Energy Analyst Intern

University of Texas at Austin

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Analyst Intern supports the Utilities & Energy Management (UEM) team by assisting with day-to-day utility data monitoring and energy analysis. Working under the supervision of the Energy Analytics manager and other team members, the intern helps ensure utility data is accurate and reliable and contributes to routine analysis that informs energy and water efficiency decisions. This is a learning-focused role designed for a current undergraduate or graduate student. The intern will gain hands-on experience with real-world energy data, analytical tools, and the workflows of a professional energy management team. No prior professional experience is expected.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin in engineering, computer science, statistics, data science or a related field, and currently classified as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student.
Comfortable working with data in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, basic charts).
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must remain enrolled for the duration.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Interest in energy, sustainability, or utility operations.
Familiarity with basic programming or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus but not required.
Equivalent combination of relevant education & experience allowed.

Responsibilities

Review meter data trends to help identify usage patterns and irregularities.
Assist in verifying and cleaning energy and water meter data, flagging anomalies for review by senior staff.
Help maintain organized, accurate datasets.
Assist the team with routine energy and water analysis, basic forecasting, and ad-hoc reporting requests.
Compile and summarize data to support the Energy Analyst’s work.
Help prepare charts and summaries that make findings easy to understand.
Contribute to optimizing operations, enhancing energy and water savings.
Work alongside the UEM team to learn energy management concepts, tools, and workflows.
Participate in team meetings and ask questions to build understanding of the department’s mission and practices.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents to appropriate personnel.