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Get Access To All JobsSenior Energy Consultant - DER/DSM Benefit Cost Analysis and Valuation
Location: US Remote
Ready to make a difference?
Then come work for ICF, where we combine passion for our work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results that help solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. ICF is a leader in helping public- and private-sector clients develop practical energy strategies and implement durable solutions that improve efficiency, flexibility, decarbonization outcomes, and long-term performance. To support our growth, we are hiring a Senior Energy Consultant to join our Energy Analytics and Consulting team. This role is best suited for a seasoned individual contributor with a strong area of specialization who can work with limited direction, independently lead technical workstreams, solve problems of diverse scope, and deliver high-quality client-ready analysis.
The Senior Energy Consultant will contribute to complex analytical and consulting assignments related to DSM programs, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, decarbonization, and utility planning. This person will combine technical depth, sound judgment, client communication, and practical project execution skills while helping strengthen team capability and delivery quality.
Why you 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 (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
- Assist with DER planning efforts, regulatory filings, and associated regulatory support for utilities and government agencies, with a primary focus on DER valuation and benefit-cost analysis.
- Apply and adapt benefit-cost analysis frameworks (e.g., utility cost-effectiveness tests and market value approaches) to evaluate emerging DER programs, technologies, and market structures.
- Serve as a thought partner and emerging thought leader on how DERs can be valued in evolving contexts, including new program designs, policy objectives, and grid needs.
- Contribute to leading-edge engagements that assess the market value, system impacts, and economic implications of DERs such as energy efficiency, demand response, distributed solar, storage, and electrification technologies.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain Excel-based analytical and financial models to quantify DER impacts, costs, benefits, and sensitivities.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to support DER valuation, forecasting, and economic analysis.
- Prepare clear, persuasive technical memoranda, regulatory testimony support materials, presentations, and client reports.
- Participate in client meetings, present analytical results, and support client decision-making through clear communication of assumptions, methods, and results.
- Aspire to be a client-facing consultant and grow to be a project manager.
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Policy or a related field AND 5+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the energy consulting or utilities industry designing DSM programs and performing benefit cost analysis.
OR
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Policy or a related field AND 3+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the energy consulting or utilities industry designing DSM programs and performing benefit cost analysis.
- Experience with utility planning, cost-effectiveness analysis, technical resource manuals, engineering calculations, or regulatory support.
- Experience with distributed energy resources, flexible load management, demand response, electrification, decarbonization, or utility program analytics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong capability with advanced Excel and quantitative analysis workflows.
What we would like you to have:
- Hands-on experience with benefit-cost analysis, including utility cost-effectiveness tests and economic valuation methods.
- Understanding of DER program design, utility planning processes, and the utility business model.
- Familiarity with energy markets and the economic drivers of DER adoption and performance.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, scenario analysis, and financial or economic modeling.
- Experience supporting regulatory or public stakeholder processes, including preparation of technical exhibits or supporting documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, actionable insights for clients.
- Interest in and ability to contribute to thought leadership on emerging DER technologies, valuation approaches, and market or policy trends.
- Client-facing experience or demonstrated readiness to engage directly with clients in a professional consulting environment.
Working at ICF
ICF 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. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair 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.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range
There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
Senior Energy Consultant - DER/DSM Benefit Cost Analysis and Valuation
Location: US Remote
Ready to make a difference?
Then come work for ICF, where we combine passion for our work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results that help solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. ICF is a leader in helping public- and private-sector clients develop practical energy strategies and implement durable solutions that improve efficiency, flexibility, decarbonization outcomes, and long-term performance. To support our growth, we are hiring a Senior Energy Consultant to join our Energy Analytics and Consulting team. This role is best suited for a seasoned individual contributor with a strong area of specialization who can work with limited direction, independently lead technical workstreams, solve problems of diverse scope, and deliver high-quality client-ready analysis.
The Senior Energy Consultant will contribute to complex analytical and consulting assignments related to DSM programs, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, decarbonization, and utility planning. This person will combine technical depth, sound judgment, client communication, and practical project execution skills while helping strengthen team capability and delivery quality.
Why you 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 (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
- Assist with DER planning efforts, regulatory filings, and associated regulatory support for utilities and government agencies, with a primary focus on DER valuation and benefit-cost analysis.
- Apply and adapt benefit-cost analysis frameworks (e.g., utility cost-effectiveness tests and market value approaches) to evaluate emerging DER programs, technologies, and market structures.
- Serve as a thought partner and emerging thought leader on how DERs can be valued in evolving contexts, including new program designs, policy objectives, and grid needs.
