Engineering Analyst

Energy Analyst
The energy analyst performs various functions with primary focus on analyzing energy data and providing information that can help the organization with pricing decisions, assessing energy performance, measuring energy savings, etc. with the goal of improving its processes and performance in the market.
The energy analyst job description will vary considerably depending on the aspect of the energy sector where they work, but we have listed the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the energy analyst for the energy production and oil and gas aspects below:
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders during all project stages to assist in the design and implementation of M&V plans for continuous monitoring of energy and water performance
Responsible for the review of design documents, M&E specifications, and shop drawings of metering system to ensure all M&V requirements are met
Responsible for validating the energy/water performance/water savings from energy conservation measures for new and existing facilities
Utilize regression analysis and other appropriate methods to develop energy consumption baselines and adjustments
Manage energy performance analysis, including data collection from various software tools; sub-metering data analysis for end-use accounting, energy, and water cost analysis, and utility bill accounting
Perform energy benchmarking for a portfolio of buildings
Support energy sales efforts with a focus on commercial and industrial energy consumers
Generate insights on matters relating to energy markets
Deliver broad and customer specific insights through written reports, presentations, and customer visits
Carry out wholesale market analysis and reports concerning energy markets (basis, DA/RT, forwards, historic liquidations, futures, natural gas, and correlations)
Translate wholesale market changes into strategic opportunities
Generate reports and market insight for the organization or its clients
Responsible for evaluating the value and impact of various on-site energy assets such as storage, distributed generation, and efficiency
Collaborate with the sales unit to develop and maintain sales tools and aids to model customer costs
Provide news and content on energy market developments, with technical analysis of market trends to assist the sales team and customers
Develop prescriptive solutions for customers and customer prospects to support sales representatives.

Energy Analyst Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, and Responsibilities for Career Success
When hiring for the position of energy analyst, recruiters would typically state a list of requirements, including skills, abilities, knowledge that interested persons for the job must fulfill to show that they will be successful in performing the objectives, obligations, and purpose of the role.
Shown below are major energy analyst requirements you may be asked to meet if you are seeking the position:
Education: To work as an energy analyst, applicants need at least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Petroleum Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business, or in a related field of study
Knowledge: They must have an understanding of the mechanics of the energy market (wholesale energy markets), be able to quantify the trends impacting the industry, and provide information that can aid commercial decisions. It is also vital that they have financial or economic knowledge/experience
If they are desirous of working in energy production, it is vital that applicants have a basic understanding of IPMVP framework and M&V Guidelines, and familiarity with building science concepts such as thermal enclosure and building envelope. Also, familiarity with various types of meters, metering system software, building management system software, or energy dashboards is also to the advantage of the applicant
Computer skills: Applicants must possess advanced computer skills, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, SQL experience, Modeling and Coding experience. It is also vital that they have a working knowledge of energy modeling software such as Ekotrope, REMrate, and Google Sketchup
Attention to detail: It is essential that they can work with large data and numbers and also review materials for accuracy
Problem-solving: Employers look out for intellectually curious individuals with the ability to identify problems and coming up with various ways to solving them; and also the ability to apply logical/objective reasoning to analyze options and proffer solutions

Organizational skills: The energy analyst handles multiple tasks and works with various stakeholders, including sales teams, engineers, contractors, etc. so it is important that applicants for the job have the ability to handle multiple and competing demands, plan dynamics of the energy market and provide market insights. Therefore, it is important that applicants have skills necessary to pull data from multiple sources, as well as perform analysis to reach useful conclusions and deliver insightful recommendations to sales executives and clients
Superior interpersonal skills: The job of the energy analyst also requires that they interact frequently with clients, utility representatives, contractors, and others to perform their duties successfully. Hence, it is important that applicants have solid interpersonal skills with diplomacy, a win-win mindset, and the ability to build and sustain relationships
Communication: Applicants must also have great oral and written communication skills to manage various stakeholders and generate reports on the energy market as needed.
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