Energy Analyst

Tetra Tech•San Francisco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is hiring an Energy Analyst for its High-Performance Buildings Services Group in San Francisco, California. The position provides technical analysis and consulting services to advance building energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization. The analyst develops and analyzes energy models for new construction, existing buildings, and renovation projects; evaluates energy and building performance data; and supports recommendations for sustainable design and operational strategies. The role involves working with engineers, consultants, architects, building owners, and other project stakeholders to identify ways to improve building performance and reduce energy use and carbon emissions. The Energy Analyst also supports energy audits, retro-commissioning, building optimization, and strategic planning for net-zero energy and carbon neutrality. The position is hybrid, with two in-office days per week at the San Francisco office. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship. The salary range is $68,000–$82,000, depending on experience. Glumac describes its culture as encouraging ownership, thoughtful risk-taking, creativity, and innovation, and offers professional development opportunities and additional incentives as part of its total compensation package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or another related technical field.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, sustainable building design, and decarbonized energy systems.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, quantitative, and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position does not offer current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional experience in sustainable building design, building performance, energy consulting, or the energy sector.
Experience with building energy modeling software such as IES-VE, EnergyPlus, eQuest, CBECC-Com, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of applicable energy codes and standards, including ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and California Title 24.
Experience with programming, data analysis, or automation tools such as Python, R, SQL, VBA, or similar technologies.
Experience with business intelligence, analytics, or dashboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Professional certification or licensure, or progress toward certification or licensure, such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP).
Familiarity with energy auditing, commissioning, retro-commissioning, electrification, net-zero energy, or carbon-neutrality strategies.

Responsibilities

Develop and analyze building energy models for new construction, existing buildings, and renovation projects to evaluate energy performance and identify efficiency opportunities.
Analyze utility consumption, building trend data, energy systems, and operational information to identify energy-saving and building-performance improvement opportunities.
Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and sustainable building design strategies to support energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization goals.
Support energy audits, retro-commissioning, commissioning, and other building optimization services, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
Perform technical analyses supporting net-zero energy, carbon neutrality, and building decarbonization planning.
Support energy code and standards analyses, including applicable requirements under ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, California Title 24, and other relevant codes and standards.
Prepare calculations, technical reports, presentations, and other project deliverables that communicate findings and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, building owners, consultants, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to complete technical assignments in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.