What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Analyst position at PEG, LLC?
WHO ARE WE?
PEG, LLC is in its twenty-sixth year being a diverse energy efficiency, engineering, environmental and management consulting firm operating principally in the Eastern and Central United States.
As a leader in Home Energy Ratings, a winner of multiple Energy Star Awards, and a standout in the construction industry, PEG has provided Home Energy Ratings for over 170,000 homes. We strive to continually improve building energy efficiency and therefore, the quality of homes and life in the communities that we service.
Please visit our website at www.pegenv.com to learn more about PEG!
WHO ARE YOU?
As the world develops and the green industry continues to grow, the demand for maximizing the benefits of energy usage in homes while minimizing cost and emissions also grows. As an Energy analyst in PEG’s Building Energy Performance Programs Team, you fill a critical position that serves as the middleman in the home modeling/rating timeline, simplifying the data collected during a home’s detailed inspection.
An Energy Analyst will work with various energy software to model energy usage of various building types, interpret various building energy documents, such as drawings and inspection reports, and create 3D models, to produce a comprehensive summary of the energy efficiency of a home.
THE ROLE
Job Location:
This position is based in our main office in Fairfax, VA with the option of a hybrid remote/office work schedule after the completion of the employee's 90 Day Performance Review.
Essential Functions:
- Provide a comprehensive summary of the energy efficiency of homes in multiple states by using energy modeling software
- Understand and interpret components of Residential Construction that directly affect energy efficiency and building sustainability to successfully meet the requirements of Building Energy Performance Programs such as Home Energy Ratings (HERS), Energy Star, LEED, Green Building, and other Building Code Compliance Programs
- Maintain a high attention to detail to ensure accurate data is being entered when analyzing data in inspection reports and/or blueprints collected through energy audits made by the Field Operations Department
- Communicate any auditing areas to Management and provide options for resolution
- Develop workarounds to overcome obstacles with the assistance of Management
- Integrate, review, and validate critical relationships with primary parties
- Receive and understand client constraints
- Manage and control all data through Excel and SharePoint
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Energy/Sustainability or related field is required
- Must have prior experience in data entry, data analysis, or similar projects in a school or professional setting
- Experience with energy efficiency programs such as Energy Star, LEED, and/or Green Building Programs is not required but is a PLUS
- Experience with energy modeling software (such as Ekotrope, REMrate, Google Sketchup) is not required but is a PLUS
- On the Job Training will be provided and is required for this position.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be competent in reviewing inspection reports, blueprints, and/or drawings
- Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
- Must have strong software skills with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word
- Excellent reporting skills, attention to detail, deadline-oriented, data entry management, and time management skills
Rewards and Benefits
PEG LLC offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include: • 20 Annual Paid Days Off (12 Days of PTO, Birthday PTO, & 7 Company Paid Holidays) • Company Sponsored Medical Insurance that includes a contribution of up to 50% off the monthly premium • Dental & Vision Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% company match vested immediately • Basic Life & Supplemental Life • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Accident & Pet Insurance • Corporate Sponsored Events • Paid Professional Development & Salary Incentives through Learning/Certification Opportunities •
PEG LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.