Energy Analyst

Job Summary

A growing energy management firm is seeking an Energy Analyst for a direct hire opportunity in Oakland, CA . This role is ideal for an analytical professional who enjoys working with data, utility rates, energy usage, and cost-saving strategies that create measurable value for business clients.

The Energy Analyst will help evaluate customer utility rates, identify savings opportunities, support audit activity, and contribute to rate optimization initiatives. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, profitable organization in the energy and utilities industry with a collaborative culture, supportive leadership, advancement potential, and a strong focus on client service.

The work environment is positive, high-energy, and team-oriented, with a hybrid schedule, strong benefits, generous paid time off, and long-term growth opportunities. Employees are supported with modern technology, a full remote setup, and a culture that values both hard work and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities
- Analyze customer utility rates and determine whether more advantageous rate options are available.
- Calculate potential energy savings using Excel-based models and utility data.
- Provide recommendations and interpretive guidance related to rate optimization and energy cost reduction.
- Generate true-up reports for existing audits and support utility audit processes.
- Benchmark similar clients to identify abnormalities, trends, or irregularities in usage data.
- Assist with third-party rate optimization, bill audit calculations, Utility User Tax opportunities, tariff review, and audit model development.

Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $85,000 to $91,000 per year.
- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office.
- Full remote technology setup provided.
- Competitive pay structure and bonus plan.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 100% company funded.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition assistance.
- Generous PTO policy, 4 weeks to start, plus holidays.
- Company events, parties, and social activities.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Analyze utility rates, energy usage data, tariffs, and customer billing information to identify savings opportunities.
- Build and use Excel models to calculate potential savings, rate comparisons, and audit findings.
- Support utility audit activity, true-up reporting, rate optimization, and bill audit calculations.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and follow-up items clearly with internal teams and utility contacts.

- Four-year degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of practical, hands-on experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Ability to research, interpret, and analyze complex utility, rate, billing, and usage information.
- Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to process information logically and accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a habit of reviewing and validating work.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with SQL, Salesforce, and Microsoft Access.
- Experience with utility tariffs, Community Choice Aggregation rates, utility audits, bill audits, or energy rate optimization.
- Experience identifying overpayment, exemption, or Utility User Tax opportunities.
- Exposure to energy management, utilities, sustainability, or commercial energy cost reduction programs.