Energy and Technology Engineer

ICF•Reston, VA

10d•$89,649 - $202,850•Onsite

About The Position

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated engineer to support federal government clients in implementing and evolving manufacturing, energy savings, and technology programs. The role supports U.S. government energy research, development, and deployment programs focused on energy security, including generation, transmission, critical materials, and manufacturing technologies. The position is based in ICF’s Reston, Virginia headquarters office and may involve periodic work at a client site in Washington, D.C., as well as occasional travel to project sites. The engineer will provide technical assistance and analysis across energy and water savings, project viability, technical and commercial assessments, energy, environmental and economic benefits, markets and technologies, financing, and innovation. The role also contributes to project construction and operations monitoring and supports government program and project management from inception through closeout. Work includes synthesizing project and program information, preparing and reviewing technical reports and communications, conducting research, engaging stakeholders, and analyzing power generation, grid and transmission reliability, critical materials, manufacturing supply chains, and related programs and policies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or another relevant engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant technical expertise in one or more listed industries or sectors.
Relevant expertise may include project and construction monitoring.
Relevant expertise may include project or corporate financial deals involving critical materials production and processing, energy materials supply chains, coal, oil and gas, sustainable aviation fuels, or gasification.
Relevant expertise may include utility deals involving transmission; power generation, including nuclear, coal, hydro, geothermal, gas pipeline, or solar; infrastructure retooling or upgrades; or battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of relevant technical expertise in one or more of the industries or sectors listed in the minimum qualifications, including project and construction monitoring experience.
Strong understanding of critical mineral supply chain risks and resilience strategies, and their intersection with energy technology, manufacturing, and national security objectives.
Demonstrated interest or experience in energy technology, energy security, or production and manufacturing in related areas.
Excellent project and program management skills.
Experience engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholders, including understanding their needs, priorities, and issues.
Experience in client-facing consulting roles.
Strong interest in supporting U.S. government energy programs.
Experience working with U.S. federal government agencies.

Responsibilities

Evaluate potential energy or water savings.
Evaluate technical and commercial project viability.
Conduct technical, energy, environmental, and economic benefits analyses.
Perform market and technology assessments.
Provide financing and innovation assessments.
Monitor project construction and operations.
Support all phases of U.S. government program or project management, from project inception to closeout.
Synthesize and analyze energy technology R&D project and program information.
Develop technical communications, including reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, and briefings.
Prepare, review, and analyze technical reports and assessments.
Conduct internet and literature research and maintain awareness of relevant technological innovations.
Engage and communicate with internal and external program stakeholders, including understanding their needs, priorities, and issues.
Conduct research and analysis of power generation, grid and transmission infrastructure reliability, critical materials, and manufacturing supply chain programs and policies.