Energy Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield•Chatham, NJ

2d•$63,709 - $74,952•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide key support to the client’s Environmental Sustainability team to track water usage, waste diversion and assist with sustainability initiatives throughout the client’s real estate portfolio. The position will require a demonstrated passion for environmental sustainability and a keen eye for detail.

Requirements

BS in engineering or related field
2 to 3 years of experience performing business analytics on energy and CO2 consumption
Industry specific certification in one or more of the following areas: USGBC (LEED), IFMA (SFP), AEE (CEM)
Familiarity with the following associations and programs such as but not limited to: Association of Energy Engineers, Demand response/curtailment, EPA Energy Star for buildings, LEED Green Building Certification programs, Global Exchange, Natural Resources Canada
Experience with alternative power sources, energy conservation retrofits, and carbon offsets
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with senior managerial and executive level personnel

Responsibilities

Regularly review utility consumption database by conducting data audits and verification checks
Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for water and waste data
Track facility-level waste data on monthly basis and identify areas of opportunity for reduction, recycling, composting, diversions, and exemptions
Monitor construction and demolition waste program across C&W facility portfolio, including conducting quarterly and semi-annual audits
Analyze water consumption and irrigation consumption data to determine and report anomalies
Assist with baseline creation for future water targets
Model historical utility consumption data into projections to assess goal progress
Conduct benchmarking and research on sustainability trends
Research new and innovative technologies to assist in achieving GHG emission, waste, and water reduction goals
Create internal and client presentations
Understand third-party irrigation vendor software to assess potential improvements or additions
Work cross functionally with other teams to incorporate sustainability principles and goal alignment
Develop an understanding of client’s supply and value chain
Contribute toward internal and external sustainability goal setting
Lead internal client update meetings and requisite reporting
Participate in client meetings and workshops and maintain required documentation
Additional QA/QC responsibilities for real estate data reporting
Represent C&W with professionalism and cooperate with other C&W personnel to achieve goals and objectives
Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance
Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization
Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
Manage internal environmental sustainability reporting for client including success stories, sustainability goals, RFPs and other ad hoc responsibilities such as heavy reporting responsibilities