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Senior Building Energy Analyst

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ICF

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Sustainability
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of energy industry experience, knowledge of energy efficiency and policy, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will analyze energy efficiency data, develop strategies, conduct market research, perform economic analyses, support business development, manage datasets, and prepare reports and presentations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with demonstrated interest in sustainability, building energy efficiency, building science, and/or renewables, or related subjects
  • 5+ years of related energy industry experience in energy consulting, energy management, building science, DSM program potential studies, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation or related work experience
  • Graduate degree in engineering, specializing in sustainability, building science, and/or energy policy
  • Understanding of energy efficiency technologies, economic valuation (NPV, IRR, etc.), and utility cost-effectiveness tests
  • Knowledge of energy policy and regulation, especially related to DSM and other distributed energy resources
  • Experience and knowledge of renewables, US and Canadian energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE), energy storage systems and/or CHP, energy modeling (OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, etc), and/or energy saving calculation methods
  • Understanding of building science, building construction methods, and building energy saving calculations
  • Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes
  • Demonstrated experience with project and resource management
  • Demonstrated experience with business development and nurturing client relationships
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, collect and analyze data
  • Strong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Assist with energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization potential studies, program planning, advisory research and support, preparation of fillings and other regulatory support for US and Canadian utilities and/or government agencies.
  • Assist with developing and designing innovative program strategies
  • Conduct market research on various energy efficiency technologies including measure adoption, saturation, feasibility, etc.
  • Advanced energy saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility programs
  • Assist with market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies
  • Assist with business development activities including writing proposals
  • Assist with the evaluation and benchmarking of program performance
  • Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions
  • Prepare and present persuasive presentations and reports
  • Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Building Energy Analyst role?

The main focus is to assist with energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization potential studies, as well as program planning and advisory research for utilities and government agencies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of related energy industry experience is required.

Is there an opportunity for career growth in this role?

Yes, the position offers opportunities to gain exposure to major projects, develop consulting skills, and increase responsibilities in project management and client contact.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will work on projects related to energy consulting, energy management, DSM program design, regulatory support, and energy efficiency technologies.

What specific skills are important for this role?

Strong quantitative and analytical skills, as well as exceptional writing and communication skills, are essential.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this job?

Yes, a graduate degree in engineering with a focus on sustainability, building science, or energy policy, along with knowledge of energy efficiency technologies and regulations, is preferred.

Will I be expected to conduct market research?

Yes, assisting with market research on various energy efficiency technologies and developing industry expertise will be a part of your responsibilities.

What type of benefits does ICF offer its employees?

ICF offers flexible workplace arrangements, tuition reimbursement, RRSP matching, donation matching, and many other professional development resources and benefits.

Is experience in regulatory processes important for this position?

Yes, experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes is highly valued for this role.

What location options are available for this position?

The position can be based in Toronto, ON or Ottawa, ON, with the option for remote work.

We are not a typical consulting firm and our people are not typical consultants.

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting and technology services provider with approximately 8,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients. We are business analysts, policy specialists, technologists, researchers, digital strategists, social scientists and creatives.