Senior Tribal and Rural Clean Energy Expert

at  ICF

LOB: CET/EID

Want to work with local communities across the country, helping them to develop sustainable clean energy systems that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use.
ICF is seeking a renewable energy and energy efficiency technical expert who can provide technical assistance to local communities and Native American Tribes to implement energy efficiency conservation measures and sustainable renewable energy systems (e.g., community scale solar, wind, geothermal, etc.). This position will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters office in a hybrid work environment, or can be remotely based for exceptional candidates. Successful candidates will support the implementation of U.S. government technical assistance programs to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions across the country.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Related professional credentials (e.g., PE, CEM, LEED).
• Experience with project management, business development, and/or client development
• Experience with Energy Management Systems (e.g., ISO 50001)
• Experience with state & local and/or federal commercial and industrial energy programs
• Experience with commercial energy-efficient applications
• Experience with energy modeling tools and platforms (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus)
• Experience with advanced programming and data analytics skills
• Substantial professional and/or lived experience with Tribal communities
• Knowledge of energy and climate policy and regulation
• Knowledge of building design and construction methods, building codes and standards, mechanical systems, and related energy use in construction. Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies

• Providing technical assistance to local communities and Native American Tribes, to assist in the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy conservation measures.
• Conducting independent engineering technical reviews of energy projects
• Conducting energy savings and economic analyses community energy projects
• Assisting in developing and designing innovative energy programs
• Conducting market research and analysis of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and decarbonization technologies, programs, and policies
• Conducting remote desktop building system audits and assessments
• Co-authoring reports and other client deliverables, white papers, and marketing pieces
• Managing and supporting technical studies that evaluate energy impacts and benefits
• Preparing, reviewing, updating, and presenting technical reports
• Developing, updating, and maintaining plans, standard operating procedures, and other project documentation.