Remote Lead Analyst - Tech Assessment for DSM/DER

E Source; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with 3% employer match

Flexible time off (FTO)

Job summary

E Source is seeking a Lead Analyst for its Technology Assessment Service (TAS) to shape how energy-efficiency, electrification, DER, and demand-flexibility technologies are evaluated and applied in utility programs. You’ll translate complex research into clear guidance for clients and lead cross-functional content delivery.

The role requires deep expertise in HVAC, heat pumps, building systems, and related technologies, with experience interpreting TRMs and program design.

Qualifications

• Typically, an advanced degree with four or more years of relevant professional experience in energy-efficiency technology research, engineering, utility program design, or a closely related field, or a bachelor's degree with commensurate professional experience.
• Strong written communication skills; a cover letter is required with your application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as our in-house expert on customer-sited energy technologies and building systems—such as HVAC and heat pumps, water heating, building controls, large C&I systems, electrification, solar, battery, and demand-response equipment—integrated into utility DSM and DER programs as prescriptive and custom measures.
• Lead the development of TAS research, including technology assessments, reports, technical briefs, and thought leadership content; manage research projects with oversight and support from senior staff.
• Serve as a primary subject-matter expert for Ask E inquiries on efficiency, electrification, and DER technologies—scoping requests, setting expectations with clients, and applying rapid technical judgment to high-priority requests.
• Gather and critically evaluate research from primary and secondary sources, validate sources, weigh evidence, and synthesize findings into content suitable for varied technical audiences.
• Create data-driven, action-oriented content for reports, articles, technical briefs, webinars, and in-person events.

Job description

E Source is seeking a Lead Analyst for its Technology Assessment Service (TAS) to shape how energy-efficiency, electrification, DER, and demand-flexibility technologies are evaluated and applied in utility programs. You’ll translate complex research into clear guidance for clients and lead cross-functional content delivery.

The role requires deep expertise in HVAC, heat pumps, building systems, and related technologies, with experience interpreting TRMs and program design.