AI & Data Senior Consultant - Energy Providers

Guidehouse•Boulder, CO

1d•$102,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a senior consultant to join our growing AI and Data practice, with a dedicated focus on Evaluation, Measurement & Verification of utility energy efficiency and demand side management programs. This individual will contribute to a wide range of analytics-driven activities including the evaluation of load management and demand response, energy efficiency, renewable, EV, energy storage, decarbonization, and electrification programs. Key responsibilities include: Own the execution of defined project workstreams adhering to established budgets and schedules Collect, clean, and organize data from diverse sources such as energy usage, device telemetry, weather, demographic/firmographic, and program enrollment Develop reproducible, high-quality code to apply regression and statistical modelling techniques to develop baselines and estimate program impacts Support client deliverables, including dashboards and visualizations, reports, presentations, and development of program key findings and recommendations Collaborate with team members to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality expectations Opportunities to support: Development and documentation of methodologies, ensuring best practice leading-edge techniques, and transparency and reproducibility of analyses Interaction with clients, providing analytics-workstream updates and results Budget, schedule, and workplan development

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum THREE (3) years of relevant energy industry or energy consulting experience ; Or Master’s degree and Minimum ONE (1) year of relevant course work, internships/coops, or fellowships
Demonstrated proficiency in one or several programming languages, such as R (and R’s “Tidyverse” packages), Python, SQL
Experience with version control, such as through GitHub
Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., R Shiny, Dash, PowerBI)
Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
Academic or professional experience with one or several AI software, such as CoPilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude
Tireless attention to detail in all prior experience (academic and professional)
Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
High degree of self-confidence and determination; ability to self-teach
An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate as a part of team, as well as to work independently.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience in commercial energy providers program evaluation topics
Academic background and/or practical experience in modern data management platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/GCP/Azure, Palantir)
Experience with web-based data viewers (e.g., PowerBI, Shiny, Dash)
Experience with AI-assisted coding, such as GitHub Copilot

Responsibilities

Own the execution of defined project workstreams adhering to established budgets and schedules
Collect, clean, and organize data from diverse sources such as energy usage, device telemetry, weather, demographic/firmographic, and program enrollment
Develop reproducible, high-quality code to apply regression and statistical modelling techniques to develop baselines and estimate program impacts
Support client deliverables, including dashboards and visualizations, reports, presentations, and development of program key findings and recommendations
Collaborate with team members to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality expectations
Development and documentation of methodologies, ensuring best practice leading-edge techniques, and transparency and reproducibility of analyses
Interaction with clients, providing analytics-workstream updates and results
Budget, schedule, and workplan development

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend