Remote Energy Evaluation Researcher

Qualus; Folsom (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

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, contribute to research design, and help produce evidence-based insights for clients.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, developing figures, translating research questions into instruments, leading sampling design, conducting interviews, synthesizing findings, and presenting to clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy sector, energy efficiency, applied research, or program evaluation.
• Experience using statistical software (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).

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative data, including descriptive statistics and modeling.
• Clean, manage, and prepare large datasets; perform data imputation when needed.
• Perform qualitative analysis of open-ended responses and interview data.
• Develop figures, tables, and visualizations.
• Review work products for accuracy and consistency.
• Translate research questions into data collection instruments.
• Support or lead sampling design and data collection planning.
• Program and test survey instruments; track sample and completion metrics.
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders, customers, participants, and market actors.
• Summarize findings and synthesize results across activities.
• Contribute to reports, memos, and presentations; develop actionable conclusions.
• Senior level: lead report sections and present findings to clients.
• Provide guidance to junior researchers; manage timelines and client communications.
• Contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

Statistical software

Excel proficiency

Qualitative research

Survey design

Data visualization

Education

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

Tools

R

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Excel

Job description

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, contribute to research design, and help produce evidence-based insights for clients.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, developing figures, translating research questions into instruments, leading sampling design, conducting interviews, synthesizing findings, and presenting to clients.