Large Industrial Energy Advisor

Leidos•Peoria, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Leidos seeks a Large Industrial Energy Advisor to market and support energy-efficiency projects for the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency business program. The role engages large industrial customers—including manufacturers, warehouses, and organizations supporting facility energy-consuming systems—to promote and coordinate utility-sponsored energy-efficiency services, with energy savings as the primary focus. The advisor manages a portfolio of projects, supports program delivery and market development, analyzes sector needs, and helps customers and other stakeholders identify energy-related opportunities. The position works directly with facility owners, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to understand energy-conservation and decarbonization goals. It includes managing a high-volume project portfolio, performing energy simulation analyses, preparing reports and design recommendations, communicating energy measures to technical and non-technical audiences, and collaborating with project managers to deliver high-quality work. The advisor also provides customer education and training, develops industry relationships, contributes to presentations and promotional events, and provides input on adapting programs to changing market needs. This is a remote position, with a strong preference for candidates residing in the Ameren Illinois service territory, roughly the southern two-thirds of Illinois. Travel is up to 40–60%, typically day trips two to three days per week, with occasional overnight travel for conferences or seminars about four to five times per year. The Energy Advisor reports to the Business Program Manager. Leidos is the employer; Ameren Illinois does not select or manage the employee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a closely related field; a related technical or engineering bachelor’s degree is also described as desired.
Four or more years of industrial experience is desired, such as maintenance, project management, energy programs, utility account representation, key account management, or energy efficiency.
Strong familiarity with industrial facilities and processes.
Ability to interpret complex information and make strategic recommendations, including identifying the benefits, consequences, and impacts of system options.
Familiarity with energy modeling tools to manipulate model inputs and summarize results.
Ability to manage a high volume of projects in a relatively short timeframe and consistently use a CRM platform.
Familiarity with utility-sponsored energy-efficiency programs, especially programs for commercial and industrial customers.
Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct field-sales-type meetings and verify pre- and post-installation energy-efficiency measures.
Basic general knowledge of commercial and industrial budget cycles, large-building energy systems, construction practices, and/or the energy-efficiency industry.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, well organized, and self-starting, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Ability to demonstrate productivity and accuracy in work.
Willingness and drive to obtain additional industry-specific training and certifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and computers in general.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience to support understanding customer needs and project development.
Enjoyment of dynamic field-consulting environments and site visits.
Specialized knowledge of industrial equipment or systems.
Change-management experience and ability to adapt quickly.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CEIP), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), LEED Accredited Professional, or Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certification.

Responsibilities

Directly engage large industrial customers and market, coordinate, and support utility-sponsored energy-efficiency services.
Manage the Ameren Illinois industrial market segment, with energy savings as the primary focus.
Handle projects at multiple stages, including application screening, industry relations, program execution, presentations, and promotional events.
Perform sector market analysis and contribute to developing or modifying programs to address changing market needs.
Coordinate and educate customers, and provide energy-opportunity training to internal and external clients.
Work with industrial customers, contractors, suppliers, and engineers to encourage energy-efficiency practices in existing and new facilities.
Work with facility owners, architects, and engineers to understand energy-conservation and decarbonization goals.
Manage a high-volume portfolio of projects at various stages of the consulting process.
Perform energy simulation analyses and efficiently deliver model results.
Prepare detailed reports on energy modeling, decarbonization results, and design recommendations.
Communicate energy-conservation measures to technical and non-technical team members to support informed design decisions.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure high-quality results and deliverables.
Develop relationships with customers, vendors, and professional organizations and stay current on operational trends, energy-efficiency technologies, practices, and regulations.