Resource Planning and Potential Studies Associate

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks an associate consultant with experience in energy industry/demand side management resource planning and potential studies to join our Planning and Assessment Team. The Energy Division at Cadmus provides advanced analytic and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non-profit organizations. We are looking for talented, bright, and driven people who have experience conducting potential studies and a strong understanding of utility forecasting and/or integrated resourcing planning, preferably in a consulting environment.

The selected candidate will develop analytically advanced methods for estimating demand-side management resource potential and produce detailed deliverables that energy clients can use to inform short-term program and long-term resource planning decisions. They will lead projects from start to finish, including designing and leading quantitative analysis, managing project teams, tracking progress, creating written reports and presenting results to external audiences. Associates should be prepared to understand client needs and manage projects to exceed client expectations.

As a leader in energy efficiency and distributed energy resource planning, a successful candidate will have:

• A strong understanding of the technical and analytical processes required to estimate demand side management potential.
• An understanding of integrated resource planning for electric and gas utilities.
• Proven expertise in energy efficiency, demand response, solar PV and other distributed energy resources, battery storage, decarbonization, building electrification, electric vehicles, and combined heat and power resources.
• Strong analytical experience that may involve one or more of the following: strategic planning, policy analysis, market research, advanced analytics and modeling, engineering, DSM program design, regulatory processes, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation.
• Excellent project management skills including leading technical project teams, interacting with clients and stakeholders, preparing written reports and presenting project results, and mentoring staff.

Who We Are

Cadmus is a technology-empowered strategic consulting firm with more than 1,000 experts dedicated to serving government, commercial, and non-governmental organizations worldwide. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful changes by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth. 

Join Cadmus. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. For more information, visit www.cadmusgroup.com.

Responsibilities

Planning and Assessment Research

• Lead or provide subject matter expertise to inform and devise data analytics and modeling methods.
• Provide technical leadership on projects involving modeling and analysis to assess demand side management potentials and integrated resource planning at all levels and across a range of technologies and program interventions.
• Oversee and conduct research and analysis activities.
• Lead and support policy, economic, and technical discussions with clients, project stakeholders, internal staff, and other decision-makers.   
• Conduct detailed reviews of project staff’s analysis results and deliverables to ensure high-quality, accurate, and error-free work.
• Synthesize research findings and analysis outcomes to derive insights relevant to client objectives.   
• Clearly articulate (oral and written) results, findings, methodologies, and data sources.

Project and Staff Management

• Provide active project leadership including ensuring all deliverables meet Cadmus standards and exceed client expectations.
• Lead or oversee essential project management activities including budget tracking, invoicing, project planning, staff balancing, and resource management.       
• Work closely and actively communicate with project team members and clients to accomplish project goals. Provide clear and consistent communications on projects and tasks and raise any concerns or issues before they become problems, provide and receive constructive feedback, and manage expectations.
• Communicate with Cadmus Energy Division leadership and support teams, including accounting, accounts payable, contracts, and operations regarding the health and status of all projects and tasks.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and clients, in varying time zones.

Client Delivery

• Nurture and build existing client relationships as a primary point of contact.
• Provide clear and consistent communications on project activities, status, findings, challenges, or concerns.
• Develop detailed reports and presentations of results, findings, methodologies, and data sources, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to clients.

Business Development

• Identify, cultivate, develop, and execute business development opportunities, including relationship-based opportunities to expand work with existing clients and obtain new work by supporting scope, budget, and proposal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on business development efforts.
• Build Cadmus reputation through conference presentations and papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study such as mechanical or environmental engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental studies, or other quantitative social science.
• Between 8-10 years of experience managing or leading research or planning projects that include both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Industry experience in utilities, energy efficiency, energy efficiency program planning, and/or resource planning.
• Direct experience working on or supporting demand-side management potential studies.
• Demonstrated ability and experience managing multiple projects and project teams, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts related to energy efficiency, DR, solar, battery storage, electrification, and distributed energy resource potential studies.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with project planning and budget management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate complicated issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Arts or Science in a relevant area of study such as mechanical or environmental engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental studies, or other quantitative social science.
• Prior experience managing, evaluating, or modeling demand response programs.
• Prior consulting experience including working independently to make decisions as well as collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience with staff management, mentorship, and skills development.
• Business development experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with R or Python.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $85,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.  

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at:  http://www.cadmusgroup.com