Lead Energy Engineer – C&I Project Development

ICF is hiring a Lead Energy Engineer to support distributed energy resource project development for commercial and industrial clients. The role leads technical analysis, scoping, and development of custom energy efficiency and decarbonization projects, coordinating with customers and other stakeholders through implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Work with customers, vendors, and outreach staff to develop DER projects focused on public sector facilities in the Phoenix metro 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
• Lead the identification, scoping, and development of custom energy efficiency and decarbonization projects
• Work with customers and other stakeholders to scope the 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 and 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 to ensure timely and on budget project completion

Requirements:

• 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 energy efficiency outreach and on-site work
• Must have valid driver's license
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
• This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• 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
• 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 construction management and working with ESCOs
• Proficiency with energy modeling software such as TRACE 700 or EnergyPlus
• Knowledge of applicable energy codes and standards, including ASHRAE 90.1
• Familiarity with utility-funded DSM programs, including energy efficiency (EE), building electrification (BE), and demand response (DR), as well as applicable Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs)
• 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
• Familiarity with building and industrial controls and electric and natural gas end-use equipment in public-sector facilities
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification