Clean Energy Stakeholder Engagement - Consultant

Job Family:

Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Energy & Environment group within Guidehouse’s Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure (ES&I) practice, provides clean energy stakeholder engagement support, technical and market analysis, research, and strategic planning and analysis support related to emerging clean energy technologies for the public sector. The Energy & Environment group the Department of Energy in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, community benefits plans, community engagement, technology deployment and scaling programs, and other analysis, data collection/modeling, and research projects related to clean energy demonstration programs/projects.

As a Consultant on our team you will support broad engagement with stakeholders including government agencies, tribal organizations, industry representatives, manufacturers, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups. Other responsibilities may include grant program management, market and technology assessments, strategy and plan formulation, and coordination of disparate workstreams.  

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting federal energy clients with stakeholder engagement strategic plans for clean energy demonstration programs

• Stakeholder engagement including support for developing engagement content, supporting stakeholder workshops and other events, supporting outreach efforts, and tracking engagement

• Providing detailed research and analysis on clean energy-related activities including conducting market research and analyzing market trends

• Performing analyses and model development; data collection; spreadsheet creation and management

• Preparing reports and other deliverables for clients

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

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field AND one to ten (1-10) years of directly related working experience including internships, co-ops, and fellowships;  Or Master's degree in relevant field AND one to ten (1-10) years of directly related working experience including internships, co-ops, and fellowships

• Stakeholder engagement experience with clean energy technologies

• Experience building and/or executing stakeholder engagement plans

• Experience related to any of the following clean energy technologies: hydrogen; advanced nuclear, carbon capture and storage; direct air capture; industrial decarbonization; long duration energy storage; and, other clean energy technologies deployed in rural or remote areas or on current and former mine land.

• Experience related to any of the following: grid and utility programs, hydrogen, carbon capture, energy efficiency and industrial decarbonization or other energy technologies

• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy programs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to travel 25%

• Must currently reside in the USA

• Due to nature of client engagement, must either be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

• 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

• This role is a Hybrid role which will require you to go into the Arlington, VA, Guidehouse Office (or Client office in DC) up to three (3) days a week or on occasion.  

• Ability to travel as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

• Ability to quickly research and learn about new technologies and topics

• Proactive and independent work style

• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness

• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable number of miles of the Arlington, VA,  Guidehouse Office