Senior Consultant: Building Energy and Cost Modeling
2050 Partners is seeking a mission-driven Senior Consultant to join our team in a fully remote role. In this role, you will directly contribute to the execution and management of decarbonization consulting projects that contribute to the development of future GHG-reducing building codes and appliance standards. We are looking for team members who are passionate about understanding clients' pain points and delivering pragmatic solutions; dedicated to our purpose of shortening the path to carbon neutrality; and enthusiastic about growing with our dynamic consulting firm.
Initial assignments will include the following project areas:
Building energy modeling to assess energy savings and operational characteristics of market transformation initiatives (MTIs) and emerging technologies, in support of the California Market Transformation Administrator (MTA) program
Building energy modeling and cost effectiveness analysis of code change proposals for building energy codes, including the California Energy Code
Technical analysis in support of federal product and equipment standards, state and building codes, and state utility programs.
Responsibilities include:
Be a trusted advisor for our clients by providing pragmatic advice based on defensible data and analysis
Perform building energy modeling and cost modeling across a range of projects
Ensure a consistent and data-driven approach to determining energy savings and cost-effectiveness estimates
Contribute to multiple projects including building energy modeling, cost modeling, client engagement, subcontractor management, and external stakeholder engagement
Ensure high-quality deliverables, including reports and presentations.
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field(s) is required; bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or building science is ; higher degrees such as master's or Ph.D. can substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience
8+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated significant experience with EnergyPlus, CBECC, DOE-2, DOE-2.2R, or other energy modeling software and engineering simulations
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, R, or similar
Consulting mindset: comfort contributing to complex projects with a problem-solving that prioritizes client needs
Highest ethical standards
Ability to distill complex technical findings into accessible summaries
Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization
Great initiative, creativity, and curiosity; work well both on your own and as part of team
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills
Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and discretion
Flexibility and adaptability with regard to assigned project work
Willingness for periodic travel
Desire and ability to work remotely.
Desired Experience:
Experience with appliance efficiency standards (including Title 20)
Experience with model codes and state/local building energy codes (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, the California Energy Code, reach codes)
Experience working in the California energy efficiency program and policy environment, including familiarity with CEDARS, California Policy Manual, DEER and CalTF eTRM workpapers, California Cost-effectiveness Tool (CET), and California Avoided Cost Calculators
Experience with market-based initiatives such as incentive and market transformation programs, voluntary labeling, or building benchmarking.
2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to providing strategy, innovation, execution, andknowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broaderdecarbonization strategies.We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policydevelopment. 2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a flexible and fun work environment.