Lead Analyst, Technology Assessment Service

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Act as a client-facing subject-matter expert in the areas of energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources, and demand flexibility technologies.

• Assess deemed savings and determine the cost-effectiveness of technologies for Demand Side Management (DSM) and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) programs.

• Provide guidance to utilities on the integration of technologies into both prescriptive and custom energy efficiency and DER programs.

• Function as an in-house expert on customer-sited energy technologies and building systems, which include HVAC, heat pumps, water heating, controls, commercial and industrial systems, electrification, solar energy, batteries, and demand-response equipment.

• Lead research efforts, technology assessments, reporting, technical briefs, and thought-leadership initiatives.

• Oversee research projects, managing timelines, expectations, issues, and dependencies.

• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for inquiries submitted to Ask E.

• Collect, assess, validate, prioritize, and synthesize both primary and secondary research data.

• Develop data-driven, actionable content for reports, articles, technical briefs, webinars, and events.

• Coordinate the development of technical deliverables and presentations across research, market research, and data production teams.

• Provide guidance to Associate Analysts and Analysts, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• Lead research quality assurance initiatives and contribute to the enhancement of workflow and data quality.

• Engage with utility clients through advisory calls, workshops, custom briefings, and occasional on-site meetings.

• Offer technical insights on TAS strategy, research priorities, and the content roadmap.

• Support business development through proposal writing, identifying client needs, and sharing insights on emerging technologies.

• Mentor and coach junior analysts.

• Conduct sessions at the E Source Forum and represent E Source at industry conferences and events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically, an advanced degree with four or more years of relevant professional experience in energy efficiency technology research, engineering, utility program design, or a closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience.

• Relevant fields encompass engineering, building science, environmental science, energy policy, or a related discipline.

• Proven expertise in several customer-sited technology domains.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, heat pumps, water heating, building envelopes, controls, refrigeration, and motors across residential, commercial, and large commercial and industrial applications.

• Familiarity with electrification, renewable energy, and demand-response systems.

• Proficient understanding of utility program savings and demand-impact estimation, including baselines, measure definitions, deemed savings, Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs), prescriptive and custom programs, field evaluations, cost-effectiveness inputs, and performance data limitations.

• Excellent written communication skills; a cover letter is mandatory.

• Outstanding writing, verbal, and analytical abilities.

• Capability to conduct interviews, interpret complex technical documents, and distill intricate material into clear, actionable communications.

• Proficiency in presenting and engaging with clients verbally on technical subjects.

• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, prioritize planned research and unforeseen client needs, take initiative, and follow through effectively.

• Experience with electric or gas utility DSM or DER programs is a plus.

• Experience with utilities, regulators, manufacturers, research organizations, or energy-industry consultants is advantageous.

• Experience in presenting at industry conferences or publishing technical content is a plus.

• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior staff is beneficial.

• Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the US or Canada.

• No employment visa or Labour Market Impact Assessment sponsorship will be provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Company-funded long- and short-term disability insurance.

• Flexible spending plans for medical and dependent care.

• Paid parental leave.

• Flexible time off (FTO) policy.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 3% employer match.

• Opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to meaningful work.

• Annual bonus.