Energy Consultant – Energy Efficiency Program Design

Energy Consultant- Energy Efficiency Program Design 

Location: US Remote 

Ready to make a difference?
Ready to make a difference? Join ICF’s Energy Consulting & Analytics team, where we blend deep industry expertise with innovative analytics to help utilities and government agencies design and implement impactful energy programs. 

To support our growth, we are hiring a consultant position in our Energy Consulting & Analytics practice capable of leading major program design efforts and supporting the wide range of needs of ICF’s utility program implementation teams. As an Energy Consultant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality analytical support, program design, and implementation insights across energy efficiency, demand response, and electrification programs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with clients, and contribute to the development of tools, strategies, and thought leadership that shape the future of energy. 

You will contribute to the development of innovative and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Energy Consulting 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 practical on-the-ground experience enables us to help clients make big things possible.  

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:

• Provide strategic and analytical support to ICF’s program implementation teams, including measure characterization, forecasting, benefit cost analysis, and calculator and model building. 
• Lead program design and planning efforts for various DSM programs and portfolios. Benchmark and forecast energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs. 
• Manage large efforts that require coordination between multiple internal and external stakeholders to coordinate ICF’s various teams into integrated proposals and program designs. 
• Be a trusted advisor on the topic of DSM policy, economics, and technology, providing strategic insights and support for clean energy transition plans. 
• Assist and lead our regulatory advisory projects, helping our clients understand the nuanced impacts of federal/state/local regulations.  
• Contribute to market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies. 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building science, energy management, energy policy and planning, or related fields, with demonstrated interest and in sustainability, energy systems, energy efficiency, flexible load management, and/or renewables. 
• 2+ years of related energy industry experience, including experience in energy efficiency consulting, energy management, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation. 

What we would like you to have:

• Master’s degree (MA/MS/MEng) in a related field  
• Experience working with utility programs and clients 
• Strong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders  
• In depth understanding of energy efficiency and DER technologies, energy savings calculations (technical resource manuals, evaluation of energy savings, etc.), 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  
• Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes   
• Demonstrated experience with project and resource management 

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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@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.  

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At 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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the 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:

$73,722.00 - $125,327.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)