Utility Data Coordinator

HDR•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR’s Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices. The Utility Data Coordinator provides administrative support in the organization and operation in the Environmental and Energy Department of the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) In the role of Utility Data Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 1 years related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in person at MARFORRES a minimum of 3 days a week
Minimum 3+ years of related experience in utility or logistical coordination
Knowledge of commercial utility provider billing structures, rebate programs, and general grid operations
Experience in utility data-entry, database management, data analysis
High proficiency with MS Office including Excel/Access for data management; PowerPoint for formal presentations; SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams for collaborative teamwork, and Word and Outlook for routine communication
Detail-oriented, well-organized, self-motivated with good time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
Ability to interpret technical utility information and explain to non-subject matter experts
Experience with renewable energy alternatives, on-site generation, and utility-grid connections
Previous federal experience operating DUERS
Experience with MARFORRES utility billing processes
Familiar with DoD contracting protocols and procedures
Currently possess a US security clearance
Experience interacting with clients and stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in business management or closely related field
Familiarity with important energy-focused legislation (e.g., EPAct 2005, EISA 2007, EA 2020, etc.
Familiarity with the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and its associated tools and initiatives (e.g., ENERGY STAR)

Responsibilities

Consolidate, track, and input all utility bills for Marine Forces Reserve owned facilities to include natural gas, electricity, and water utilizing the Navy and Marine Corps Defense Utility Energy Reporting System (DUERS) reporting tool
Provide various DUERS reports, energy use intensity (EUI) and water use intensity (WUI) reports as requested
Evaluate billing for accuracy, track fees and year-over-year usage for each bill, maintain data for historical trends analysis, identify trends and patterns for utility usage, and monitor high utility-use locations
Manage and track facility meters and associated accounts documenting energy, natural gas, refuse and water for MARFORRES owned and tenant locations
Consolidate and track pest management utility billing and to submit reports to the Pesticide Reporting System
Develop and maintain the utility vendor communication about ongoing utility demand needs, as well as on-site renewable generation interconnection, consult personnel that establish new utility agreements, and participate in utility contract negotiations
Collaborate across departments to identify projects to reduce utility fees and execute special projects, such as renewables, conduit installation, rate schedule analyses, etc.
Work in an interactive environment with the client, support staff, utility personnel, and third-party service providers to ensure a high degree of collaboration in support of a successful overall solution
Manage quality, time and effort measures both in-office and during any potential remote work scenarios
Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of the MARFORRES Energy and Sustainability programs
Support members of the project management office and perform additional duties as required, such as clear and concise briefings/debriefings, project status presentations, routine update meetings, and others
Prioritize to handle multiple tasks, work with various managers, and meet routine and immediate deadlines
Attend training to improve specific skills or to increase understanding of specialized subject matters
Properly handle confidential information
Perform other duties as needed