Energy Analyst

Energy Analyst  
Location: United States Hybrid or Remote 
Preferred Location: Concord, CA or Reston, VA 

Ready 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 energy analyst 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. Energy Analysts advance in our practice, frequently developing 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, preparation of fillings and other regulatory support for US and Canadian utilities and/or government agencies.  
• 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  
• Assist with market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies 
• 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
• 1+ years of related energy industry experience or academic equivalent that includes experience in energy consulting, energy management, building science, DSM program potential studies, regulatory support, or energy conservation programs 
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated experience with pivot tables and lookup functions
• Must be able to pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license, and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and drug screening

What we would like you to have: 

• 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  
• 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   

Professional Skills:  

• 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 
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment  

Working at ICF

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