Energy ConsultantShape the Future of U.S. EnergyAre you an energy expert excited about the future of energy? Are you ready to help strengthen U.S. energy security, modernize the grid, and accelerate the technologies that will power the next generation of American industry?
Join ICF and help support federal energy leaders, national laboratories, and public-sector partners as they plan, evaluate, and implement the energy systems of the future. We are building a multidisciplinary team of energy professionals with backgrounds spanning engineering, economics, policy, power systems, commercialization, energy markets, infrastructure, data analytics, and industrial innovation. If you bring expertise in one or more of these areas and are passionate about shaping the future of U.S. energy, we encourage you to apply. We welcome professionals with approximately 5-11 years of relevant technical, analytical, and consulting experience.
Remote candidates within the United States are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates located near client facilities or with the ability to travel occasionally to support client engagement.
Examples of Potential WorkOur work spans multiple energy and industrial domains. Depending on your background and expertise, you may contribute in one or more of the following areas:
Strategy / Policy / Markets- Analyze trends shaping U.S. energy security, industrial competitiveness, and grid modernization
- Support the design and evaluation of federal energy programs, portfolios, and performance metrics
- Conduct economic, regulatory, and policy analysis to inform investment and strategic decisions
- Contribute to technology commercialization and technology-to-market strategies
Grid / Infrastructure / Power- Support transmission, distribution, grid resilience, and power sector infrastructure studies
- Evaluate large-load, data center, and industrial electricity demand
- Assess grid systems, energy infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies
Industrial / Supply Chain- Assess supply chains, critical minerals, manufacturing systems, water resources, and industrial infrastructure
- Evaluate industrial competitiveness and infrastructure needs supporting the evolving energy economy
Modeling / Analytics- Perform market, economic, financial, and scenario analysis
- Develop analytic tools, dashboards, and decision-support platforms
- Conduct modeling, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis using quantitative methods
- Translate technical and analytical findings into clear and actionable insights
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, public policy, energy systems, finance, data science, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in one or more energy-related fields such as power systems, grid modernization, infrastructure, energy markets, industrial systems, emerging technologies, commercialization, energy economics, policy, or related domains
- Experience applying analytical, technical, economic, modeling, or data-driven approaches to energy-related challenges
- Experience supporting DOE, federal agencies, national laboratories, utilities, or related energy-sector organizations preferred
Preferred Experience• Advanced degree (M.S., MPP, MBA, Ph.D.)
• 8+ years of relevant professional energy experience including critical minerals/supply chain analysis, energy emerging technologies/water, grid modernization/resilience, energy security, transmission/distribution, infrastructure, and/or data centers.
• Experience working on federal R&D, energy infrastructure, or industrial innovation programs
• Familiarity with energy market structures, regulatory frameworks, or grid systems
• Experience with economic modeling, techno-economic analysis, or decision-support tools
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67,063.00 - $114,008.00
Reston, VA (VA30)
