McLean, VA, USA
40 days ago
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 a minimum of five (5) years of relevant industry or consulting experience

Master’s degree and a minimum of three (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.**

*** This posting is not for immediate hire. Future hire potentially in late Q4 2024 or Q1 2025. ***

The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. 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.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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