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Preferred Locations: Atlanta, GA, Reston VA, or Concord CA
Ready to make a difference?
Want to make a difference? Come work for ICF, where we combine passion for our work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results that help solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. In the energy and utilities market, ICF helps public- and private-sector clients develop comprehensive energy strategies and establish sustainable programs to support the energy transition.
To support our growth, we are hiring a Lead Energy Consultant to work in our Energy Analytics practice. You will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Energy Analytics team is a leader in utility and government energy transition planning, program design, and demand side management (DSM) program implementation analytics. Our thorough understanding of our clients’ needs and our ability to connect the practical on the ground experience enables us to help clients make big things possible.
At ICF you will have an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, interact with experts and clients in the field, and grow your content knowledge and consulting skills. Engineers advance in our practice and develop an area of special competence, with increasing responsibility for project management and client contact in their area of competence.
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 (Ask your recruiter for more details!
What you will be doing:
Assist with energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization potential studies, program planning, advisory research and support, preparation of fillings and other regulatory support for US and Canadian utilities and/or government agencies.
Assist with developing and designing innovative program strategies
Conduct market research on various energy efficiency technologies including measure adoption, saturation, feasibility, etc.
Advanced energy saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility programs
Oversee market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies
Assist with business development activities including writing proposals
Assist with the evaluation and benchmarking of program performance
Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions
Prepare and present persuasive presentations and reports
Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with demonstrated interest and in sustainability, building energy efficiency, building science, and/or renewables
8+ year of related energy industry experience, including experience in energy consulting, energy management, building science, DSM program potential studies, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation
What we would like you to have:
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, collect and analyze data
Strong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders
In depth understanding of energy efficiency technologies, economic valuation (NPV, IRR, etc.), and utility cost-effectiveness tests
Knowledge of energy policy and regulation, especially related to DSM and other distributed energy resources
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Graduate degree in engineering, specializing in sustainability, building science, and/or energy policy
Experience and knowledge of renewables, US and Canadian energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE), energy storage systems and/or CHP, energy modeling (OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, etc), and/or energy saving calculation methods
Understanding of building science, building construction methods, and building energy saving calculations
Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes
Demonstrated experience with project and resource management
Demonstrated experience with business development and nurturing client relationships
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$108,476.00 - $184,409.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Other facts
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What you'll do
- Assist with energy efficiency studies and program planning for utilities and government agencies. Conduct market research and manage large datasets to support program performance evaluations.
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