Junior Energy Analyst

Location: Toronto Area or Ottawa, Ontario

To support ICF’s growing energy efficiency program delivery, ICF is seeking a Junior Energy Analyst to assist with the implementation and technical review of energy efficiency programs across the commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential sectors. The successful candidate will review custom and prescriptive project applications, assess technical eligibility, verify energy savings calculations, and determine eligible incentive amounts in accordance with program requirements.

The role will involve collaborating with applicants, utilities, program administrators, and internal technical teams to resolve technical inquiries, facilitate application processing, and support program reporting and quality assurance activities. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced energy professionals while developing technical expertise across a variety of energy efficiency technologies and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical and eligibility reviews of commercial, institutional, industrial, and agricultural energy efficiency project applications, including custom and prescriptive measures. Peer review of others’ work.
• Review energy and demand savings calculations, equipment specifications, and supporting documentation to verify eligibility, technical reasonableness, and compliance with program requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses for various energy efficiency technologies, including HVAC, motors, pumps, fans, lighting, controls, and industrial processes.
• Support measurement and verification (M&V) activities and perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks on technical reviews and project documentation.
• Liaise with applicants, contractors, and program stakeholders to resolve technical issues, facilitate application processing, and respond to program-related inquiries.
• Provide ongoing utility client support, including program reporting, meeting participation, progress tracking, and other communications as needed.
• Work as part of a team to complete complex application processes.
• Support program administration, including maintaining project records, following Health & Safety protocols, and contributing to continuous process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Eligible for a professional engineer designation 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant experience in energy efficiency, engineering consulting, energy auditing, building systems, or utility incentive programs.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency technologies, including HVAC systems, heating and cooling equipment, motors, pumps, fans, lighting, building automation systems, heat recovery, and industrial processes.
• Understanding of fundamental engineering principles, energy consumption, and energy efficiency concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and perform engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with measurement and verification principles, including the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP).
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).
• Extraordinary attention to detail, and ability to follow processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, adapt to changing program requirements, and work occasional overtime as needed.
• High proficiency in MS Office (CoPilot, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access).
• Valid and clean driving license.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.  Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

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