Energy Engineer, Energy Efficiency Programs
Utilities Programs and Services
Location: Los Angeles, California (Remote - Home Office with some Local Travel)
Ready to make a difference?
Are you an experienced energy efficiency engineer with an eye for detail and knowledge of California utility program regulations? We need you to join our team to review large, complex, technical energy efficiency calculations for commercial, multifamily, schools, water treatment, and government building projects to drive emissions reduction projects. These calculations utilize building modeling software and spreadsheet analysis. These calculations originate from engineering firms and need to be reviewed to ensure defensibility of the results, including going through the state regulatory agency. You will work from home with a team of engineers, account managers, and program managers, with opportunities for meeting as a team in the office as well. This role visits customer sites to perform inspections to verify equipment installation. This engineer will support multiple multi-year energy efficiency, fuel switching, and GHG programs primarily in Southern California.
Are you a passionate energy efficiency engineer with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of California utility program regulations? If so, we want you on our team!
Join us to make an impact on our climate by reviewing and validating complex energy efficiency calculations for a variety of projects, including commercial, multifamily, schools, water treatment, and government buildings. You'll use cutting-edge building modeling software and spreadsheet analysis to ensure the accuracy and defensibility of these calculations, working closely with state regulatory agencies.
Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers, account managers, and program managers. You'll also have opportunities to meet in the office for team gatherings and visit customer sites to verify equipment installations.
Be a part of our mission to drive emissions reduction and support multi-year energy efficiency, fuel switching, and GHG programs across Southern California. Apply now and help us create a sustainable future!
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:
- Perform custom energy project reviews utilizing energy modeling software (EnergyPlus, EnergyPro) and spreadsheet analysis with little supervision.
- Utilize Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) analysis
- Coordinate documentation submittals to the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) through the Custom Project Review (CPR) process.
- Perform analysis to document measure cost effectiveness parameters including total system benefit (TSB).
- Manage multiple technically detailed projects while working with engineering firms, end-users, and utility clients to maintain program satisfaction.
- Perform or utilize market and/or technical studies to justify baseline and measure costs.
- Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures and other cost effectiveness parameters.
- Understand business decision-making including financial principles, estimating costs, and proposing work.
- Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 5% to 25% of the time (As needed) (reimbursement for mileage provided)
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in (Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline) (candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education)
- 5+ years of experience in performing custom engineering calculations and/or data analysis related to energy efficiency including NMEC and energy building modeling software.
- 5+ years in developing, reviewing and/or supporting custom energy efficiency projects including HVAC, water/wastewater treatment, domestic water heating, and energy management systems (EMS). Demonstrated familiarity with California Custom Project Review (CPR) process.
- Demonstrated familiarity with California energy regulatory policy requirements including CPUC funded efficiency programs and building/equipment energy codes including Title 20 and Title 24.
What we would like you to have:
- Field experience working on commercial and/or industrial energy efficiency or related equipment, including commissioning, M&V, audits, surveys, etc.
- Familiarity with using the California eTRM.
- Demonstrated experience with electrification, DERs, and/or DR.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- CEM certification.
- PMP 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 apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for clients and senior management team.
- 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).
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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 [email protected]. 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:
$97,699.00 - $166,088.00
Los Angeles, CA (CA80)
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