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Energy Consultants

ICF, Reston, VA, United States


ICF International, Inc. is seeking a Lead Energy Consultant for its Energy Analytics practice in Reston, VA, Atlanta, GA, or Concord, CA. The role involves developing energy strategies, conducting market research, and assisting with program planning and regulatory support for utilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields and 8+ years of experience in the energy sector. The position offers flexible workplace arrangements.

Preferred locations: Atlanta, GA; Reston, VA; Concord, CA.

What you will be doing:

Assist with energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization potential studies, program planning, advisory research and support, preparation of filings and other regulatory support for U.S. and Canadian utilities and/or government agencies.

Assist with developing and designing innovative program strategies.

Conduct market research on various energy efficiency technologies including measure adoption, saturation, feasibility, etc.

Perform advanced energy saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility programs.

Oversee market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies.

Assist with business development activities including writing proposals.

Assist with the evaluation and benchmarking of program performance.

Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions.

Prepare and present persuasive presentations and reports.

Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers, and marketing pieces.

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, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

And many, many more (ask your recruiter for details!).

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with demonstrated interest in sustainability, building energy efficiency, building science, and/or renewables.

8+ years of related energy industry experience, including experience in energy consulting, energy management, building science, DSM program potential studies, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation.

What we would like you to have:

Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, collect, and analyze data.

Strong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders.

In‑depth understanding of energy efficiency technologies, 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.

Graduate degree in engineering, specializing in sustainability, building science, and/or energy policy.

Experience and knowledge of renewables, U.S. and Canadian energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE), energy storage systems and/or CHP, energy modeling (OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, etc.), and/or energy saving calculation methods.

Understanding of building science, building construction methods, and building energy saving calculations.

Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes.

Demonstrated experience with project and resource management.

Demonstrated experience with business development and nurturing client relationships.

Pay Range $108,476.00 - $184,409.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO 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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com.

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