Energy and Technology Engineer

Want to apply your engineering and analytical skills to support the development and execution of reliable and affordable energy research and development programs? You can  solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use. ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help federal government clients implement and evolve their manufacturing, energy savings, and technology programs.

This position will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters office and may require periodic work at the client site in Washington, D.C. or other occasional travel to various project sites. Successful candidates will support the implementation of U.S. government energy research, development, and deployment (RD&D) programs focused on energy security including generation, transmission, critical materials, and manufacturing technologies.

• Providing technical assistance on a variety of topics including:
  Evaluating possible energy or water savings.
• Evaluating technical and commercial project viability.
• Conducting technical, energy, environmental, and economic benefits analyses.
• Performing market and technology assessments.
• Providing financing and innovation assessments.
• Monitoring project construction and operations.
• Supporting all phases of U.S. government program or project management, from project inception to closeout.
• Synthesizing and analyzing energy technology R&D project and program information.
• Developing technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings) Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing technical reports and assessments.
• Conducting internet and literature research and maintaining awareness of current relevant technological innovations.
• Engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues.
• Conducting research and analysis of power generation, grid and transmission infrastructure reliability, critical materials, and manufacturing supply chain programs and policies.

• Master’s degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant technical expertise in one or more of the following industries/sectors:
  Project and construction monitoring experience. Project or corporate financial deals for critical materials production and processing; energy materials supply chains; coal, oil, and gas; sustainable aviation fuels; and/or gasification. Utility deals for transmission; power generation (including nuclear, coal, hydro, geothermal, gas pipeline, solar); infrastructure retooling or upgrade; and/or battery energy storage system (BESS).

• 8+ years of relevant technical expertise in one or more of the industries/sectors listed in minimum qualifications above. Project and construction monitoring experience.
• Strong understanding of critical mineral supply chain risks and resilience strategies, and the intersection with energy technology, manufacturing, and national security objectives.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in energy technology, energy security, or production and manufacturing in related areas.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Experience engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues.
• Experience with client-facing consulting roles.
• High level of interest in support of U.S. government energy programs.
• Experience working with U.S. federal government agencies.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.…