Job Description:
GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity with advancement and growth potential for an Engineer/Analyst in the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department. This position is based out of the Marietta (Atlanta), GA or Madison, WI offices, with the option of hybrid work. The successful candidate will contribute to and have opportunities for professional development in the following subject areas and responsibilities are listed below.
- Collecting up-to-date data on the costs, savings, useful lives and saturation of energy efficiency, electrification, and demand response measures.
- Using Excel worksheets and other models to estimate energy efficiency, electrification, and demand response potential in various regions of North America.
- Benefit/cost analysis of energy efficiency, electrification, and demand response measures and programs.
- On-site data collection on equipment and energy efficiency and electrification measures installed in homes and businesses.
- Commercial energy audits.
- Development of designs and plans for energy efficiency, electrification, demand response and renewable energy programs.
- Statistical analysis of data.
- Economic feasibility studies of energy efficiency, electrification, demand response and renewable energy measures and programs.
- Development and review of engineering estimates of energy impacts for energy efficiency, electrification, and demand response measures and programs.
- Development and refinement of worksheet models for estimating residential, commercial and industrial sector demand-side energy impact potential.
- Impact and process evaluations of energy efficiency, electrification, and demand response programs
- Review and inform demand-side management policies or programs
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department (EERD) of GDS provides expertise in addressing the complex economic, engineering, scientific, and governmental issues associated with energy efficiency, electrification, demand response and renewable energy resources that impact utilities, government agencies, developers, and their customers. Integrated Resource Planning support (renewable, fossil-fueled and energy efficiency technology), carbon impact analytics, feasibility and market potential studies, expert testimony, rate impact analysis, and renewable energy resource assessments are just a few of the valued services offered by our expert staff of policy strategists, engineers, and analysts.
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Policy, Economics, Business or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of spreadsheet-based analysis techniques.
- Working knowledge of energy modeling applications (eQUEST or similar) is preferred.
- Effective oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team.
- Available for moderate domestic travel (10% of the time).
- Consulting, utility, or regulatory experience preferred.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individuals particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 (annualized USD). The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firms total compensation package.
Job Benefits:
- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent Health Insurance Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
From: GDS Associates Inc