Senior Researcher: Industrial Heat & Decarbonization Remote

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,467 - 96,834; Full time

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Job summary

ACEEE’s Industry Program is seeking a Senior Researcher to lead research on industrial heat efficiency and electrification. You will engage with policymakers, utilities, manufacturers, and vendors to shape policy and drive market transformation.

The role offers national scope with potential for leadership within ACEEE’s collaborative, mission‑driven environment. Flexible location with remote options in the United States; salary and benefits support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of work experience, or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Coursework in engineering, physical science, economics, and/or environmental science.
• Significant interest or experience in talking in detail with industrial managers, engineers, and vendors about technologies.
• Significant interest or experience in engaging with federal or state agencies and/or policymakers.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into language that engages policymakers.
• Authorship of multiple peer‑reviewed reports, including at least one as lead author.

Responsibilities

• Leads, publishes, communicates, and contributes to research and analysis on industrial heat efficiency and electrification.
• Develops thought leadership on industrial market transformation.
• Works with the team to identify, monitor, and describe technology advances and policy windows to advance the market at the corporate, state, and federal levels.
• Engages in outreach to states for industrial programs and rulemaking efforts.
• Promotes, coordinates, and contributes to convenings and collaborations of utilities, industrial companies, NGOs and other partners to help advance energy efficiency and carbon reductions.
• Develops and follows project workplans and meets milestones within budgeted hours.
• Interacts with funders and develops new funding sources. Contributes to proposal development.

Job description

ACEEE’s Industry Program is seeking a Senior Researcher to lead research on industrial heat efficiency and electrification. You will engage with policymakers, utilities, manufacturers, and vendors to shape policy and drive market transformation.

The role offers national scope with potential for leadership within ACEEE’s collaborative, mission‑driven environment. Flexible location with remote options in the United States; salary and benefits support work‑life balance.