Email from Thayer alum Eric Fitz .

I recently received notice that we have an available position within our Energy Efficiency group (I currently work in the Renewable Energy practice) in Washington D.C.

Please note that Navigant is looking to fill the position immediately but there still might be a need in early summer.

Background on Navigant Consulting Inc. (NCI) : http://www.navigantconsulting.com/industries/energy/

Interested candidates should contact me directly by email or phone (415) 356-7157.

Thanks!

Eric
Thayer '05
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Navigant Consulting named "Best Advisory - Renewable Energy" in the 9th Annual Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance Market Survey.

Energy Efficiency Consultant
Requisition ID  1782

Description

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is an international consulting firm combining deep industry expertise and integrated solutions to assist companies and their legal counsel in enhancing stakeholder value, improving operations, and addressing the challenges of uncertainty, risk and significant business model change. Professional services include dispute, investigation, operational and business advisory, risk management and regulatory advisory, and transaction advisory solutions. The Company focuses on industries undergoing substantial regulatory or structural change, including financial services, insurance, healthcare and energy.

The Company has more than 1,800 professional consultants and more than 2,500 total employees, with headquarters in Chicago and a geographic presence in 44 cities - including recent international expansions in London, Canada, and China. Navigant Consulting has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of the "200 Best Small Companies" (2005) and by Fortune as one of the "100 Fastest Growing Companies" (2005).

We are seeking a consultant to join our Energy Efficiency Policy Analysis consulting group within the Energy practice. As members of our team, consultants work with clients involved in a wide range of energy-related activities, particularly in the field of energy efficiency. The consultant will perform a wide range of activities as part of the development of energy efficiency standards for residential and commercial equipment. Other project work may include market and technology assessments, technology transfer, and research and development planning. This includes involvement and interaction with government agencies, industry representatives, equipment manufacturers, trade organizations, and efficiency advocates.

Specific activities may include:

- Modeling the performance of advanced technologies
- Creating sophisticated manufacturing cost models for existing and advanced equipment designs
- Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities
- Performing statistical and economic analyses; data collection; spreadsheet creation and management
- Interviewing business managers, technology experts and public policy officials
- Assessing technologies and analyzing technology trends
- Assessing U.S. and international market opportunities
- Developing technology strategies for utilities, government, energy companies, and equipment suppliers
- Building business plans (including new technology deployment and commercialization strategies)
- Preparing reports, presentations and other documents for clients

Candidate Qualifications and Attributes:

- Strong interest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed generation, and advanced technologies
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering (preferably mechanical or electrical), Masters preferred
- 0 to 5 years of relevant work experience
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills
- High degree of self-confidence and determination
- Highly developed organizational and management skills
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness
- Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
- Ability to travel and to work overtime hours as needed

The company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.

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