Transportation Electrification & DER Location: Remote, New Mexico. Supports transportation projects in PNM’s New Mexico service territory. Up to 30% local/regional travel may be required, depending on assignment. Company Overview ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with a mission to help clients solve complex challenges in energy, environment, and infrastructure. We combine deep domain expertise with advanced analytics and digital solutions to deliver impactful results. Why You Will Love Working Here Flexible workplace arrangements and support for work-life balance. Donation matching and volunteer opportunities. Tuition reimbursement and access to professional-development resources. 401(k) matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Mission-driven work focused on sustainability, equity, innovation, and measurable customer impact. Ready to Make a Difference? ICF is growing its energy and distributed energy resource program implementation teams. We are seeking a Lead Energy Engineer to support non-residential transportation electrification, decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewable energy, EVSE, and related utility programs. The role combines customer-facing project development and construction management services with electrical engineering. Position Summary The Lead Energy Engineer will plan, conduct, and coordinate engineering work from early-stage opportunity identification through implementation and service energization. The role supports public-sector, multifamily, commercial, workplace, public, and fleet projects and works across customers, utilities, contractors, vendors, outreach teams, program managers, project managers, and internal engineering staff. The Lead Energy Engineer will be in responsible charge over ICF’s professional engineering work in New Mexico and other assigned jurisdictions. The engineer will evaluate facility and electrical conditions, charging loads, existing service capacity, utility-side infrastructure, customer-side make-ready needs, energy and demand savings, project costs, schedules, and implementation constraints. The position provides technical consultation, construction management support and quality oversight while documenting assumptions, findings, and recommended solutions. What You Will Be Doing Work with customers, utilities, vendors, contractors, outreach staff, and program teams to identify, scope, and develop transportation electrification, DER, energy efficiency, and decarbonization projects. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering infrastructure audits for non-residential EV charging projects to document existing operations, electrical service conditions, customer objectives, infrastructure constraints, and potential project opportunities, including utility-owned and customer-side infrastructure serving Level 2 and DC fast-charging installations. Evaluate proposed charging loads, load profiles, existing electrical-service capacity, utility service requirements, distribution-infrastructure needs, and managed-charging considerations. Perform and review advanced engineering calculations using applicable industry methods, engineering software, cost-estimating tools, and internal ICF calculators. Develop, review, and evaluate utility and customer-side upgrades and make-ready cost estimates to support project comparisons, project selection, cost-effective delivery, and prudent use of program funds. Provide proactive engineering consultation during application review, identifying feasibility considerations, utility requirements, schedule dependencies, and infrastructure constraints. Provide technical guidance on infrastructure upgrades, engineering requirements, and new electric service, explaining technical findings, utility-side upgrade requirements, anticipated costs, new-service-delivery considerations, and recommended solutions to customers and site hosts. Support project managers in aligning utility upgrades with construction schedules and customer needs. Coordinate engineering requirements and schedules with program managers, project managers, utility departments, contractors, and other stakeholders to support implementation, infrastructure installation, commissioning, and service energization. Provide quality-control oversight for custom applications, calculations, engineering documentation, cost estimates, and technical recommendations. Prepare clear technical reports documenting existing conditions, proposed measures, electrical and utility requirements, cost assumptions, constraints, project savings, and as-built or final conditions. Support customers and program teams through implementation while forecasting project activities and helping maintain schedule and budget alignment. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis where permitted. Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical engineering for one or more of the following: building power system design, EVSE design, renewable design and/or electrification. Minimum 5 years of experience engineering infrastructure for Level 2 and DC fast-charging installations, including line extensions, service upgrades, interconnection, and utility-side and customer-side make-ready infrastructure. A valid New Mexico Professional Electrical Engineering license, in good standing. Current New Mexico State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Valid driver’s license and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences. Current Professional Engineering license in western states in addition to licensure in New Mexico. Demonstrated knowledge of electrical load assessment, utility-service requirements, engineering coordination, infrastructure cost estimating, and customer-facing technical communication. Experience developing or reviewing non-residential energy, DER, decarbonization, or transportation-electrification projects. Certified Energy Manager credential. Experience with multifamily, workplace, public, commercial, and fleet charging use cases and design-build-transfer delivery models. Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, utility engineering standards, permitting processes, EVSE installation requirements and the National Electrical Code. Experience with procurement, financing, ESCO delivery, construction management, and project implementation. Experience with renewable energy, decarbonization, EVSE charging analysis or design, and building or utility interconnection requirements. Experience in procurement of EVSE or similar electrification projects including proposal development, accepting and reviewing bids, awarding work, and ensuring successful project close out. Experience in construction management of EVSE or similar electrification projects reviewing design documentation, managing schedules, pulling permits, overseeing construction progress, addressing change orders, project close out (including reviewing completed projects, commissioning, closing out permits and providing training and documentation including maintenance contracts, warranties and as builts). Familiarity with safety requirements as it applies to EVSE and/or electrification work. Proficiency with energy-modeling or engineering-analysis software. Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, electrical-design documentation, one-line diagrams, infrastructure cost estimates, measurement and verification plans, and technical recommendations. Professional Skills Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, listening, and probing skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and client-service capabilities. Ability to translate complex feasibility, infrastructure, cost, and energy findings into practical recommendations for customers and program teams. Ability to work effectively as an independent contributor and within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to coordinate with all levels of internal staff, clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and industry stakeholders. Sound business ethics, including protection of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, and Outlook. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $89,222.00 - $151,678.00 New Mexico Remote Office (NM99) Need help? We're here: [email protected] About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

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