Energy Efficiency Consultant Testing and Manufacturing Focus

Position: Energy Efficiency Consultant with Testing and Manufacturing Focus
The
** Federal Civilian Agency’s*
* ** Energy & Environment
** group within
** Guidehouse’s Communities, Energy, and Infrastructure (CE&I)
** practice provides technical and market analysis related to the potential for new and emerging technologies to save energy. Specifically, the group supports the U.S. Department of Energy in developing energy efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and other commercial/residential/industrial equipment, which save the U.S. more energy each year than all wind and solar power generation combined. This includes developing test procedures for measuring energy efficiency performance;

understanding the technical improvements and associated costs necessary to meet higher efficiency levels; and examining the impacts of regulations on product manufacturers.
* Physically disassembling complex products component‑by‑component (“down to every last screw”)
* Identifying, cataloging, and documenting all parts, subassemblies, and materials in a structured bill of materials
* Performing hands-on laboratory testing of residential and commercial appliances and equipment
* Contributing to the improvement and expansion of laboratory testing capabilities
* Synthesizing test data to reveal insights and draw conclusions to support client objectives
* Developing test methods to help characterize the energy use of various appliances
* Reviewing international test methods and procedures currently used by industry
* Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy efficiency-related topics
* Assessing technologies and analyzing technology trends
* Modeling the performance of advanced technologies
* Performing statistical analyses; data collection; spreadsheet creation and management
* Preparing reports, presentations and other documents for clients

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Consultant II, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you develop project management skills and leadership abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Senior Consultant level.

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* What You Will Need:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a similar discipline
* 1-3 years of directly related working experience
* Ability to travel as needed, including utilizing your own car to support the needs of the appliance testing laboratory
* Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment to coordinate work
* Ability to regularly use close visual acuity and operate computer equipment to prepare, analyze and transmit data accordingly
* Ability to work in an office environment
* Ability to engage in hands-on laboratory testing of home appliances and similar types of equipment
* Ability to use tools typical of a mechanical laboratory or workshop environment
* This hybrid position role may require up to 2-5 days on-site at the Guidehouse office
* This position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of  Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA
* The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described
* Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply - No sponsorship available
* Bachelor's degree awarded in either Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
* 1+ years professional working experience post-graduation
* Internships, Co-ops, or fellowships related to any of the following: energy efficiency, connected & smart lighting, HVAC technology, and/or building automation & efficiency
* Deep understanding of fabrication and assembly processes (e.g., machining, molding, welding, cutting, forming)
* Ability to infer manufacturing steps, tooling, and capital equipment from part geometry, materials, and finishes
* Experience building or using bottom‑up manufacturing cost models
* Skill in measuring dimensions, weights, and tolerances
* Ability to identify material types (metals, plastics, composites)
* Strong interest in energy efficiency, laboratory testing, and/or advanced technologies…