Energy Efficiency Consultant
Core
Develop energy efficiency standards and test procedures for appliances, lighting, and commercial/residential/industrial equipment to save energy.
Role type
Energy Efficiency Consultant (Technical Analysis & Standards Development)
Builds
Energy efficiency standards, test procedures, and market/technology assessments for the U.S. Department of Energy
Domain
Energy efficiency, regulatory standards, and appliance testing
Required skills
Energy efficiency analysis, technology assessment, performance modeling, statistical analysis, data collection, test method development, report writing
Preferred skills
Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical engineering background, HVAC technology knowledge, building automation experience, advanced technology investigation
Technologies
Spreadsheets, databases, word processing, slide presentation software
Responsibilities
Provide fact finding and research on energy efficiency topics; assess technologies and analyze trends; model performance of advanced technologies; perform statistical analyses and data collection; develop test methods for appliances; review international test methods; prepare reports and presentations
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level Consultant (1-3 years experience)