Energy Analyst

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ABOUT CES

Founded in 2000 by career energy professionals, Competitive Energy Services, LLC (CES) is committed to helping commercial and institutional energy consumers meet their long-term energy and sustainability goals. CES offers a broad variety of strategic energy procurement and management services that are unparalleled in the marketplace, including solar PV, net metering, cogeneration, demand response, sustainability planning, multi-fuel strategies, and demand management. Serving a diverse portfolio of clients from Atlantic Canada to California with energy expenditures in excess of \$2.0 billion, CES advises clients from every sector on the full range of energy market issues. Each of our clients has different needs, goals, and logistical challenges, and understanding these unique factors is at the foundation of our approach to energy management. As a privately held firm with no affiliate relationships, we are always 100% commodity, supplier, and technology neutral, and put the interest of our clients first and foremost in the process, providing transparent, honest information to help our clients make the best decisions for their needs. We are essential to the success of our clients, and have built our reputation on our unmatched experience, communication, and innovative thinking.

POSITION

CES is seeking applications for the role of Energy Analyst. The Energy Analyst role is part of the Analytics Team at CES, a supportive yet rigorous team that values collaboration and intellectual curiosity. We are a team that prioritizes culture and work-life balance and meet in-person on a weekly basis in addition to other team gatherings. After an initial training period spent assisting other members of the Analytics Team on projects and developing a foundational knowledge of energy market concepts, you will work as part of a cross-department team, collaborating closely with other Analysts and with members of the CES Energy Services, Pricing, and Data Services teams, serving specific clients and projects, working directly to solve our clients energy needs, while deepening your content and technical expertise and taking advantage of opportunities to pursue specific areas of interest. As an Analyst you are responsible for work product arising from your assigned

clients and projects, which may include:

• Modeling energy consumption and utility rate tariffs on behalf of clients.
• Forecasting energy budgets and preparing various use projections.
• Preparing materials for and presenting in client meetings and internal meetings.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, energy suppliers, and project developers.
• Monitoring energy markets and preparing periodic reports.
• Energy policy and regulatory research, and impact analysis.
• Performing project impact analysis including fuel switching or renewable energy systems.
• Greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability planning.

A successful candidate will be a creative and analytical thinker with attention to detail and a desire for continuous learning.\ \

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE

• Bachelors degree, preferably in engineering, math, computer science, economics, environmental studies, or other related undergraduate programs.
• Excellent spreadsheet, data analysis, and graphical presentation skills.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload of concurrent projects with flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate with others both within your department and across the company.
• Programming, database management skills, and/or experience with data visualization software such as Power BI or Tabl au is a plus.
• 1-2 years of energy or related industry experience is a plus but not required.

\ Research shows women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box for job qualifications. If you are reading this and hesitate to apply for that reason, we encourage you to apply.

This is a hybrid position based out of CESs office in downtown Portland, ME. Especially during the first six months of employment, Energy Analysts are expected to be able to commute to the office on a near-daily basis to attend scheduled in-person training sessions and meetings with other team members.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Nina Callanan at <hr@competitive-energy.com>.

CES is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.