Demand-Side Management Consultant
Overview What You'll Be Doing Join Cadmus as a mid-level consultant specializing in potential studies and resource planning within the U.S. energy sector. Our Planning and Assessment Team at Cadmus provides top-notch analytical and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non-profits. We are eager to welcome innovative, intelligent, and adaptable individuals who thrive on technical challenges, particularly those who have experience with potential studies for North American utilities and a solid grasp of utility planning in a consulting setting. As a selected candidate, you will conduct demand-side management resource potential studies and develop comprehensive deliverables for our energy clients, aiding in their short-term program and long-term resource planning decisions. Your role will encompass managing project phases from inception to completion, performing quantitative analyses, collaborating with project teams, and contributing to reports and presentations. You'll have the chance to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while deepening your knowledge of clean energy and the utility sector. Who We Are Cadmus empowers organizations around the globe—government, commercial, and others—with technology-driven advisory and implementation services. Our mission is to help clients achieve their goals and instigate impactful change through cutting-edge digital solutions and unrivaled expertise across various domains. We seek team-oriented problem solvers who are energized by their unique viewpoints and intellectual curiosity to deliver transformative solutions. As part of our team, you will collaborate with leading experts supporting clients worldwide. We offer competitive salaries, exceptional healthcare and retirement benefits, a dynamic and collaborative work environment, and abundant professional growth opportunities. Join us at Cadmus in our mission to enhance both society and the environment. For further details, visit our website. Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis related to demand-side potential assessments and integrated resource planning for various technologies, including energy efficiency, building electrification, demand response, EVs, solar, battery storage, and other emerging technologies.
- Provide meaningful input to inform data analytics and modeling processes.
- Build or execute models and analyses to evaluate demand-side management potentials and integrated resource planning.
- Synthesize research findings and analytical outcomes to deliver insights aligned with client objectives.
- Create detailed reports and presentations, effectively communicating methodologies, findings, data sources, and actionable recommendations.
- Lead consulting project tasks, including budget management, task planning, and team collaboration.
- Maintain professional communication with project managers, team members, and clients to meet project goals, while coordinating with support teams (e.g., accounting, contracts) regarding task statuses.
- Ensure quality and timely completion of tasks, surpassing client expectations while adhering to Cadmus standards.
- Assist in business development activities, including drafting proposals.
- Build and maintain existing client relationships as a task lead.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or environmental engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental studies, or other quantitative social sciences.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience managing or leading research or planning projects employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Understanding of the technical and analytical requirements for estimating demand-side management potential.
- Direct experience in utility demand-side management potential studies, energy efficiency program planning, and resource planning.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
- Comprehensive knowledge of energy efficiency concepts, demand response, solar, battery storage, electrification, and distributed energy resource potential studies.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience in task planning and budget management.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in presenting research findings through reports or presentations to clients.
- Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Master's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or environmental engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental studies, or other quantitative social sciences.
- Prior experience managing, evaluating, or modeling demand response programs.
- Experience in independent decision-making within a consulting framework.
- Experience in staff management and professional development.
- Background in business development.
- Intermediate to advanced skills with R and/or Python.
- Analytical experience with strategic program planning, policy analysis, market research, and evaluation.