Energy Engineer

Overview

Energy Engineer
Energy Efficiency Programs

Location:

Remote Washington State (Seattle, WA Metro Area)

• Work with customers, vendors, account reps, and cooperatives to develop energy efficiency and/or electrification projects in utility-sponsored programs, which include multifamily and/or commercial facilities.
• Perform field audits to understand and document the customer’s current operations and motivations, while identifying opportunities to implement energy efficiency and/or electrification.
• Work with customers and other stakeholders to scope the potential opportunities.
• Perform technical calculations to quantify the baseline and measure case conditions and potential savings, cost, and other relevant parameters.
• Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures and as built operating conditions, project savings and other cost effectiveness parameters.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation and operation of energy efficient equipment.
• Perform cost effectiveness calculations of various energy efficiency measures using the CEDARS (CA) cost effectiveness tool.
• Travel Requirements: travel to the ICF Los Angeles, CA office quarterly for meetings and up to 20% local travel for site visits.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Energy Resources, Physical Sciences or related discipline
• 2+ years of energy efficiency experience performing engineering calculations and/or field work related to HVAC, lighting, pumping, hot water or related energy efficiency measures and/or related experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• Demonstrated familiarity with various Washington State deemed and custom project requirements.
• Technical consulting experience.
• 1+ years of VBA coding and/or Python scripting experience.
• Field experience working on multifamily and/or commercial energy efficiency or related equipment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Washington State Energy Code, Washington Clean Building Standard, Seattle Energy Code, Seattle Benchmarking and/or similar requirements in Washington.
• Familiar with QPLs, including DLC, Energy Star, AHRI and/or NEEA.
• Demonstrated familiarity with evaluating energy efficiency cost effectiveness including use of CEDARS (CA).
• Demonstrated familiarity with California Energy Codes including Title 20 and Title 24.
• Familiarity with both electric and natural gas end use equipment as it applies to multifamily and commercial end uses.
• Familiarity with whole building modeling tools, including Energy Plus, eQuest, Energy Pro, and/or other whole building energy modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DERs, electrification and/or renewable technologies.
• Demonstrated experience using the RTF resources for deemed measures and custom standard protocols.

• 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.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider focused on helping clients solve complex challenges. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.