Lead Analyst, Technology Assessment Service

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we're looking for a Lead Analyst for our Technology Assessment Service (TAS). As a lead analyst, you'll serve as a client-facing subject-matter expert on energy-efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resource (DER), and demand-flexibility technologies, evaluating deemed savings, whether the technology is a cost-effective measure for demand-side management (DSM) and DER programs, and how utilities might incorporate the technology into future prescriptive or custom energy-efficiency or DER programs. E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the utility industry in the US and Canada, headquartered in Texas with 450+ employees across the US and Canada. The budgeted salary is $91,000–$123,000 USD plus annual bonus, adjusted based on experience. This role will be remote, with occasional travel for industry events and utility member meetings. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada; visa sponsorship is not available. A cover letter is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as in-house expert on customer-sited energy technologies and building systems and how they integrate into utility DSM and DER programs as prescriptive and custom measures; lead development of TAS research, including technology assessments, reports, technical briefs, and thought leadership content; manage research projects with oversight from senior staff; serve as primary subject-matter expert for Ask E inquiries on efficiency, electrification, and DER technologies; gather and critically evaluate research from primary and secondary sources; create data-driven, action-oriented content for reports, articles, technical briefs, webinars, and in-person events; coordinate technical deliverables and direct Associate Analysts and Analysts; lead research quality assurance and process improvements; engage with utility clients through advisory calls, workshops, customized briefings, and occasional on-site meetings; partner with the TAS Product Manager on strategy, research priorities, and content roadmap; support business development through proposals and identifying client needs; mentor and coach junior analysts; lead sessions at the E Source Forum and represent E Source at industry conferences and events

Requirements

Demonstrated depth in several customer-sited technology areas, with strong expertise in building systems such as HVAC, heat pumps, water heating, building envelopes, controls, refrigeration, and motors across residential, commercial, and large C&I end uses; familiarity with electrification, renewables, and demand-response systems; working knowledge of how utility programs estimate savings and demand impacts, including baselines, measure definitions, deemed savings, TRMs, prescriptive and custom program approaches, field evaluations, cost-effectiveness inputs, and the limitations of available performance data; ability to conduct interviews, read dense technical documents, and distill complex material into clear, actionable communication; exceptional writing, verbal, and analytical skills; comfort with public speaking, presenting, and engaging verbally with clients on technical topics; humility and curiosity; ability to work across disciplines and seek feedback; ability to prioritize planned research and unplanned client needs and follow through on commitments; creativity and openness to new ideas; typically an advanced degree with four or more years of relevant professional experience, or a bachelor's degree with commensurate experience; relevant fields include engineering, building science, environmental science, energy policy, or a related discipline; strong written communication skills; a cover letter is required; authorization to work for any employer in the US or Canada

Nice to have

Experience with electric or gas utility DSM or DER programs; experience working with or around utilities, regulators, manufacturers, research organizations, or consultants in the energy industry; experience presenting at industry conferences or publishing technical content; proven ability to operate as a subject-matter expert and thought leader in client-facing environments; experience mentoring or coaching junior staff

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans; paid parental leave; flexible time off (FTO) policy; 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match; annual bonus