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In the energy and utilities market, ICF helps public- and private-sector clients develop comprehensive energy strategies and establish sustainable programs to support the energy transition.\nTo support our growth, we are hiring an Associate Director to work in our Energy Analytics practice. You will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Energy Analytics team is a leader in utility and government energy transition planning, program design, and demand side management (DSM) program implementation analytics. Our thorough understanding of our clients’ needs and our ability to connect the practical on the ground experience enables us to help clients make big things possible.\nAt ICF you will have an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, interact with experts and clients in the field, and grow your content knowledge and consulting skills. Engineers advance in our practice and develop an area of special competence, with increasing responsibility for project management and client contact in their area of competence. \nWhy you will love working here:\nQuality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance\n\nInvestment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities\n\nInvestment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nAnd many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)\n\nWhat you will be doing:\nLead energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources (DER) 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.\n\nAssist with developing solutions to inform dispatch strategies and co-optimization of DERs - value-based dispatch strategies\n\nAssist with developing market adoption curves for DER technologies as part of achievable potential modeling using benchmarking, calibration, and Bass Diffusion curves\n\nAssist with developing and designing innovative DER program strategies\n\nConduct market research on various energy efficiency technologies including measure adoption, saturation, feasibility, etc.\n\nAdvanced energy saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility programs\n\nOversee market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies\n\nAssist with business development activities including writing proposals\n\nAssist with the evaluation and benchmarking of program performance\n\nManage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions\n\nPrepare and present persuasive presentations and reports\n\nCo-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces\n\n What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with demonstrated interest and in sustainability, building energy efficiency, building science, and/or renewables , or related subjects\n\n8+ years of related energy industry experience or academic equivalent that includes experience in energy consulting, energy management, building science, DSM program potential studies, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation\n\nDemonstrated experience with project and resource management\n\nWhat we would like you to have:\nGraduate degree in engineering, specializing in electrical engineering, building science, and/or energy policy\n\nIn depth understanding of DER technologies adoption curves including Bass Diffusion curves, program benchmarking, and calibration.\n\nIn depth understanding of energy efficiency technologies, economic valuation (NPV, IRR, etc.), and utility cost-effectiveness tests\n\nKnowledge of energy policy and regulation, especially related to DSM and other distributed energy resources\n\nExperience 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\n\nUnderstanding of building science, building construction methods, and building energy saving calculations\n\nExperience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes\n\nDemonstrated experience with business development and nurturing client relationships\n\nDemonstrated experience managing and leading a team of at least two direct reports.\n\nProfessional Skills:\nStrong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, collect and analyze data\n\nStrong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders\n\nTeam player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment\n\nBot and Third-Party Applications\nPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nVacancy Type: This is a newly created positionThe salaryrangefor this position is:\n$145,299 - $195,299 CAD\nWorking at ICF\nICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.Candidate AI Usage Policy\nAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.\nHowever, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . 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