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Energy Engineer

Energy Efficiency Programs

Location: Remote Washington State (Seattle, WA Metro Area)

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 Energy Engineer to support our energy efficiency and electrification programs in the Western US.

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:

• Work with customers, vendors, account reps, and cooperatives to develop energy efficiency and/or electrification projects in utility-sponsored programs, which include multifamily and/or commercial facilities.
• Perform field audits to understand and document the customer's current operations and motivations, while identifying opportunities to implement energy efficiency and/or electrification.
• Work with customers and other stakeholders to scope the potential opportunities.
• Perform technical calculations to quantify the baseline and measure case conditions and potential savings, cost, and other relevant parameters.
• Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures and as built operating conditions, project savings and other cost effectiveness parameters.
• Conduct site inspection to verify installation and operation of energy efficient equipment.
• Perform cost effectiveness calculations of various energy efficiency measures using the CEDARS (CA) cost effectiveness tool.
• Travel Requirements: the selected candidate would be expected to travel to the ICF Los Angeles, CA office quarterly for meetings as well as up to 20% local travel for site visits

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Energy Resources, Physical Sciences or related discipline
• 2+ years of energy efficiency experience performing engineering calculations and/or field work related to HVAC, lighting, pumping, hot water or related energy efficiency measures and/or related experience
• Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

What we would like you to have:

• Demonstrated familiarity with various Washington State deemed and custom project requirements.
• Technical consulting experience.
• 1+ years of VBA coding and/or Python scripting experience.
• Field experience working on multifamily and/or commercial energy efficiency or related equipment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Washington State Energy Code, Washington Clean Building Standard, Seattle Energy Code, Seattle Benchmarking and/or similar requirements in Washington.
• Familiar with QPLs, including DLC, Energy Star, AHRI and/or NEEA.
• Demonstrated familiarity with evaluating energy efficiency cost effectiveness including use of CEDARS (CA).
• Demonstrated familiarity with California Energy Codes including Title 20 and Title 24.
• Familiarity with both electric and natural gas end use equipment as it applies to multifamily and commercial end uses.
• Familiarity with whole building modeling tools, including Energy Plus, eQuest. EnergyPro, and/or other whole building energy modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DERs, electrification and/or renewable technologies.
• Demonstrated experience using the RTF resources for deemed measures and custom standard protocols.

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 work with all levels of internal staff, as well as clients and vendors.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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:

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Washington Remote Office (WA99)