Senior Consultant - Building Simulation and Impact Evaluation

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Discretionary Bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a qualified professional to join our customer programs team in support of energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs for utility clients across the US. You will engage in impact evaluation, building energy modeling, data analysis, and cost-effectiveness studies using tools like EnergyPlus, BEopt, and OpenStudio.

The role involves collaboration with a close-knit team, mentoring junior staff, and occasional fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline AND 3+ years utilities/consulting experience; or Master’s degree with 2+ years experience
• All work experience must be post-graduation and include impact evaluation, engineering analyses, and building energy modeling
• Experience in energy savings analyses for residential, commercial, or industrial measures (lighting, HVAC, motors and drives, weatherization, electrification)
• Strong analytical and data skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel and programming languages like R and Python

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of utility programs using rigorous evaluation methods
• Assess energy efficiency, building electrification and renewable energy technologies
• Model buildings using tools like EnergyPlus or BEopt
• Perform complex technical and economic analyses for cost-effectiveness
• Manage tasks within timelines and budgets
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships
• Mentor junior team members
• Develop and present reports and presentations to clients
• Option to conduct fieldwork for data collection

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

R/Python programming

Energy efficiency knowledge

Building energy modeling

Project management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Master's degree in engineering or environmental science

Tools

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

BEopt

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

IESVE

Job description

What You Will Do

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join our customer programs team to support energy, sustainability, and infrastructure work with utility clients across the US. This position requires someone with experience in program design, EM&V and/or implementation of energy efficiency, electrification and load management programs. Specifically, we are seeking candidates with experience in impact evaluation, engineering analysis, data analysis, fieldwork, benefit-cost analysis and/or building simulation tools such as EnergyPlus, BEopt, OpenStudio, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or IESVE.

Job Family

Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

None

In This Role You Will

• Evaluate the impact of utility programs using rigorous evaluation methods including and not limited to excel-based engineering analysis, building simulation, trend-data analysis, billing-data analysis.
• Assess energy efficiency, building electrification and renewable energy technologies implemented through utility programs.
• Assess and complete building energy modeling; using residential and commercial building simulation tools (e.g., EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, BEopt, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IESVE)
• Perform complex technical and economic analyses for assessing cost-effectiveness of a program, spreadsheet creation, and project/task management
• Ensure tasks are completed within project timelines and budgets and in adherence to quality standards
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships
• Mentor and train junior team members
• Develop and present reports, memos, and presentations to clients
• Have the opportunity to perform fieldwork including performance measurement and field data collection of building and industrial process energy systems

What You Will Need

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, environmental science, or related discipline AND Three (3+) plus years relevant utilities industry or consulting experience within the utilities industry; Or Master’s degree in an engineering, environmental science, or related discipline AND Two (2+) plus years relevant utilities industry or consulting experience within the utilities industry
• All work experience must be post-graduation and include impact evaluation, engineering analyses, and building energy modeling
• Experience in analysis of energy savings for common energy efficiency measures for residential, commercial, or industrial sectors (such as lighting, HVAC, motors and drives, industrial processes, controls, weatherization, electrification, and/or custom measures)
• Outstanding problem-solving, engineering and data analysis skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with data analytics in Microsoft Excel and preferably with programing languages like R and Python.
• Ability to manage significant portions of tasks while leading and collaborating with a close-knit team
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in energy efficiency and sustainability
• An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel and work onsite in a client office as needed
• Must work onsite in a Guidehouse Office 1-3 days a week

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preference will be given to candidates within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed in the posting
• Experience with utility programs including program evaluation, design, implementation and benefit-cost analysis.
• Multiple sector experience in analysis of energy savings for common energy efficiency measures for residential, commercial, or industrial sectors (such as lighting, HVAC, motors and drives, industrial processes, controls, weatherization, electrification, and/or custom measures).
• Experience with one or more commercial building simulation tools: Energy Strong, EnergyPlus, BEopt, OpenStudio, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IESVE, or other similar building energy simulation tools
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project
• Experience with R, Python, or other programming languages
• Field experience collecting primary data, such as energy usage data, equipment operation data, or equipment characteristics for the purposes of building energy audits or energy savings analyses
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to clients or executive audiences
• Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
• Experience training and mentoring junior staff
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The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.