Lead Energy Engineer – C&I Project Development
Location: This remote position is based in the Phoenix Metro area (AZ)
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with a mission to help clients solve complex challenges in energy, environment, and infrastructure. We combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge analytics and digital solutions to deliver impactful results.
Ready to make a difference? ICF is growing its energy and DER program implementation teams to support new and existing contracts in the region. Our clients include energy utilities, recognizable Fortune 500 corporations, and a variety of Federal, State, and local governmental agencies. We are seeking a Lead Energy Engineer to support renewables, decarbonization, energy efficiency, EVSE and electrification programs in Arizona.
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:
- Work with customers, vendors, and outreach staff to develop DER projects focused on public sector facilities in the Phoenix metro area.
- Perform field audits to understand and document the customer's current operations and motivations, while identifying opportunities to implement energy efficiency.
- Lead the identification, scoping, and development of custom decarbonization projects.
- Write and execute M&V plans to document baseline and measure case conditions that meet project budgets and timelines.
- Lead the identification, scoping, and development of custom energy efficiency and decarbonization projects.
- Work with customers and other stakeholders to scope the potential opportunities, project budgets and project timelines.
- Perform technical analysis to quantify the baseline and measure case conditions and potential savings, cost, and other relevant parameters.
- Perform advanced engineering calculations including custom measure savings. estimation using industry and/or internal ICF calculators to model energy performance.
- Provide quality control oversight for custom application reviews and technical documentation.
- Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures and as built operating conditions, project savings and other cost effectiveness parameters.
- Support customers in project implementation.
- Work with customers and other stakeholders to forecast project activities and to ensure timely and on budget project completion.
- Travel Requirements: must have reliable vehicle for up to 30% local travel in the Phoenix Metro area for site visits, meetings and events (mileage reimbursement provided).
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Architectural Engineering or related discipline (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education).
- 8+ years of experience in energy engineering, with a focus on custom project development and technical analysis and/or related experience.
- 5+ years of experience in energy efficiency outreach and on-site work.
- Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):
- Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and/or New Mexico.
- Experience developing and implementing public-sector energy programs and projects, including construction management and working with ESCOs.
- Proficiency with energy modeling software such as TRACE 700 or EnergyPlus.
- Knowledge of applicable energy codes and standards, including ASHRAE 90.1.
- Familiarity with utility-funded DSM programs, including energy efficiency (EE), building electrification (BE), and demand response (DR), as well as applicable Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs).
- 5+ years of experience with decarbonization, renewable energy, and EVSE charging analysis and/or design, including building interconnection requirements.
- Experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 211.
- Experience with EM&V protocols, including IPMVP.
- Familiarity with building and industrial controls and electric and natural gas end-use equipment in public-sector facilities.
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
Professional skills you will use:
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities