Associate Director Research Development Jobs in Ontario

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Come work for ICF, where we combine passion for our work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results that help solve some of the world's most challenging problems. In the energy and utilities market, ICF helps public- and private-sector clients develop comprehensive energy strategies and establish sustainable programs to support the energy transition.

To support our growth, we are hiring an Associate Director to work in our Energy Analytics practice. You will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Energy Analytics team is a leader in utility and government energy transition planning, program design, and demand side management (DSM) program implementation analytics. Our thorough understanding of our clients' needs and our ability to connect the practical on the ground experience enables us to help clients make big things possible.

At ICF you will have an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, interact with experts and clients in the field, and grow your content knowledge and consulting skills. Engineers advance in our practice and develop an area of special competence, with increasing responsibility for project management and client contact in their area of competence.
Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Lead energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources (DER) and decarbonization potential studies, program planning, advisory research and support, preparation of fillings and other regulatory support for US and Canadian utilities and/or government agencies.

• Assist with developing solutions to inform dispatch strategies and co-optimization of DERs - value-based dispatch strategies

• Assist with developing market adoption curves for DER technologies as part of achievable potential modeling using benchmarking, calibration, and Bass Diffusion curves

• Assist with developing and designing innovative DER program strategies

• Conduct market research on various energy efficiency technologies including measure adoption, saturation, feasibility, etc.

• Advanced energy saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility programs

• Oversee market research and development of industry expertise on innovative technologies

• Assist with business development activities including writing proposals

• Assist with the evaluation and benchmarking of program performance

• Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions

• Prepare and present persuasive presentations and reports

• Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with demonstrated interest and in sustainability, building energy efficiency, building science, and/or renewables , or related subjects

• 8+ years of related energy industry experience or academic equivalent that includes experience in energy consulting, energy management, building science, DSM program potential studies, regulatory support, DSM program design, and/or program implementation

• Demonstrated experience with project and resource management

What we would like you to have:

• Graduate degree in engineering, specializing in electrical engineering, building science, and/or energy policy

• In depth understanding of DER technologies adoption curves including Bass Diffusion curves, program benchmarking, and calibration.

• In depth understanding of energy efficiency technologies, economic valuation (NPV, IRR, etc.), and utility cost-effectiveness tests

• Knowledge of energy policy and regulation, especially related to DSM and other distributed energy resources

• Experience and knowledge of renewables, US and Canadian energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE), energy storage systems and/or CHP, energy modeling (OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, etc), and/or energy saving calculation methods

• Understanding of building science, building construction methods, and building energy saving calculations

• Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes

• Demonstrated experience with business development and nurturing client relationships

• Demonstrated experience managing and leading a team of at least two direct reports.

Professional Skills:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to identify, collect and analyze data

• Strong writing and communication skills, ensuring clear expression of ideas and effectively providing information to stakeholders

• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment