Large Industrial Energy Advisor

00068 LEIDOS ENGINEERING INC; Illinois; Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Large Industrial Energy Advisor to market and support energy‑efficiency projects in support of the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency program. This remote role offers the chance to influence decarbonization efforts across industrial facilities and requires up to 40‑60% travel, with preference for candidates inside the Ameren Illinois service territory.

You will work with facility owners, architects, and engineers, perform energy modeling analyses, and prepare reports to guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial facilities and processes.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret complex information and provide strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with energy modeling tools to manipulate model inputs and summarize results.
• CRM experience and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with facility owners, architects and engineers to understand energy conservation and decarbonization goals.
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of projects at various stages of the consulting process.
• Perform energy simulation analyses and deliver model results efficiently.
• Prepare detailed reports on energy modeling, decarbonization results, and design recommendations.
• Communicate energy conservation measures to both technical and non-technical team members to support informed design decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure high-quality results and deliverables.

Skills

Outreach

Industrial sales

Communication

Organizational skills

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Building Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Energy modeling

CRM platform

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos seeks a Large Industrial Energy Advisor to both market and support energy‑efficiency projects in support of the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency business program. This exciting position offers a unique career opportunity for a dynamic person with excellent outreach, industrial sales, communication, and organizational skills to influence leading‑edge energy efficiency projects within a creative team environment.

Location:

This position is remote. Ameren Illinois and Leidos believe it is very important to provide employment opportunities to the utility ratepayers that reside in Illinois. Therefore, there is a strong preference that the candidate be living within the Ameren Illinois service territory (https://www.ameren.com/illinois/company/about-ameren/service-territory roughly the southern two‑thirds of Illinois). The Ameren Illinois service territory includes several large to mid‑size communities such as Galesburg, Quincy, Peoria, Bloomington‑Normal, Champaign‑Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Springfield, Charleston‑Mattuon, Effingham, Mt. Vernon, Marion, Carbondale, and Metro East (Belleville, O'Fallon, Granite City, Edwardsville, Alton, Collinsville).

Travel:

This position requires up to 40‑60% travel, typically day trips (2‑3 days per week). Occasional overnight travel (4‑5 times per year) for conferences/seminars.

The salary range for this position is $95‑115K.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with facility owners, architects, and engineers to understand energy conservation and decarbonization goals.
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of projects at various stages of the consulting process.
• Perform energy simulation analyses and deliver model results efficiently.
• Prepare detailed reports on energy modeling, decarbonization results, and design recommendations.
• Communicate energy conservation measures to both technical and non‑technical team members to support informed design decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure high‑quality results and deliverables.

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a closely related field.
• Applicable Experience: Strong familiarity with industrial facilities and processes.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to interpret complex information and provide strategic recommendations, identifying the benefits, consequences, and impacts of different system options.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with energy modeling tools to manipulate model inputs and summarize results.
• Customer and Project Management: Ability to manage a high volume of projects in a relatively short time frame, and consistent engagement with CRM platform.
• Energy Efficiency Programs: Familiarity with utility‑sponsored energy efficiency programs, especially those targeting commercial and industrial customers.
• Certifications: Any of the following industry certifications are a plus—Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CEIP), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), LEED Accredited Professional, Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP).
• Nice to Haves (but Not Required): Sales Experience; Field Consulting; Specialized Equipment Knowledge; Change Management Experience.

What Sets You Apart:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related Bachelor’s Science/technical degree with four plus (4+) years of industrial experience such as: maintenance, project management, energy programs, utility account representation, key account management, or in the energy efficiency industry is desired. Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field sales type meetings and verification of pre and post installation of energy efficiency measures. The candidate should have basic general knowledge of commercial and industrial budget cycles, large building energy systems, construction practices, and/or the energy efficiency industry. Must be able to utilize initiative to develop relationships with customers, vendors and professional organizations to keep up to date and demonstrate knowledge of operational trends, energy efficiency technologies, practices, and regulations in electric and natural gas demand side management. Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, well organized, self‑starting, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and work well in a team setting. It is critical that productivity and accuracy be demonstrated in performance of work. Willingness and drive to obtain additional industry‑specific training and certifications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and computers in general is required.

Although this role will primarily support the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, Leidos will be the employer of the person, Ameren Illinois does not take any role in selecting the person for employment, and Ameren Illinois will not have any role in managing the work performed by the person. We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.