Managing Consulting - Impact Evaluation for Energy Efficiency Programs

Job Family:

Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Managing Consultant Impact Evaluation position requires someone with subject matter expertise in evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) to evaluate Energy Efficiency Programs.

We are seeking candidates with related experience in impact evaluation, engineering analysis, and working with data collected from the field. Successful candidates should have experience estimating impacts from energy efficiency programs within the residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, including both prescriptive and custom projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing projects and leading teams to deliver high quality impact evaluation
• Assessing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through engineering analysis, energy modeling, and field data collection
• Analyzing large and/or complex custom energy efficiency (electric and gas) projects at commercial and industrial sites
• Reviewing engineering-based energy savings assumptions and providing guidance on evaluation approaches
• Performing complex technical and economic analyses, spreadsheet creation, and project/task management.
• Ensuring tasks are completed within project timelines and budgets and in adherence to quality standards
• Maintaining and strengthening existing client relationships
• Mentoring and training junior team members
• Collaborating and managing subcontractors
• Developing and presenting reports, memos, and presentations to deliver research findings to clients
• While not required for the position, our staff have the opportunity to perform fieldwork including performance measurement and field data collection of building and industrial process energy systems

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering, environmental science, and/or related discipline and experience with impact evaluation and engineering analyses:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry or consulting experience
  • Master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant industry or consulting experience
• Experience with evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) in the utility space
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience working with clients
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to clients or executive audiences
• Strong interest in energy efficiency and sustainability
• An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed (~5% travel annually)
• Candidates must be within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office and ability to work a hybrid work schedule of 1-3x week in the office
• No sponsorship available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience in analysis of energy savings or consumption (electric and gas) for common energy efficiency measures for residential, commercial, or industrial sectors (such as lighting, HVAC, motors and drives, industrial processes, controls, weatherization, electrification, and/or custom measures)
• Experience in conducting analysis of consumption, metering, AMI data
• Experience in multiple sectors and multiple types of evaluation (such as upstream, midstream, downstream)
• Field experience collecting primary data, such as energy usage data, equipment operation data, or equipment characteristics for the purposes of building energy audits or energy savings analyses
• Knowledge of and experience with technical reference manuals (TRMs)
• Experience implementing energy efficiency programs
• Experience with building energy modeling, including experience with residential and commercial building simulation tools (e.g., EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, BEopt, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IESVE)
• Experience with ASHRAE Level 1 Audits
• Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
• Experience training and mentoring junior staff

**If you proceed to interview,  you will complete a case study that will be presented verbally and/or via email by the interviewer. You will be asked to respond to a series of scenarios and return your findings within 48 hours.**

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The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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