Commercialization Expert

Energetics - CLEAResult Energy Sustainability Consulting provides a full spectrum of clean energy consulting services to public and private sector clients. The Energetics team works with lead investors, innovators, and stakeholders to inform and expedite the development and market success of novel energy technologies, strategies and practices that deliver a sustainable future. Energetics was founded in 1979 and joined CLEAResult in 2024 as a division within CLEAResult's Energy Sustainability Services business.​​Additionally,

you will enjoy:​Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours​401(k) with company match ​Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time​Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us​Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards​Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities​Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.Overview The Commercialization Expert serves as the strategic bridge between emerging industrial technologies and real‑world deployment. This role evaluates new clean-tech and industrial innovations to determine which are viable, scalable, and ready for introduction into utility programs or industrial processes. Acting as a systems thinker and ecosystem connector, this person analyzes technical claims, business models, market fit, startup maturity, and commercialization pathways.

They will influence which technologies utilities should pilot, invest in, or adopt—making this a highly impactful, externally facing role within the new technology commercialization space.

What You’ll Do Evaluate emerging industrial and clean‑tech solutions for technical readiness, market applicability, scalability, and deployment potential.

Conduct macro‑level techno‑economic (TEA) and commercialization assessments, translating vendor or startup claims into realistic expectations.

Assess startup maturity, including manufacturing scale‑up potential, operational stability, market positioning, and technology differentiation.

Identify the best industrial or utility applications for each technology and articulate clear pathways to adoption.

Build business cases, pilot concepts, and executive‑ready presentations to support utility or customer investment decisions.

Engage with accelerators, national laboratories, venture-backed startups, and innovation partners to source and evaluate technologies.

Provide strategic guidance to internal modeling teams and utility clients on emerging technology viability.

Participate in technology-related site visits, process walkthroughs, or industrial “treasure hunts” as needed.

Travel (~25%) to conferences, incubators, client sites, and technology demonstrations.

Required Technical Skills Demonstrated commercialization analysis experience—evaluating technologies for market fit, deployment readiness, and scalability.

Strong capability in product and technology evaluation, including distinguishing between theoretical claims and achievable performance.

Understanding of business models, value chains, and partnership structures relevant to technology deployment.

Familiarity with startup funding mechanisms (pre‑seed, seed, venture, private equity) and the dynamics of early‑stage technology growth.

Experience performing macro‑feasibility assessments that combine technical, financial, and market considerations.

Preferred Technical Skills Background working with or within National Lab commercialization offices, accelerators,…