Energy Efficiency Consultant I with Financial Modeling Focus
Guidehouse is a leading consulting firm that specializes in sustainability consulting. The Energy Efficiency Consultant I will support the development of energy efficiency standards and evaluate new technologies to improve energy efficiency in buildings and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis of 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
- Developing test methods to help characterize the energy use of various appliances
- Reviewing international test methods and procedures currently used by industry
- Preparing reports, presentations and other documents for clients
Skills
- Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply; No sponsorship available
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a similar discipline
- 0 years of directly related working experience
- Ability to travel as needed
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in either Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
- Internships, Co-ops, or fellowships related to any of the following: energy efficiency, connected & smart lighting, HVAC technology, and/or building automation & efficiency
- Strong interest in energy efficiency, laboratory testing, and/or advanced technologies and/or relevant experience in these fields
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and independent work style
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills
- High degree of self-confidence and determination
- Highly developed organization and time management skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness
- Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
- Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently
Benefits
- 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
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