Senior Consultant: State Building Codes Advocacy Support

2050 Partners is seeking a mission-driven Senior Consultant to join our team in a fully remote role. In this role, you will directly contribute to the execution and management of decarbonization consulting projects that contribute to the development of future GHG-reducing building codes and appliance standards. We are looking for team-members who are passionate about understanding clients’ pain points and delivering pragmatic solutions; dedicated to our purpose of shortening the path to carbon neutrality; and enthusiastic about growing with our dynamic consulting firm.  

We are seeking a candidate with diverse expertise so that we can align strengths and interests with different projects. Initial assignments will include one or more of the following project areas: 

• State building codes advancement and advocacy (energy and green codes in multiple states) 
• National model building codes advancement and advocacy (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC) 
• State and national appliance standards and test procedure advancement and advocacy 
• Decarbonization initiatives and research 

Responsibilities include:  

• Be a trusted advisor for our clients by providing pragmatic advice based on defensible data and analysis
• Oversee and contribute to multiple projects including technical research, client engagement, subcontractor management, and external stakeholder engagement
• Develop Codes and Standards Enhancement (CASE) reports that cover the market analysis, analysis of per unit energy savings, analysis of the statewide energy savings, cost-effectiveness analysis, and proposed code language
• Conduct stakeholder outreach as part of the development of the code change proposals
• Coordinate research with efforts from state programs and independent entities
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, including reports and presentations 
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing

Desired Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field(s) is required, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred. A advanced degree such as masters or doctorate can substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years relevant experience, experience as a process engineer or plant engineer is a plus . 
• Consulting experience and mindset: comfort contributing to complex projects with a problem-solving orientation that prioritizes client needs  
• Ability to learn and apply new skills across interdisciplinary fields, including technology assessments, engineering, economics, statistics, and policy
• Highest ethical standards  
• Project management track record 
• Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization 
• Great initiative, creativity, and curiosity; work well both on your own and as part of team 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills  
• Strong attention to detail 
• Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and discretion 
• Willingness for periodic travel 
• Desire and ability to work remotely 

Desired Experience*: 

• Experience in industrial sector such as engineering services, commissioning, retro-commissioning, energy auditing, capital energy efficiency projects
• Experience with one or more of the industry standard analysis tools: Excel, relational database (e.g., SQL), Tableau, Stata, SAS, MATLAB, R, or python.
• Experience analyzing major industrial sub-systems such as refrigeration, compressed air, boilers, fans/blowers, pumping, steam, process hot water, chilled water, or conveyor technology.
• Experience with the advocacy and code development for state energy codes, such as California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6)
• Experience related to national model codes and local building codes (e.g., , ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, local reach/stretch codes)
• Familiar with topics related to industrial energy, GHG, cap and trade or other code compliance.  
• Experience related to national and state appliance standards, test procedures, and specifications (e.g., DOE, California Title 20, ENERGYSTAR) 

[*Note: We recognize that no candidates will have expertise in all these areas. Given the variety of our projects, we are seeking candidates with diverse expertise so that we can align experience and expertise with different projects. Please highlight your relevant experience in your resume and cover letter.]   

2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to providing strategy, innovation, execution, and knowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broader decarbonization strategies. We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy development. 2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a flexible and fun work environment.