Energy Consultant

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 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 energy professionals with backgrounds spanning engineering, economics, policy, power systems, commercialization, energy markets, infrastructure, data analytics, and industrial innovation. If you bring expertise in one or more of these areas and are passionate about shaping the future of U.S. energy, we encourage you to apply. We welcome professionals with approximately 5-11 years of relevant technical, analytical, and consulting experience.

Remote candidates within the United States are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates located near client facilities or with the ability to travel occasionally to support client engagement.

Examples of Potential Work

Our work spans multiple energy and industrial domains. Depending on your background and expertise, you may contribute in one or more of the following areas:

Strategy / Policy / Markets

• Analyze trends shaping U.S. energy security, industrial competitiveness, and grid modernization
• Support the design and evaluation of federal energy programs, portfolios, and performance metrics
• Conduct economic, regulatory, and policy analysis to inform investment and strategic decisions
• Contribute to technology commercialization and technology-to-market strategies

Grid / Infrastructure / Power

• Support transmission, distribution, grid resilience, and power sector infrastructure studies
• Evaluate large-load, data center, and industrial electricity demand
• Assess grid systems, energy infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies

Industrial / Supply Chain

• Assess supply chains, critical minerals, manufacturing systems, water resources, and industrial infrastructure
• Evaluate industrial competitiveness and infrastructure needs supporting the evolving energy economy

Modeling / Analytics

• Perform market, economic, financial, and scenario analysis
• Develop analytic tools, dashboards, and decision-support platforms
• Conduct modeling, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis using quantitative methods
• Translate technical and analytical findings into clear and actionable insights

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 experience in one or more energy-related fields such as power systems, grid modernization, infrastructure, energy markets, industrial systems, emerging technologies, commercialization, energy economics, policy, or related domains
• Experience applying analytical, technical, economic, modeling, or data-driven approaches to energy-related challenges
• Experience supporting DOE, federal agencies, national laboratories, utilities, or related energy-sector organizations preferred

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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67,063.00 - $114,008.00

Reston, VA (VA30)