Transportation Consultant

Transportation Consultant

Any Office (OR, WA, DC) / Strategy and Planning / Full time About Cadeo

Cadeo works at the intersection of policy, markets, and technology. We support utilities, public agencies, and private industry in their efforts to advance energy efficiency and clean energy resources for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

To this end, we characterize markets, analyze distribution channels, assess emerging technologies, and analyze policy impacts.

Through these services, we provide our clients with actionable recommendations and the ongoing guidance to implement them.

Our approach is simple. We listen first, ask next, and answer last.

Our Culture

Each of us at Cadeo helps shape the culture we want to share. Our work is our craftsomething we want to get better at every day.

So we take it seriously. To us, that doesnt mean formality; it means a commitment to continual development, both individually and collectively;

it means having the desire to know what works better and the humility to recognize something probably does.

As we continue to grow, our culture will no doubt evolve, but the following core principles will not : We start with the premise that we dont know.

That way, we listen better. We value candor, curiosity, and clarity. We seek feedback. Really. We share knowledge. Relentlessly.

We guard against the creep of bureaucracy. *And, oh yeah, if you want a standing desk, we dont ask for a doctors note.*

About the Role :

Cadeo is seeking a mid-senior consultant with transportation electrification experience to support research projects with market actors, utilities, and government agencies.

We are looking for an analytical individual that balances strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver, experienced with applying economic, statistical, and / or engineering frameworks, subject expert matter in transportation electrification and passionate about the subject.

• We want someone to help us build not just the future of our team but have a lasting impact on the industry. We want to help you grow into a leader in the fight to decarbonize the world we live in.
• The consultant will mentor junior staff, manage technical tasks or projects, identify new opportunities, and aid in the development of work product.

Typical project tasks may include engaging with stakeholders, analyze data from devices, utilities, market actors, and third-party sources to deliver insights and solutions to the problems that our clients face.

Regardless of the task, this position will play a critical role in producing high-quality, accurate deliverables that communicate actionable findings with compelling narratives and visualizations both to internal and external clients.

The ideal candidate tackles challenging projects with optimism and curiosity and can apply a structured approach to complex problems where solutions are often not well-defined.

This is a full-time position located in our Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, or Washington, DC office. *Note : all Cadeo staff are currently working from home;

we anticipate returning to our office when it is safe to do so.*

We highly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table.

The successful candidate will commit to an equitable and inclusive workplace, including but not limited to : racial equity, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, use of gender inclusive language, and cultural sensitivity. Your Qualifications :

• At least seven years of work experience in the transportation sector or consulting (preferably both)
• Experience with planning, development, implementation, research, or evaluation of transportation electrification. Additional experience in other DERs is highly valued.

Ability to balance analytical and technical skills to distill requirements and develop solutions for projects across Cadeos practice areas

• Experience to independently manage multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to translate complex technical terminology, concepts, and issues in terms understandable to technical and non-technical management and resources staff
• Ability to work with teams from disparate disciplines, such as engineering, market research, policy, etc.
• Ability to distill requirements and develop solutions for projects across Cadeos practice areas
• Degree in engineering, economics, statistics, urban planning or equivalent
• Fluency in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written communication skills

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

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Please DO NOT contact our consultants or team members directly regarding the position. If there are multiple locations associated with a title, please apply for your preferred location and indicate your interest or willingness in any other locations in your cover letter.