Job Description Summary
Energetics - CLEAResult Energy Sustainability Consulting provides a full spectrum of clean energy consulting services to public and private sector clients. The Energetics team works with lead investors, innovators, and stakeholders to inform and expedite the development and market success of novel energy technologies, strategies and practices that deliver a sustainable future. Energetics was founded in 1979 and joined CLEAResult in 2024 as a division within CLEAResult's Energy Sustainability Services business.
Additionally, you will enjoy:• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours• 401(k) with company match • Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us• Employee Recognition Program - convert your recognition points into gift cards• Employee Assistance Program - offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career
Job Description
Energetics is seeking an engineer/scientist/analyst with expertise in techno-economic analysis (TEA) and environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) along with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have strong interests in sustainability in the context of manufacturing operations and supply chains, and will feel comfortable leading and contributing to analytical efforts.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting and advising government clients with programmatic analysis, program/project management, and strategic planning.
- Assess potential environmental impacts of manufacturing technologies and manufactured products by applying a range of LCA and other systems-based methodologies (e.g., attributional, consequential, benchmarking, and input/output techniques).
- Analyze emerging industrial technologies for their economic viability and their market readiness using TEA methods and other cost analyses (eg. Determine CAPEX and OPEX, NPV, ROI, IRR, minimum selling prices, etc.).
- Perform assessments of research portfolios and individual R&D projects, including market and technology assessments and energy, environmental, and economic benefits analyses.
- Support clients with programmatic analysis and strategic planning.
- Liaison between scientists at universities/laboratories and government decision-makers to assist in distilling key technical results and impacts from R&D.
- Synthesize and clearly communicate key results of analyses to colleagues and clients at all levels via formal and informal presentations and written technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, briefings, journal articles, etc.).
- Work closely with co-workers and clients in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment (diligent and responsive contributor).
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Leadership expereience
- M.S. or Ph.D. degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Candidates with a B.S. degree will be considered if they can demonstrate professional-level LCA expertise through technical publications or equivalent deliverables.
- A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience (6-8 years with master's or doctoral degree)
- Experience in the use of LCA and other systems-level environmental impact analysis techniques to answer applied research or practical questions.
- Experience in TEA and other cost analysis techniques to determine key economic indicators for new R&D investments, technology acquisitions, and/or new equipment projects
- Interest in manufacturing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and/or clean energy technologies.
- Excellent communication skills, including strong technical writing skills and an ability to tailor written and verbal communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced analytical and Excel skills.
- Proficient in programming languages, Python, C#, C++, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to excel when working on self-managed tasks and as a member of a team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Project and/or program management experience
- Model and tool development
- Contract and task management activities and tracking
- Ph.D. degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Preferred degree fields include mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, and natural sciences. Strong mathematical skills are expected for this position.
- Technical publications in environmental life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, energy systems modeling, and/or technology development related to clean energy manufacturing.
- Interest and/or experience in communicating technical concepts to non-experts, including development of training and educational materials about LCA, TEA, and other technical topics (e.g., for purposes of workforce development) is a plus.
The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions, U.S. Citizen or Permanent US Resident.
Target Compensation:
$115,400 - $130,000 / year
Compensation Range
$115,400.00 - $173,200.00
Currency
USD
Type
Salary
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.
Additional Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.
The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.
What We Do
CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. is a company based out of 4301 WESTBANK DR, Austin, Texas, United States.