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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:
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 |