What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks a mid-level consultant with experience in U.S. energy industry/utility potential studies and demand side management resource planning and 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 smart, creative, intellectually curious, and flexible people who enjoy working on technical challenges, have experience conducting potential studies for North American utilities and an understanding of utility planning, preferably in a consulting environment.

The selected candidate will contribute to demand-side management resource potential studies and produce detailed deliverables that energy clients can use to inform short-term program and long-term resource planning decisions. They will support projects from start to finish, including conducting quantitative analysis, collaborating across project teams, and contributing to written reports and presentations. They will have the opportunity to work on/support multiple projects at the same time and broaden their knowledge of clean energy and the utility sector.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change 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 cadmusgroup.com.

The selected candidate will help characterize energy efficiency and demand response impacts on a per building basis, coordinate meetings with a wide variety of clean-energy stakeholders, draft research findings, develop innovative approaches to solving clean energy challenges, conduct secondary research about emerging energy technologies, or present your work to external or internal parties. As a planning and assessment research consultant, the selected candidate will:

• Conduct research and analysis related to demand-side potential assessments and integrated resource planning across a range of technologies including energy efficiency, building electrification, demand response, EVs, solar, battery storage, combined heat and power, and other emerging technologies
• Provide input to inform data analytics and modeling
• Build or run models and analysis to assess demand side management potentials and integrated resource planning
• Synthesize research findings and analysis outcomes to derive insights relevant to client objectives
• Develop detailed reports and presentations, clearly articulating findings, methodologies, and data sources, and actionable recommendations
• Lead consulting project tasks including:
  • Budget tracking, task planning, and team collaboration
  • Communicating clearly and professionally with project managers, other team members, and clients to accomplish project goals and with support teams, including accounting, accounts payable, contracts, and operations regarding the health and status of tasks
  • Taking accountability for task quality, completion, budget, etc., including ensuring all deliverables meet Cadmus standards and exceed client expectations
• Support business development activities, including proposals
• Nurture and build existing client relationships as a task lead

• 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
• At least 5 years of experience managing or leading research or planning projects that include both qualitative and quantitative techniques
• An understanding of the technical and analytical processes required to estimate demand side management potential
• Direct experience working on or supporting utility demand-side management potential studies, energy efficiency program planning, and/or resource planning
• Demonstrated ability and experience managing multiple tasks
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts related to energy efficiency, demand response, solar, battery storage, electrification, and/or distributed energy resource potential studies
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Experience with task planning and budget tracking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complicated issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience presenting research findings in reports, client presentations, or analytical models
• 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 working independently to make decisions
• Experience with staff management and development
• Business development experience
• Intermediate to advanced skills with R and/or Python
• Analytical experience with strategic program planning, policy analysis, market research, advanced analytics and modeling, engineering, stakeholder engagement, and/or evaluation

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 $80,000. 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: cadmusgroup.com