Senior Public Sector Project Development Energy Engineer

Senior Public Sector Project Development Energy Engineer - Energy Efficiency Programs
Location: This remote position is based in Los Angeles, CA with local and customer travel as needed (candidates must be located in CA or open to relocate to be considered)

Company Overview
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with a mission to help clients solve complex challenges in energy, environment, and infrastructure. We combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge analytics and digital solutions to deliver impactful results.

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 a Senior Public Sector Project Development Energy Engineer to support multiple public sector energy efficiency programs in California. 
 
Benefits and Perks

• Flexible work arrangements and strong work-life balance.
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and professional development support.
• Mission-driven culture focused on sustainability, equity, and innovation.

Role Overview:
The Senior Project Development Energy Engineer will lead the technical development and execution of complex energy efficiency and decarbonization projects for Public Sector programs. The role works in coordination with our outreach staff.  This role combines strategic project development with advanced engineering analysis, supporting utility-sponsored programs and internal engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:     

• Work with customers, vendors, and outreach staff to develop energy efficiency projects focused on public sector facilities. 
• Perform field audits to understand and document the customer’s current operations and motivations, while identifying opportunities to implement energy efficiency. 
• 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.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel within Southern California. Requirements are up to 50% of the time for site visits, meetings, conferences and events (reimbursement for mileage provided).

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

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

Preferred Qualifications (preferred qualifications):

• Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences. 
• Demonstrated developing experience with public sector programs and projects strongly preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• CEM certification. 
• Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g., Trace 700, EnergyPlus).
• Familiarity with California energy codes (Title 20, Title 24) and CPUC-funded programs.
• Familiar with public sector project financing and/or procurement processes.
• Familiarity with ESCOs delivering projects to public agencies.
• Experience with project implementation/ construction management.
• Experience with EM&V protocols such as IPMVP.
• Demonstrated familiarity with California deemed and custom project requirements. 
• Familiarity with both electric and natural gas end use equipment as it applies to public sector facilities. 
• Familiarity with the eTRM. 
• Prior participation in a custom project and/or NMEC working group.

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.

 

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:

$130,037.00 - $221,063.00

California Remote Office (CA99)