Energy Efficiency Consultant
Core
Develop test procedures and energy efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and commercial/residential/industrial equipment; evaluate emerging technologies to improve building and equipment efficiency.
Role type
Junior Energy Efficiency Consultant (Technical Analysis & Standards Development)
Builds
Energy efficiency standards, test procedures, and technology assessments for the U.S. Department of Energy
Domain
Energy efficiency, regulatory standards, and building equipment technology
Required skills
Energy efficiency analysis, technology assessment, statistical analysis, data collection, test method development, report writing, spreadsheet management
Preferred skills
HVAC technology knowledge, building automation experience, laboratory testing familiarity, 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; develop test methods to characterize energy use; review international test methods; prepare reports and presentations
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC