Energy Efficiency Consultant

Guidehouse is seeking an Energy Efficiency Consultant in Burlington, VT, within their Technology Innovation & Management group. The role involves technical and market analysis of energy-saving technologies, assessing trends, performing statistical analyses, and developing test methods. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 1-4 years of experience. The position requires some travel (up to 10%) and the ability to work in an office environment.
Job Family:
Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:
• The Technology Innovation & Management (TIM) group within Guidehouse's Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure (ES&I) practice, provides technical and market analysis related to the potential for new and emerging technologies to save energy.
• This includes examining the impacts of regulations on manufacturers and understanding the technical improvements necessary, and the associated costs, to meet higher performance levels.

Responsibilities:
• Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities
• Assessing technologies and analyzing technology trends
• Modeling the performance of advanced technologies
• Performing statistical analyses; data collection; spreadsheet creation and management
• Developing test methods to help characterize the energy use of various appliances
• Reviewing international test methods and procedures currently used by industry
• Preparing reports, presentations and other documents for clients

Career Development:
We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Consultant II, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a technical energy related discipline
• Ability to commence working full time within 2-4 weeks
• 1-4 years of directly related working experience
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment to coordinate work
• Capable of regularly using close visual acuity and operates computer equipment to prepare, analyze and transmit data accordingly
• Ability to work in an office environment
• Currently reside or ability to relocate to Washington DC or Burlington, MA
• The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described
• No sponsorship available for this position; Due to nature of client engagements, US Citizenship restrictions may apply

Preferrable Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree awarded no later than August 2022 in either Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• 1+ years professional working experience post graduation
• Internships, Co-ops, or fellowships related to any of the following: energy efficiency, connected & smart lighting, HVAC technology, and/or building automation & efficiency
• Strong interest in energy efficiency, laboratory testing, and/or advanced technologies and/or relevant experience in these fields
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and independent work style
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• High degree of self-confidence and determination
• Highly developed organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently

What We Offer:
• 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