Energy Analyst

The Brooklyn Public Library is hiring an Energy Analyst in Pierce, ID, to assist the Energy Manager in analyzing energy use and benchmarking data. The role requires strong data analysis skills, knowledge of energy systems, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include auditing energy data, supporting energy projects, managing utility billing, and providing reports on energy trends. A bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience are required.
Reporting to BPL's Energy Manager, the Energy Analyst will assist in reviewing and analyzing the agency's energy use and benchmarking data.
The analyst should be a creative thinker, with strong data analysis skills, an understanding of energy systems engineering and economic analysis, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
This is a hands‑on position requiring active support of projects in the field involving building automation systems, HVAC re‑tuning and replacement, solar photovoltaics, LED lighting upgrades, demand response/load management, and stakeholder outreach.
Responsibilities Audit and analyze facility data and energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, for benchmarking purposes.
Support energy project development and field implementation, including contractor procurement, oversight, and budget management.
Assist with energy‑efficient operations using building automation systems and sensor deployment in the field.
Provide high‑level technical calculations for capital and/or expense funding opportunities.
Work closely with DEM to correct any incorrect account information and estimated billings.
Quantify and adjust energy consumption data to establish baselines for energy use or need, and for measurement and verification (M&V) purposes.
Provide monthly reports on energy trends that identify opportunities and anomalies.
Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs for annual agency energy budget.
Support peak load management/demand response program with data analysis and performance trends to participating facilities.
Assist the team with creative and technical thinking to appropriately shape Agency energy planning.
Develop and deliver official energy reports and presentations, including measurement and verification studies and cost/benefit analyses.
Support competitive energy project proposals and grant applications.
Manage utility billing information on citywide databases, identify and correct data anomalies, participate in annual data verification, and prepare monthly reports on energy usage at BPL.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or the physical sciences with emphasis on energy systems and/or facilities management, or a Bachelor's degree in another major plus a minimum of two years of professional experience in quantitative energy analysis.
Advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, energy policy, or a related field is a plus.
Valid NYS driver's license with a clean record, maintained for the duration of employment.
Experience analyzing and presenting utility/energy information.
Experience with solar photovoltaics.
Experience with HVAC design and building automation systems.
Experience auditing commercial or institutional energy bills.
Knowledge of commercial and industrial utility billing.
Knowledge of energy market dynamics.
Knowledge of new and emerging trends in energy efficiency.
Aptitude for energy conversion calculations, including weather normalization.
Ability to analyze and present complex data sets using the City's databases, Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
Proficiency with Excel is a must.
Proficiency with AutoCAD is desirable.
Knowledge of database management on Microsoft Access and integrated workflow management systems.
Strong writing, organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Comfortable working in boiler, mechanical rooms and on rooftops.
Physical Demands Ability to climb ladders and carry 10 pounds of equipment.
A writing sample will be required.
Compensation Salary range:
$70,000 - $75,000.
Equal Opportunity Brooklyn Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
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