Consultant

Overview

VEIC is a sustainable energy company on a mission to generate the energy solutions the world needs. For over 30 years VEIC has been working with governments, utilities, foundations, and businesses across North America to develop and deploy clean energy services that provide immediate and lasting change. With expertise in energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation electrification, and new approaches for a clean and flexible grid, VEIC brings innovative solutions to the market. VEIC is nationally recognized for developing pilots and programs that optimize energy use, reduce energy burdens for low-income customers, and advance new technologies. In addition to our full-service consulting business, VEIC administers three large-scale sustainable energy programs: Efficiency Vermont, Efficiency Smart, and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). 

VEIC is seeking a Consultant to support our growing portfolio of residential decarbonization and equity-focused projects. We are particularly interested in candidates with multifamily affordable housing decarbonization project development and funding / financing experience. The Consultant manages day-to-day work on a wide range of large complex projects and project components and conducts a significant amount of project-specific analysis and writing.  Assists with new project proposals and marketing efforts in residential decarbonization and equity-focused projects,  and supports other consulting business areas as needed. Maintains ongoing relationships with past, current, and possible future customers and business partners. This role enjoys engaging work within a non-profit, forward-thinking, energy consulting business and is available to work completely remotely (within certain locations - based on business needs) or hybrid with VEIC having physical offices in Winooski, Vermont, and D.C.

Location:

This is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be located in the states where VEIC conducts business: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NJ, NY, PA, OH, RI, VA, VT, AND WI. Please note that while we welcome applicants from many areas, we do not currently hire in the following parts of New York: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. We encourage candidates from other parts of New York to apply and become part of our team!

Compensation:

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $90,000-$100,000 annually. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

• Manages projects promoting cutting-edge energy projects on behalf of clients throughout the country and internationally. This may include:
• Managing on-going client relationships;
• Facilitating meetings of external working groups;
• Managing the work of other VEIC staff and/or subcontractors; and
• Tracking and management of project budgets.
• Designs, reviews, and/or critiques energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies.
• Conducts research and performs economic analysis of efficiency measures, programs and policies.
• Assists consulting business development, including sometimes leading proposal preparation.
• Occasionally represents VEIC and the Consulting Division at national and international forums.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC.
• Bachelor’s degree plus five or more years of relevant professional experience, including managing projects & client relationships or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired. Three or more years’ experience within the efficiency or renewable energy field(s) preferred.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effectiveness in persuasive communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent analytical skills. Strong quantitative analytical skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously, address competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and meetings.
• Skills necessary to develop (and acquire funding for) new consulting projects.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of key energy-efficiency and/or renewable markets and measures.
• Knowledge of good efficiency and/or renewable energy programs and policies.
• Facility with techniques of economic analysis.
• Proven ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.