arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, or related fields.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Manage Energy Efficiency programs and build client relationships.
• Prepare internal and client-facing presentations.
• Conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to contractors.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Technical Assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Energy

Bachelor's degree in Building Science

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Energy Efficiency Consultant - Home Insulation Air Sealing

Locations : Remote candidates must be located in either the Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY areas

Ready to make a difference?

To support our growth, we are seeking an Account Manager for our Utility Programs and Services (UPS) division to grow ICF's energy market-rate insulation and air sealing programs. You will support the management of Energy Efficiency programs, build relationships with clients, foster relationships with key market actors such as Insulation contractors, implement program strategies and plans, as well as support marketing and recruiting strategies.

Why you will love working here :

• Our purpose is to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all
• 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
• Professional growth : Bring your passion, develop your personal goals and align them with our company purpose and values
• Employee community networks : Join internal forums where you can connect with colleagues who share or support common characteristics, interests, and goals

What you will be doing :

• Work as part of the team ensuring that the implementation of client-sponsored energy projects is successfully executed. Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and databases for internal tracking.
• Assist in preparing internal and client-facing presentations.
• Provide outreach, recruitment, technical assistance, and guidance to contractors, retailers, and distributors within one or more utility service territories. Promote energy-efficient technologies to residential market segments. Must be able to effectively communicate to both technical trade allies and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and the design of program features, services, and marketing campaigns.
• Prepare status reports to accurately describe Trade Ally outreach and account management activities in the field and to monitor progress towards program goals on contractor participation and the completion of eligible projects.
• Conduct, coordinate with, or follow up on desktop, remote, or in-field Quality Assurance activities, as appropriate, to approve incentive applications and verify installed measures.
• Attend client-sponsored promotional events.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for travel. Requirements are up to 20% of the time in New York (service area is Rochester / Binghamton areas) for contractor meetings, promotional events, and project inspections (reimbursement for mileage provided).

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications) :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Energy, Building Science, Construction, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education).
• 2+ years experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, utility programs, account management, and/or related fields.
• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

What we would like you to have :

• Familiarity with insulation and air sealing technologies, building heating and cooling load estimation, Home Performance methodologies, and/or heat pumps.
• Experience with the energy efficiency market in the Northeast, especially Upstate NY. Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies.
• Experience working on successful energy efficiency programs, with specific expertise in energy efficiency technologies and products, as well as energy issues in existing residential buildings.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with key market actors in the industry including utility client customers, architects, engineers, contractors, non-profit officials, public officials, and other stakeholders, as necessary to achieve project goals.
• Experience with the Trade Allies working on energy efficiency programs in the Northeast or building relationships with trade allies in similar markets.