Energy Consultant; Federal/Public Sector
Position: Energy Consultant (Federal/Public Sector) Shape the Future of U.S. Energy Are you an energy expert excited about the future of energy? Are you ready to help strengthen U.S. energy security, modernize the grid, and accelerate the technologies that will power the next generation of American industry? Join ICF and help us support federal energy leaders, national laboratories, and public-sector partners as they plan, evaluate, and implement the energy systems of the future. We are building a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, economists, strategists, and subject matter experts who are passionate about solving complex energy and industrial challenges. We welcome candidates with 5 years of experience through 11 years of leadership and technical expertise.
- This job posting is for a future opportunity*
Preference will be given to candidates within driving distance of major DOE facilities, however remote work with the ability to travel occasionally will be considered. What You’ll Do Depending on your experience and expertise, you may:
- Analyze trends shaping U.S. energy security, industrial competitiveness, and grid modernization
- Support technology-to-market strategy and commercialization pathways for emerging energy technologies
- Design and evaluate federal energy programs, portfolios, and performance metrics
- Conduct economic and regulatory analysis to inform policy and investment decisions
- Perform economic impact, input–output, market simulation, and financial analysis
- Assess supply chains, critical minerals, water issues, manufacturing systems, and industrial infrastructure
- Evaluate large-load, data center, and industrial electricity demand
- Support transmission, distribution, grid resilience, and power sector infrastructure studies
- Develop data-driven dashboards, analytic tools, and decision-support platforms
- Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis
- Lead or contribute to stakeholder engagement, workshops, reports, and strategic communications
Senior professionals may also:
- Provide technical leadership and strategic advisory support
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and complex consulting engagements
- Lead thought leadership and public-facing technical publications
- Lead proposals and business development efforts
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, public policy, energy systems, finance, data science, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant professional energy experience (i.e., critical minerals/supply chain analysis and/or energy emerging technologies/water)
- Experience with energy modeling/analysis
- Prior experience consulting for the Department of Energy
Preferred Experience
- Advanced degree (M.S., MPP, MBA, Ph.D.)
- 8+ years of relevant professional energy experience including critical minerals/supply chain analysis, energy emerging technologies/water, grid modernization/resilience, energy security, transmission/distribution, infrastructure, and/or data centers.
- Experience working on federal R&D, energy infrastructure, or industrial innovation programs
- Familiarity with energy market structures, regulatory frameworks, or grid systems
- Experience with economic modeling, techno-economic analysis, or decision-support tools
Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email C and we will be happy to assist. All information you… Apply tot his job Apply To this Job