- Contribute to leading-edge engagements that assess the market value, system impacts, and economic implications of DERs such as energy efficiency, demand response, distributed solar, storage, and electrification technologies.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain Excel-based analytical and financial models to quantify DER impacts, costs, benefits, and sensitivities.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to support DER valuation, forecasting, and economic analysis.
- Prepare clear, persuasive technical memoranda, regulatory testimony support materials, presentations, and client reports.
- Participate in client meetings, present analytical results, and support client decision-making through clear communication of assumptions, methods, and results.
- Aspire to be a client-facing consultant and grow to be a project manager.
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Policy or a related field AND 5+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the energy consulting or utilities industry designing DSM programs and performing benefit cost analysis.
OR
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Policy or a related field AND 3+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the energy consulting or utilities industry designing DSM programs and performing benefit cost analysis.
- Experience with utility planning, cost-effectiveness analysis, technical resource manuals, engineering calculations, or regulatory support.
- Experience with distributed energy resources, flexible load management, demand response, electrification, decarbonization, or utility program analytics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong capability with advanced Excel and quantitative analysis workflows.
What we would like you to have:
- Hands-on experience with benefit-cost analysis, including utility cost-effectiveness tests and economic valuation methods.
- Understanding of DER program design, utility planning processes, and the utility business model.
- Familiarity with energy markets and the economic drivers of DER adoption and performance.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, scenario analysis, and financial or economic modeling.
- Experience supporting regulatory or public stakeholder processes, including preparation of technical exhibits or supporting documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, actionable insights for clients.
- Interest in and ability to contribute to thought leadership on emerging DER technologies, valuation approaches, and market or policy trends.
- Client-facing experience or demonstrated readiness to engage directly with clients in a professional consulting environment.
Working at ICF
ICF 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. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair 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.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range
There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Consultant
Map your degree to O*NET job zones
Energy Consultant falls under O*NET's management and engineering clusters. Confirm your degree field aligns with the role's specialty occupation definition before applying. A mismatch between your credentials and the job description is a common RFE trigger.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research labs, and government-affiliated energy institutes are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. Energy consulting roles at national labs or university energy centers skip the lottery entirely, giving you a filing path outside the March registration window.
Check LCA filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered by the Energy Consultant SOC code to see which employers have active H-1B filing history in your target market. This surfaces real sponsoring employers before you apply, not after.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet the posted wage on the LCA. Negotiating below that threshold means USCIS will reject the petition regardless of employer intent.
Ask employers about premium processing early
Energy projects often have defined start dates tied to contracts or regulatory timelines. Confirm whether the employer will file premium processing with USCIS before accepting an offer. A five-month standard processing window can conflict with a project kickoff date.
Document project-based work with written deliverables
USCIS scrutinizes consulting roles for specialty occupation because the work is often site-based or contract-driven. Gather degree transcripts, professional licenses, and project documentation that ties your specific tasks to a theoretical and practical application of your degree field.
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Find Energy Consultant JobsEnergy Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, environmental science, energy management, or a closely related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are frequently challenged on specialty occupation grounds, so the employer's job posting and offer letter need to specify the required field explicitly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Energy Consultants?
Utilities, independent power producers, renewables developers, engineering and environmental consulting firms, and national laboratories all have active H-1B filing histories for energy-related roles. You can verify which specific employers have filed LCAs for Energy Consultant positions by searching DOL disclosure data on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation code and location, before you invest time in the application process.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Energy Consultant job seekers?
Most private-sector energy employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition competes in the annual lottery each April for roughly 85,000 available slots. Registration opens in March. If you're not selected, you can pursue cap-exempt employers such as university energy research centers or DOE-affiliated national labs, which file year-round. Losing the lottery doesn't bar you from re-registering the following year.
Can an Energy Consultant on OPT get sponsored by a consulting firm?
Yes, but consulting firm sponsorships draw additional USCIS scrutiny because petitioners must demonstrate that the work constitutes a specialty occupation performed at a specific worksite. If you're placed at a client site, the employer needs to document control over your work and the degree requirement. Start the H-1B process well before your OPT expires so the timeline doesn't create a gap in work authorization.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for an Energy Consultant?
A professional engineering license, a Certified Energy Manager credential, or a graduate degree in energy systems, environmental engineering, or sustainability all reinforce the specialty occupation argument. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Relevant certifications and publications documenting your expertise can support the petition alongside your degree, particularly for roles that blend technical analysis with policy or regulatory work.
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