Energy Analyst

3 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Center for Energy and Environment Full time

We are seeking a driven Energy Analyst motivated by our mission to discover and deploy the most effective strategies that reduce energy and carbon emissions. This person will join our Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) Team at CEE and be highly organized, self-directed, and proactive in their approach to work. The Energy Analyst needs to be agile and goal oriented as they assist with market research, data analysis, administrative duties, and a variety of other tasks needed to support the ETA team.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, plus research and writing capabilities. They will have a team-oriented approach and be willing to complete administrative tasks as well as step up and take on higher responsibilities when needed. This position will be especially attractive to candidates who wish to grow their skills and career prospects by working and training with recognized efficiency experts.

Background

For nearly 40 years, CEE has collaborated with utilities, governments, nonprofits, and businesses to deliver actionable research and innovative programs that reduce energy waste and harmful emissions. We've established a national reputation for innovation and excellence in program implementation, our emerging technology and field research team, our involvement and expertise with local and state policy work, and our work with communities. We collaborate regularly with partners and employ curious people who share a passion for the organization's mission. Our workplace invites open door communications, respect for diverse backgrounds and points of view, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Our staff includes creative and pragmatic environmentalists, program developers and implementers, engineers and technical experts, and research professionals. Our organizational culture is professional but easy-going, with a deep emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and technical expertise. We're proud to operate in Minnesota, a national leader in clean energy and energy efficiency, and increasingly employ staff across the nation.

CEE launched a statewide market transformation program, called the ETA, in 2023, with committed and growing funding from the State of Minnesota and its utilities. The purpose of this program is to accelerate the development and adoption of emerging energy efficiency technologies, bringing efficiency and electrification technologies and practices more rapidly to scale. With a current size of about 22 staff, we are building and expanding this dream team of talent to grow our market transformation program into a major new source of energy and carbon reduction in the state. The Energy Analyst reports to the Sr. Manager of Market Transformation Products and is part of the ETA team.

Responsibilities
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize market transformation initiative data, and energy savings and energy use data.
  • Summarize findings in an easily understood manner to a variety of audiences.
  • Use excel-based modeling tools and/or software (e.g. EnergyPlus or R) to estimate annual energy use and/or savings from energy efficiency technology. Maintain and iterate on existing tools to improve functionality.
  • Conduct secondary research on emerging technologies, energy efficiency best practices, and other energy efficiency trends.
  • Develop presentations, research memos, program resources and training materials, and summarize key takeaways.
  • Track emerging technology and concept development activities, develop and maintain program resources, and coordinate with the emerging technology committee as needed.
  • Track program activities and impacts to measure against key performance indicators; provide recommendations on program improvements.
  • Provide assistance with proposals for new projects.
  • Coordinate meetings, interviews (internal/external), and events; including scheduling, printing materials, ordering food, and taking notes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in relevant energy analysis field required
  • 2 years of previous experience in analyst or similar role preferred
  • Sustainability, energy efficiency and/or energy experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand technical details within a given field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional ability to craft clear and compelling deliverables
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and on a variety of tasks
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills and the ability to prioritize
  • Exceptional competency with Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
  • Experience with Arc GIS or Tableau software, and/or experience with statistical software packages such as R, MATLAB, Python, or SPSS a plus

Working Conditions
  • Hybrid position, located in Minnesota, with some in-office, in-person time required
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, outcome-driven environment with responsibilities to meet deadlines and initiative goals
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a PC/laptop, requiring repetitive motion of fingers, hands, and wrists.
  • Required to occasionally move about in an office environment to access file cabinets, printers, etc., and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift light materials and equipment in the typical office environment (up to 15 lbs.).
  • Willingness to be flexible with work hours to accommodate the needs of the organization, while still maintaining a 40 hour work week.
  • Ability to travel to various sites for conferences, meetings, and events.
Compensation
  • $27-30/hr dependent on qualifications and experience.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

CEE will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance or any other legally protected class status.

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