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Technical Specialist: Home Energy Management/Controls/Software | ICF International | Washington, DC
ICF International (NASDAQ: ICFI) partners with government and commercial
clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the
energy, climate change, environment, transportation, social programs,
health, defense, and emergency management markets. The firm combines
passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to
produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle,
from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since
1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations,
and multilateral institutions. More than 3,000 employees serve these
clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is http://www.icfi.com
ICF's Energy, Climate & Transportation Practice offers results and
solutions to a broad range of clients in the energy industry in the
Americas, Europe, and Asia. We have advised both private and public
sector clients in all facets of the energy industry for more than 30
years. ICF International provides a portfolio of strategy, analysis,
advisory services, and implementation tools to clients in the energy
sector. Long recognized for innovative solutions, ICF International's
combination of strategic, policy, risk management, market, and industry
expertise enables us to advise clients from the inception of their
business plan through the delivery of services to their customers.
The Energy Efficiency group is a leader in designing and implementing
effective and innovative demand side management strategies, including
energy efficiency, demand response, and peak load management. Our
thorough understanding of our clients' needs enables us to help energy
companies, governments, and commercial clients worldwide to manage
energy consumption and peak demand.
To support our growth, we seek a Technical Specialist that will support
federal and state energy efficiency programs by researching, analyzing,
and proposing technical requirements for a variety of energy efficient
technologies. The selected candidate will coordinate with industry
stakeholders, including manufacturers, utilities, trade associations,
retailers, and energy efficiency advocates. Specifically, the candidate
will serve as a technical expert on the development of technical
specifications and energy efficiency programs for programmable
thermostats, smart meters, and other home energy management systems.
Tasks will include test procedure review and development, analysis of
product performance data and other design requirements, assistance in
the development of technical requirements, attendance at industry
meetings, and review of stakeholder feedback.
The successful candidate will have technical experience in one or more
of the following areas:
- Automated building controls
- Smart Grid
solutions
- Home energy monitoring
- Home energy management devices
- Energy management software design
- Zoning systems
- Programmable
thermostats
- Home network communications
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
What job skills should you have? You should have the unique combination
of interpersonal and analytical skill that will make you a critical
member of our team from the day you arrive. Specifically, you should be
able to demonstrate the following: *A minimum of a Bachelors degree
(Mechanical/Electrical engineering, or related field) and at least 5
years of experience in the home energy management field *Excellent
research, technical analysis, and technical writing skills. *Ability to
review and/or develop test procedures. *Familiarity with existing
industry test procedures. *Knowledge of comfort product and/or software
design, installation, and operation. *Solid written and oral
communication skills.
We place a premium on creativity, an ability to work independently when
necessary but to function as part of a team, a drive to succeed, and a
commitment to client satisfaction.
What additional skills would we like to see? *Experience writing
technical standards on energy efficient products. *Technical
understanding of other Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
products, in addition to programmable thermostats. *Utility program
knowledge/experience. *Knowledge of HVAC market channels (i.e.,
distribution and retail channel intelligence) and HVAC industry
contacts. *Product knowledge for US and Canadian markets useful.
ICF International offers an excellent benefits package and competitive
salary. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary
requirements.
ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer - M/F/D/V
For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our
Career Center at http://jobs.icfi.com
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://icfinternational.contacthr.com/13797088
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