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 for senior energy analyst/project manager positions 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with demonstrated interest and in sustainability, building energy efficiency, building science, and/or renewables
5-8 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
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
Preferred Skills/Experience:
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:
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA policy.
Working at ICF