Senior Consultant: Decarbonization Projects and Programs

2050 Partners, now part of West Monroe, 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 advance the development of future greenhouse gas-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 developing data-driven solutions in a collaborative and dynamic consulting environment.  

Depending on experience, initial assignments may include the following project areas: 

• Codes and standards advocacy work, including federal and state appliance standards and test procedures, national model building codes, and industry standards
• Technical and project support for our role as technology and codes and standards experts in the California Market Transformation Administrator (MTA) program
• State building codes advancement and advocacy in multiple states
• Advocacy and education related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and transportation emission reduction
• Advocacy and strategic policy design for local, state, and national building performance standards

Responsibilities include:  

• Be a trusted advisor for our clients by providing pragmatic advice based on defensible data and analysis
• Manage and contribute to multiple projects including technical research and analysis, client engagement, subcontractor management, and external stakeholder engagement including:  
  • Scoping and launching new projects
  • Supporting primary and secondary research  
  • Procuring test equipment and arranging laboratory tests
  • Supporting laboratory and field investigations  
  • Fostering coalition-building  
  • Supporting legal, regulatory, and policy reviews 
• Develop and maintain budget forecasts and project schedules across multiple projects
• Coordinate research with state programs and independent entities
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, including spreadsheets with supporting calculations, memos, reports, and presentations 
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing

Required qualifications and competencies include: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field(s); bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred; higher degrees such as master's or Ph.D. can substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Comfort contributing to complex projects with a problem-solving orientation that prioritizes client needs  
• Highest ethical standards  
• Ability to distill complex technical findings into accessible summaries, tailor content to diverse stakeholders, and maintain consistency and rigor across multi-section documents with multiple contributors
• Project management track record; strong organizational skills with experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams to manage timelines and deliverables
• Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization 
• Great initiative, creativity, and curiosity
• Work well both independently 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 qualifications and competencies include experience in one or more of the following categories: 

• National, state, and local building energy code development or implementation (e.g., California Title 24, Part 6; Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS); ASHRAE 90.1; International Energy Conservation Code)
• Experience related to federal and/or state appliance standards, test procedures, and specifications (e.g., DOE, California Title 20, ENERGY STAR) 
• Experience related to building performance standards 
• Research, development, or implementation of codes and standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure or transportation electrification
• Research, testing, or standards development for water heating
• Research, testing, or standards development for motors and drives
• Experience with industrial process loads or industrial product energy efficiency measures

2050 Partners is now part of West Monroe.

2050 Partners has long helped clients accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future—advancing energy efficiency, electrification, clean transportation, and decarbonization policy. Now, as part of West Monroe, a national business and technology consulting firm, we've joined their Energy & Utilities practice to expand both our reach and our impact. Together, we're helping utilities, governments, and organizations navigate the energy transition and deliver meaningful, measurable results.