[Hiring] Lead Energy Engineer @ICF

Role Description

ICF is seeking a Lead Energy Engineer to support renewables, decarbonization, energy efficiency, EVSE, and electrification programs in California. This position will support DER project development for public sector projects and will work in coordination with multiple stakeholders involved in business development, contracting, management, program delivery, and engineering.

What you will be doing:

• Work with customers, vendors, and outreach staff to develop DER projects focused on public sector facilities within the southern California area.
• Perform field audits to understand and document the customer’s current operations and motivations, while identifying opportunities to implement energy efficiency.
• Lead the identification, scoping, and development of custom decarbonization projects.
• Write and execute M&V plans to document baseline and measure case conditions that meet project budgets and timelines.
• Work with customers and other stakeholders to scope potential opportunities, project budgets, and project timelines.
• Perform technical analysis to quantify the baseline and measure case conditions and potential savings, cost, and other relevant parameters.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations including custom measure savings estimation using industry and/or internal ICF calculators to model energy performance.
• Provide quality control oversight for custom application reviews and technical documentation.
• Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures, as-built operating conditions, project savings, and other cost-effectiveness parameters.
• Support customers in project implementation.
• Work with customers and other stakeholders to forecast project activities and ensure timely and on-budget project completion.

Travel Requirements:

• Must have a reliable vehicle for up to 30% local travel within Southern California for site visits, meetings, and events (mileage reimbursement provided).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Architectural Engineering or related discipline (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education).
• 8+ years of experience in energy engineering, with a focus on custom project development and technical analysis and/or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in developing custom energy efficiency projects in California including outreach and on-site work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and/or New Mexico.
• Experience developing and implementing public-sector energy programs and projects, including financing, procurement, and/or construction management.
• Experience with California Electrical Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), Title 20, Title 24, and CalGreen requirements.
• Knowledge of California CPUC-funded DSM programs, including EE, BE, DR, and SGIP, as well as deemed and custom project requirements and the eTRM.
• Proficiency with energy modeling software such as TRACE 700 or EnergyPlus.
• 5+ years of experience with decarbonization, renewable energy, and EVSE charging analysis and/or design, including building interconnection requirements.
• Experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 211.
• Experience with EM&V protocols, including IPMVP, and/or participation in custom project or NMEC working groups.
• Familiarity with building and industrial controls and electric and natural gas end-use equipment in public-sector facilities.
• Experience working with ESCOs delivering projects for public agencies.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) 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 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.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $130,687.00 - $222,169.00.