Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Consultant (NEHPA)

at VEIC

🏢 About VEIC

VEIC stands out as a mission-driven organization focused exclusively on creating innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gases, offering professionals the chance to directly contribute to climate action. Unlike general consulting firms, VEIC combines deep technical expertise with practical program implementation, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and market transformation. Their remote-first approach allows top talent across the US to engage in meaningful work that advances both environmental and social goals.

About This Role

This Senior Consultant role specifically leads the New England Heat Pump Accelerator (NEHPA) program, translating high-level contract goals into actionable strategies that accelerate heat pump adoption across the region. You'll manage complex projects end-to-end, from strategic planning and client relationship management to budget oversight and staff supervision, while representing VEIC at regional and national energy forums. This position directly impacts climate goals by scaling clean heating technologies in a key market.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions with the NEHPA team to address market barriers to heat pump adoption, followed by client calls with New England utilities to align on program implementation. Afternoons could include budget reviews, staff check-ins, and preparing presentations for upcoming regional energy forums, with time allocated for analyzing program data to inform strategic adjustments.

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🎯 Who VEIC Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of professional experience with demonstrated success managing large, complex energy efficiency/renewable energy projects from conception through implementation
  • Possesses 5+ years specifically within the efficiency or renewable energy sector, with deep knowledge of heat pump technologies, market barriers, and incentive programs
  • Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking through examples of translating program goals into actionable plans that achieved measurable results
  • Shows proven ability to manage high-profile client relationships in the energy sector while facilitating meetings, tracking budgets, and overseeing staff

📝 Tips for Applying to VEIC

1

Quantify your impact in previous energy efficiency/renewable energy roles using metrics like GHG reductions achieved, program participation rates increased, or budgets managed

2

Highlight specific experience with heat pump programs or similar clean heating/cooling technologies, as this is central to the NEHPA program

3

Demonstrate your understanding of New England's energy landscape by referencing specific policies, utilities, or market challenges in the region

4

Showcase both strategic thinking AND implementation skills by describing how you've turned high-level goals into concrete project plans

5

Emphasize experience representing organizations at industry forums or working with cross-functional teams, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience managing large-scale energy efficiency programs and how it prepares you for the NEHPA program leadership', 'Examples of translating strategic goals into actionable plans that delivered measurable results in previous roles', 'Your knowledge of heat pump technologies and the New England energy market context', "How your approach to client relationship management and team oversight aligns with VEIC's collaborative, mission-driven culture"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → VEIC's current projects and programs, particularly any existing heat pump or clean heating initiatives
  • → The New England Heat Pump Accelerator program's goals and current status (check VEIC's website and regional energy reports)
  • → New England's specific energy policies, utility structures, and climate goals that impact heat pump adoption
  • → VEIC's approach to remote work and collaboration, as mentioned in their company culture materials

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would develop and implement a strategy to accelerate heat pump adoption in New England given current market barriers
2 Describe a complex energy project you managed end-to-end, including how you handled budget tracking, client relationships, and staff oversight
3 How would you represent VEIC at a regional energy forum discussing heat pump policy challenges?
4 Tell us about a time you had to translate high-level contract goals into specific, actionable project components
5 What experience do you have working with cross-functional teams on market transformation initiatives in the energy sector?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic energy consulting experience without highlighting specific heat pump or clean heating technology expertise
  • Focusing only on strategic thinking without demonstrating concrete implementation and project management capabilities
  • Failing to show understanding of the New England energy market context or VEIC's specific mission-driven approach

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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