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Senior Energy Analyst
Senior Energy Analyst
Remote
US or Canada
Want to make a difference? Then 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 market, ICF helps public- and private-sector clients develop comprehensive energy strategies and establish sustainable programs to deliver and maintain energy.
To support our growth, we are hiring a Senior Energy Analyst to work in our DER 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 DER Analytics team is a leader in utility DER planning, program design, and 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.
Qualifications
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:
Develop a process to assess Distributed Energy Resources (DER) value for US utilities and/or government agencies
Develop internal- and external-facing tools and workflows that enable strategic decision-making process
Assist with developing and designing innovative DER program strategies and roadmaps
Support strategic decisions by evaluating and benchmarking DER program
Oversee market research on various DER technologies including measure adoption, saturation, feasibility, etc.
Develop advanced energy saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility DER programs
Prepare and present persuasive presentations and short reports to stakeholders
Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces
Manage clients and projects
Work in cross-functional teams to build and improve processes
Mentor and train junior staff
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Electrical Engineering, Building Science, Energy Management, Energy Policy and Planning, or related subjects
3+ years of related energy industry experience, including experience in DER technology assessment (e.g EE, DR, solar and storage)
Experience with data science, and machine learning in Python or R
Understanding of economic valuation such as NPV and IRR analysis, and utility cost-effectiveness tests
Knowledge of evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy efficiency
Understanding of building science, heat transfer and thermodynamics
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including advanced programming experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Experience with data handling, transformation and analysis
Experience with statistical analysis and inference
Experience and knowledge of renewables, and energy storage systems
Experience with energy modeling tools (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus) and developing new measures in Ruby
Knowledge of energy policy and regulation especially related to DER / DSM. Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes would be highly valued.
Experience with business development and client development
Experience with energy saving evaluation, measurement and verification methods and protocols (e.g. IPMVP)
Advanced programming/scripting skills, cloud architecture, HTML, PowerBI
Knowledge of building construction methods, mechanical systems and related energy use in residential and commercial construction
Consultative Skills:
Demonstrates trustworthiness and upholds the highest ethical standards
Ensures that information flows effectively to others
Identifies, collects, and analyzes the information needed to solve a problem effectively
Clearly expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts in writing
Organizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
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. If you’re seeking to make a difference in the world, visit www.icf.com/careers to find your next career. ICF—together for tomorrow.
ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans and applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@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 non-discrimination: EEO is the law and Pay Transparency Statement.
Fairfax, VA (VA01)
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