Energy Analyst

CBRE CAREERS

Chicago, IL

Salary Estimate: Confidential

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Place: Office

Experience Required: N/A

Education Required: N/A

Job Description

About the role

CBRE is seeking an Energy Analyst to work as a technical resource assisting with all aspects of work related to primary data, analytics & reporting of energy, and sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate will be delivering practical insights from environmental & utility data and assisting in the deployment & management of a comprehensive E&S Program.

What you'll do

  • Work closely with E&S Manager and other staff to enhance current service offerings and client goals.
  • Collect and evaluate monthly electricity, water/sewer, and natural gas/oil usage data with commentary on actual usage versus expected usage. Coordinate with appropriate partners to explain significant variances.
  • Process data workbooks from all applicable data sources.
  • Review data and validate energy savings resulting from operational programs designed to curtail utility consumption.
  • Compare collected data against industry benchmarks and prepare reports of findings.
  • Drive the analysis of various evidential outputs from partner systems, internal program components, and system tools.
  • Coordinate energy and sustainability initiatives, monitor compliance, analyze, and communicate externally facing reporting.
  • Review utility bills (i.e., electricity, natural gas, oil, and municipal water & sewer) for accuracy and verify compliance with the associated rates and tariffs.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly data with the Program Director to validate normalized savings, create exception reports for senior management, and develop explanations of potential variances and year-over-year trends.
  • Review all data inputs to ensure the accuracy and timely submission of required reports. Ensure that errors are corrected in a timely manner and are escalated properly.
  • Provide feedback on process improvements needed for quality in service delivery.
  • Coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit.


What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in an Energy Analytics role or data analytics role
  • Demonstrated ability with accounting, accruals, budget/forecast, and variance analysis.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.


Why CBRE?

CBRE offers excellent and comprehensive benefits including Health Insurance, 401(K), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and more!

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in.

CBRE Carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Energy Analyst position is $85,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Energy Analyst position is $95,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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