Lead Energy Consultant

ICF is hiring a Lead Energy Consultant to support their Energy Analytics practice, focusing on energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization strategies. The role involves project management, market research, and developing innovative energy programs for utilities and government agencies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields with 8+ years of experience in energy consulting. The position is based in Reston, VA, with preferred locations in Atlanta, GA, or Concord, CA.
Lead Energy Consultant
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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.



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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please emailCandidateaccommodation@icf.comand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.



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Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt 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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.



However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance atcandidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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 - $184,409.00







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