Energy Analyst I

Job DetailsJob Location: New York, NY 10004Energy Analyst   Location: New York, NY or Remote  Reports to: Manager of Analysis    Bright Power has been a transformative player in clean energy and sustainable buildings since 2004. We believe a meaningful difference in climate change will only be realized if it is easy for building owners to make their buildings better.       Our approach is simple: we find energy and water problems in buildings, we fix them, and we follow up to make sure the solutions worked. Behind the scenes, our unique combination of software, analytics, engineering, and contracting makes it all happen. If you have a can-do problem-solving attitude and are excited to join a company of the brightest minds working on energy and water in buildings, then apply to join our team!  Join Us   Bright Power is comprised of a team of diverse, talented, and hard-working individuals committed to growing this industry and making a positive impact on the environment. We are passionate about reducing energy and water usage by implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Our goal is to improve the health, comfort, and value of our client’s buildings, while cultivating a sustainable future. We believe deeply in doing well by doing good and come to work every day seeking to change the world.      The Role    Our Energy Analysts are a vital part of our Analysis team tasked with helping our clients understand the Energy & Water usage of their buildings.       This important role provides a foundation for a suite of Energy & Water management services that Bright Power provides to help our clients achieve substantial reductions in utility costs, carbon emissions and water consumption- all while improving resident comfort.  Primary Responsibilities    Manage energy analysis services for multiple clients   Help clients find, fix, and follow energy and water problems   Help clients maintain and understand energy and water data in EnergyScoreCards online software for their portfolio   Meet deadlines, track activities, and manage time in accordance with priorities   Perform and/or oversee all project activities including planning, research, billing, managing to budgets, generation of deliverables, reporting and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders   Communicate with the client at multiple levels, maintaining strong relationships with key contacts   Lead regular check-ins with clients to discuss building performance trends, opportunities, and questions   Communicate by phone, email, in-person presentations, and written reports   Local Law 84/133 and Local Law 33/95 compliance reporting for our clients, as well as guidance on Local Law 97   Interface with other teams at Bright Power to leverage expertise in delivering the service, as applicable, especially:   Data team   Technology team   Engineering teams   Support other Bright Power services with analysis expertise   Contribute to growth of the company by making suggestions for improvements  QualificationsSkills/Qualifications    Science background, with work in Sustainability or Energy, as well as experience with data analysis.   Experience in the real estate, energy efficiency or building operations worlds.   Proficiency in MS Excel (data manipulation and basic formulas)   Familiarity with SQL.   Ability to stay organized amid many evolving projects; detail-oriented and methodical with large amounts of data.   Good written and oral communication skills   Creative and pro-active problem-solving abilities     Preferred Qualifications   Experience in client relationship management   Experience preparing client-facing reports   Passion about sustainability, climate change mitigation, and/or creating healthier buildings   Familiarity with energy benchmarking programs and laws   Familiarity with utility bill data     Salary: $62,500 - $65,000    Benefits   In addition to working with incredible people, Bright Power offers competitive benefits. Find the list of our benefits offered on our careers home page    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Bright Power provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bright Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Bright Power expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bright Power’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

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