Energy Engineer

Senior Energy Engineer
Energy Efficiency Programs  

Location: California (Remote - Home Office)

Ready to make a difference?  

ICF is growing its energy program implementation team to support new and existing contracts in the region. Our clients include energy utilities, recognizable Fortune 500 corporations, and a variety of Federal, State, and local governmental agencies. We are seeking an experienced Energy Engineer to support multiple multi-year energy efficiency, electrification, and GHG programs in California.

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:  

• Perform custom energy project reviews. 
• Review and update calculation tools used for custom energy projects. 
• Develop methodologies for quantifying prescriptive (“deemed”) measures.
• Perform or utilize market and/or technical studies to justify baseline and measure costs. 
• Perform analysis to document measure cost effectiveness parameters. 
• Utilize calculation tools, data analysis, and/or energy models to generate savings estimates with little supervision.
• Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures and other cost effectiveness parameters.
• Understand business decision-making including financial principles, estimating costs, and proposing work.
• Manage multiple technically detailed projects while working with clients to maintain program satisfaction.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 5% to 25% of the time(As needed) (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):  

• Bachelor’s Degree in (Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline) (candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education)
• 5+ years of experience in performing engineering calculations and/or data analysis related to energy efficiency or equivalent experience from an advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• 5+ years in developing, reviewing and/or supporting custom projects 
• 5+ years of experience with energy efficiency and/or electrification related to one or more end uses including HVAC, lighting, pumping, water heating, plug loads, process heating, and/or process cooling.

What we would like you to have:  

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License 
• Demonstrated familiarity with California deemed and custom project requirements.
• Demonstrated familiarity with California energy regulatory policy deemed and custom project requirements including CPUC funded efficiency programs and building/equipment energy codes including Title 20 and Title 24.
• Demonstrated experience performing GHG calculations. 
• Field experience working on commercial and/or industrial energy efficiency or related equipment, including commissioning, M&V, audits, surveys, etc. 
• Demonstrated experience with energy modeling tools including Energy Plus, EnergyPro, eQuest, and/or other whole building energy modeling tools.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies.
• Familiarity with using the eTRM.
• Demonstrated experience with electrifications, DERs, DR, and/or NMEC.
• CEM certification.
• PMP certification.

Professional skills you will use:  

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. 
• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for clients and senior management team.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as clients and vendors.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Outlook, Excel).

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 an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA policy.

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 [email protected] 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 here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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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:

$96,367.00 - $163,825.00

California Remote Office (CA99)