Lead Energy Engineer - C&I Project Development
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Engineering
Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Energy/Power Generation
Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Location:
This remote position is based in the Phoenix Metro area (AZ)
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with a mission to help clients solve complex challenges in energy, environment, and infrastructure. We combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge analytics and digital solutions to deliver impactful results.
Ready to make a difference? ICF is growing its energy and DER program implementation teams to support new and existing contracts in the region. Our clients include energy utilities, recognizable Fortune 500 corporations, and a variety of Federal, State, and local governmental agencies. We are seeking a Lead Energy Engineer to support renewables, decarbonization, energy efficiency, EVSE and electrification programs in Arizona.
Whyyou will love working here:
- Quality of life:
Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance - Investment of the community:
Donation matching, volunteer opportunities - Investment in you:
Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan - And many, many more
- Work with customers, vendors, and outreach staff to develop DER projects focused on public sector facilities in the Phoenix metro area.
- Perform field audits to understand and document the customer's current operations and motivations, while identifying opportunities to implement energy efficiency.
- Lead the identification, scoping, and development of custom decarbonization projects.
- Write and execute M&V plans to document baseline and measure case conditions that meet project budgets and timelines.
- Lead the identification, scoping, and development of custom energy efficiency and decarbonization projects.
- Work with customers and other stakeholders to scope the potential opportunities, project budgets and project timelines.
- Perform technical analysis to quantify the baseline and measure case conditions and potential savings, cost, and other relevant parameters.
- Perform advanced engineering calculations including custom measure savings. estimation using industry and/or internal ICF calculators to model energy performance.
- Provide quality control oversight for custom application reviews and technical documentation.
- Write detailed reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures and as built operating conditions, project savings and other cost effectiveness parameters.
- Support customers in project implementation.
- Work with customers and other stakeholders to forecast project activities and to ensure timely and on budget project completion.
- Travel Requirements: must have reliable vehicle for up to 30% local travel in the Phoenix Metro area for site visits, meetings and events (mileage reimbursement provided).
- Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Architectural Engineering or related discipline (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education).
- 8+ years of experience in energy engineering, with a focus on custom project development and technical analysis and/or related experience.
- 5+ years of experience in energy efficiency outreach and on-site work.
- Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
- Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and/or New Mexico.
- Experience developing and implementing public-sector energy programs and projects, including construction management and working with ESCOs.
- Proficiency with energy modeling software such as TRACE 700 or Energy…
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