• Job Description

  Req#: 11692

  LCA Expert

  Colorado, USA ● Columbia, MD, USA ● San Diego, CA, USA ● Utica, NY, USA ● Washington, DC, USA ● Virtual Req #2765

  Friday, September 1, 2023

  
  

  Energetics is a leading U.S. energy and management consultancy, with over 40 years of experience working with government and commercial clients to solve complex energy and technology challenges from inception to deployment and beyond. Our services include strategic planning and technology roadmap development, energy analysis and modeling, strategic outreach and communication, metrics and program evaluation, market and technology impact assessment, and program management for technology deployment. We apply these services across multiple areas of clean energy, including energy efficiency and energy management, manufacturing technologies, renewable energy and hydrogen/fuel cells, advanced transportation, climate resilience and sustainability, critical infrastructure resilience, and grid modernization. Established in 1979, Energetics is headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, with offices in Maryland, Washington DC, New York, California, Colorado, and Washington State.
  

  We provide technical support to multiple offices at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), including the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Office of Fossil Energy, and the Energy Information Administration. Energetics also works with many other government and private sector clients, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the California Energy Commission, major U.S. utilities, national laboratories, trade associations, universities, and commercial manufacturers.

  JOB SUMMARY

  Energetics is seeking an engineer/scientist/analyst with expertise in environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have strong interests in sustainability in the context of manufacturing operations and supply chains, and will feel comfortable leading and contributing to analytical efforts. Candidates with a background in LCA who can also offer expertise in techno-economic analysis (TEA) or other cost analysis techniques are particularly encouraged to apply.

  This position can be based in our DC, MD, NY, CO or CA office, or as a remote telework position. Limited travel will be required for this position.

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess potential environmental impacts of manufacturing technologies and manufactured products by applying a range of LCA and other systems-based methodologies (e.g., attributional, consequential, benchmarking, and input/output techniques).
  • Perform assessments of research portfolios and individual R&D projects, including market and technology assessments and energy, environmental, and economic benefits analyses.
  • Support clients with programmatic analysis and strategic planning.
  • Liaison between scientists at universities/laboratories and government decision-makers to assist in distilling key technical results and impacts from R&D.

  • Synthesize and clearly communicate key results of analyses to colleagues and clients at all levels via formal and informal presentations and written technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, briefings, journal articles, etc.).
  • Work closely with co-workers and clients in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment (diligent and responsive contributor).
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Candidates with a B.S. degree will be considered if they can demonstrate professional-level LCA expertise through technical publications or equivalent deliverables.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience (3 years with M.S. degree)
  • Experience in the use of LCA and other systems-level environmental impact analysis techniques to answer applied research or practical questions.
  • Interest in manufacturing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and/or clean energy technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills, including strong technical writing skills and an ability to tailor written and verbal communications for technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced analytical and Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to excel when working on self-managed tasks and as a member of a team.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • In compliance with Executive Order 14042, any successful applicant for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an accommodation from the vaccination requirement based on disability or sincerely held religious belief, on or before the start date

  
  PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ph.D. degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Preferred degree fields include mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, and natural sciences. Strong mathematical skills are expected for this position.
  • Technical publications in the field of environmental life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, energy systems modeling, and/or technology development related to clean energy manufacturing.
  • Interest and/or experience in communicating technical concepts to non-experts, including development of training and educational materials about LCA and other technical topics (e.g., for purposes of workforce development) is a plus.

  
  The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions, U.S. Citizen or Permanent US Resident.

  VSE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

  VSE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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• About the company

  VSE Corporation is a diversified products and services company providing repair services, distribution, logistics, supply chain management support and consulting services for land, sea and air transportation assets in the public and private sectors.

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