Energy Efficiency Research Analyst Intern
About The Position
Job Summary: VEIC has been supporting the development of the Illinois Statewide Technical Reference Manual (TRM) for over a decade as the IL TRM Administrator. This annual process brings together program administrators (utilities), evaluators, advocates, state agencies and additional stakeholders to build consensus on updates to the state’s TRM, a document which provides transparency on calculating savings from different energy efficiency measures used for planning and evaluation. VEIC’s Consulting division focuses on delivering a number of programs for clients focused on emerging technology, decarbonization planning, and clean transportation. Interns may have opportunities to support research and analysis in these areas and gain experience in a consulting environment. Essential Functions: Conducts research in support of energy efficiency measure characterizations Participates in the development and delivery of Technical Resource Manual (TRM) update results to Illinois stakeholders Review of measure characterizations developed by other VEIC staff or external stakeholders to ensure assumptions technically supported and analysis aligns with and supports Illinois energy efficiency program plans and goals Participate in Technical Advisory Committee calls, to build consensus on TRM methodologies and assumptions Provides support to the activities of VEIC as necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. Work with experts on energy efficiency, building decarbonization, utility program design, and equity issues. Gain exposure to a broad range of stakeholders including midwestern investor-owned utilities, evaluators, advocates, and program implementers. Participate in VEIC-wide meetings, team meetings, lunch and learns, to learn about industry trends in decarbonization, network with experts across VEIC, and work with supervisor to plug into projects that may be of interest to you, where capacity allows. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC.
- Pursuing or recently completed a graduate or Master’s degree in energy, engineering, data science, environmental science, public policy, sustainability or other similar degree.
- Must be a student or resident of the State of Illinois.
- Interest in energy industry, especially energy efficiency programming.
- Strong attention to detail, and interest in research and analysis.
- Demonstrates strong initiative and is a self-starter.
Nice To Haves
- Outstanding candidates will demonstrate experience in research projects and have strong communication skills.
- Technical writing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts research in support of energy efficiency measure characterizations
- Participates in the development and delivery of Technical Resource Manual (TRM) update results to Illinois stakeholders
- Review of measure characterizations developed by other VEIC staff or external stakeholders to ensure assumptions technically supported and analysis aligns with and supports Illinois energy efficiency program plans and goals
- Participate in Technical Advisory Committee calls, to build consensus on TRM methodologies and assumptions
- Provides support to the activities of VEIC as necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
Benefits
- full range of medical benefits
- 403(b) eligibility with match
- Combined Time Off (CTO)
- Care and Concern leave
- Parental leave
- wellbeing benefit
- a community service day
- eight paid holidays
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