Evaluation Researcher

Qualus; California; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Evaluation Researcher at levels I, II or Senior to support evaluation, research, and analysis for energy and utility projects. You will work with quantitative and qualitative data, help design studies, and produce evidence-based insights for clients.

Responsibilities include performing descriptive statistics, data cleaning, sampling design, interviews, and reporting; at senior levels you may lead sections and present findings to clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy sector, energy efficiency, applied research, or program evaluation.
• Experience using statistical software (R, Stata, SPSS, SAS).
• Experience developing or supporting survey instruments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative data with descriptive stats and modeling.
• Clean, manage, and prepare large datasets and impute data as needed.
• Perform qualitative analysis of open-ended responses and interviews.
• Develop figures, tables, and visualizations to summarize findings.
• Review work products for accuracy and consistency.
• Lead or support sampling design and data collection planning.
• Summarize findings and contribute to reports and presentations.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Survey research

Qualitative analysis

Data visualization

Client communication

Project management

Insight translation

Education

Master's or PhD in behavioral or social sciences, economics, public policy, or related field

Tools

R

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Excel

Job description

Power your future with Qualus as an Evaluation Researcher at levels I, II or Senior. This position supports evaluation, research, and analysis for energy and utility projects. The successful candidate will work with quantitative and qualitative data, contribute to research design, and help produce evidence-based insights for clients. Responsibilities and expectations will align with the candidate’s experience and level.

Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Analyze quantitative data, including descriptive statistics and basic or advanced statistical modeling.
• Clean, manage, and prepare large datasets (e.g., billing, metering, survey, program tracking); conduct data imputation when needed.
• Perform qualitative analysis of open-ended survey responses and interview data.
• Develop figures, tables, and visualizations.
• Review work products for accuracy and consistency.

Research Design & Data Collection

• Translate research questions into data collection instruments using appropriate methods.
• Support or lead sampling design and data collection planning.
• Program and test survey instruments; support survey fielding and track sample and completion metrics.
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders, customers, participants, and market actors.

Synthesis & Reporting

• Summarize findings from individual datasets and synthesize results across multiple research activities.
• Contribute to written reports, memos, and presentations.
• Develop conclusions and recommendations supported by analysis.
• At senior levels, lead report sections, author complete deliverables, and present findings to clients.

Collaboration & Leadership (Senior Level)

• Provide guidance to junior researchers.
• Manage multiple research activities and timelines.
• Communicate with clients to refine research questions and discuss progress.
• Contribute to proposals and other business development activities.
• Apply advanced methods such as multivariate analysis, weighting for complex surveys, and techniques for handling missing data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in the energy sector, energy efficiency, applied research, or program evaluation (or equivalent education/training).
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, SAS).
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience developing or supporting survey instruments.
• Experience with survey research and qualitative research.
• Master’s or PhD in behavioral or social sciences, economics, public policy, or related field (preferred for higher levels).
• Experience authoring research reports and presenting findings (mid/senior level).
• Experience managing research projects and guiding less experienced staff (senior level).
• Ability to translate analytical findings into clear, actionable insights (mid/senior level).

This position can be Remote based anywhere in the country or out of our Reno or Sacramento offices.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care.