Energy Consultant (Federal/Public Sector)
ICF, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Shape the Future of U.S. Energy
Are you an energy expert excited about the future of energy? Are you ready to help strengthen U.S. energy security, modernize the grid, and accelerate the technologies that will power the next generation of American industry?
Join ICF and help us support federal energy leaders, national laboratories, and public-sector partners as they plan, evaluate, and implement the energy systems of the future. We are building a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, economists, strategists, and subject matter experts who are passionate about solving complex energy and industrial challenges. We welcome candidates with 5 years of experience through 11 years of leadership and technical expertise.
*This job posting is for a future opportunity*
Preference will be given to candidates within driving distance of major DOE facilities, however remote work with the ability to travel occasionally will be considered.
What You’ll Do Depending on your experience and expertise, you may:
Analyze trends shaping U.S. energy security, industrial competitiveness, and grid modernization
Support technology-to-market strategy and commercialization pathways for emerging energy technologies
Design and evaluate federal energy programs, portfolios, and performance metrics
Conduct economic and regulatory analysis to inform policy and investment decisions
Perform economic impact, input–output, market simulation, and financial analysis
Assess supply chains, critical minerals, water issues, manufacturing systems, and industrial infrastructure
Evaluate large-load, data center, and industrial electricity demand
Support transmission, distribution, grid resilience, and power sector infrastructure studies
Develop data-driven dashboards, analytic tools, and decision-support platforms
Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis
Lead or contribute to stakeholder engagement, workshops, reports, and strategic communications
Senior professionals may also:
Provide technical leadership and strategic advisory support
Manage multidisciplinary teams and complex consulting engagements
Lead thought leadership and public-facing technical publications
Lead proposals and business development efforts
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, public policy, energy systems, finance, data science, or related field
5+ years of relevant professional energy experience (i.e., critical minerals/supply chain analysis and/or energy emerging technologies/water)
Experience with energy modeling/analysis
Prior experience consulting for the Department of Energy
Preferred Experience
Advanced degree (M.S., MPP, MBA, Ph.D.)
8+ years of relevant professional energy experience including critical minerals/supply chain analysis, energy emerging technologies/water, grid modernization/resilience, energy security, transmission/distribution, infrastructure, and/or data centers.
Experience working on federal R&D, energy infrastructure, or industrial innovation programs
Familiarity with energy market structures, regulatory frameworks, or grid systems
Experience with economic modeling, techno-economic analysis, or decision-support tools
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.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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Join ICF and help us support federal energy leaders, national laboratories, and public-sector partners as they plan, evaluate, and implement the energy systems of the future. We are building a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, economists, strategists, and subject matter experts who are passionate about solving complex energy and industrial challenges. We welcome candidates with 5 years of experience through 11 years of leadership and technical expertise.
*This job posting is for a future opportunity*
Preference will be given to candidates within driving distance of major DOE facilities, however remote work with the ability to travel occasionally will be considered.
What You’ll Do Depending on your experience and expertise, you may:
Analyze trends shaping U.S. energy security, industrial competitiveness, and grid modernization
Support technology-to-market strategy and commercialization pathways for emerging energy technologies
Design and evaluate federal energy programs, portfolios, and performance metrics
Conduct economic and regulatory analysis to inform policy and investment decisions
Perform economic impact, input–output, market simulation, and financial analysis
Assess supply chains, critical minerals, water issues, manufacturing systems, and industrial infrastructure
Evaluate large-load, data center, and industrial electricity demand
Support transmission, distribution, grid resilience, and power sector infrastructure studies
Develop data-driven dashboards, analytic tools, and decision-support platforms
Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis
Lead or contribute to stakeholder engagement, workshops, reports, and strategic communications
Senior professionals may also:
Provide technical leadership and strategic advisory support
Manage multidisciplinary teams and complex consulting engagements
Lead thought leadership and public-facing technical publications
Lead proposals and business development efforts
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, public policy, energy systems, finance, data science, or related field
5+ years of relevant professional energy experience (i.e., critical minerals/supply chain analysis and/or energy emerging technologies/water)
Experience with energy modeling/analysis
Prior experience consulting for the Department of Energy
Preferred Experience
Advanced degree (M.S., MPP, MBA, Ph.D.)
8+ years of relevant professional energy experience including critical minerals/supply chain analysis, energy emerging technologies/water, grid modernization/resilience, energy security, transmission/distribution, infrastructure, and/or data centers.
Experience working on federal R&D, energy infrastructure, or industrial innovation programs
Familiarity with energy market structures, regulatory frameworks, or grid systems
Experience with economic modeling, techno-economic analysis, or decision-support tools
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.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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