Lead Analyst, Technology Assessment Service

The posting, as E Source wrote it

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) to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.

E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the utility industry in the US and Canada. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com http://www.esource.com

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 tech into future prescriptive or custom energy-efficiency or DER programs. Using your knowledge of building systems, technical reference manuals (TRMs), and prescriptive and custom programs, you’ll develop and deliver client presentations and written deliverables that translate complex technical research into clear, actionable guidance—ensuring our work is not only relevant, but forward-thinking and decision-ready.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into how technologies actually perform in the field and how that translates to good program design, brings strong judgment and a clear point of view to complex problems, and wants to contribute to work that shapes real-world decisions in the energy industry. A cover letter is required, as this position involves extensive written communication.

In this role, you will

• Serve as our in-house expert on customer-sited energy technologies and building systems—such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and heat pumps, water heating, building controls, large commercial and industrial (C&I) systems, electrification, solar, battery, and demand-response-enabled equipment—and how they integrate into utility DSM and DER programs as prescriptive and custom measures
• Lead the development of TAS research, including technology assessments, reports, technical briefs, and thought leadership content; manage research projects with oversight and support from senior staff, setting clear expectations, tracking timelines, and raising issues and dependencies early
• Serve as a primary subject-matter expert for Ask E inquiries on efficiency, electrification, and DER technologies—scoping requests, setting clear expectations with clients, and applying rapid technical judgment to complex and high-priority requests
• Gather and critically evaluate research from primary and secondary sources—including interviews, technical literature,

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arity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect

• Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.
• A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is $91,000–$123,000 USD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be 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. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @esource.com http://esource.com. Please do not provide personal information to anyone over email and be wary of other accounts impersonating businesses.

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