Energy Advisory Associate

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay - early access to earned W

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an Energy Advisory Associate in Chicago or other major US cities. You will support the full project lifecycle, focusing on clean energy and infrastructure solutions, and collaborate with senior project managers to deliver high-impact energy projects.

The role includes origination, pricing analyses, and client communications. Candidates should have 3–5 years in energy/infrastructure project finance, with degrees in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Environmental Studies, Business, or related technical field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in energy or infrastructure project finance and development, with exposure to both project execution and business development.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CEM, LEED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Execution: support project delivery activities with timelines and stakeholder coordination with senior project managers.
• Origination & Business Development: conduct energy market and real estate industry analysis to identify opportunities and support proposals.
• Cross-Functional: ensure smooth transition from origination to execution and mentor junior team members.
• Produce pricing tools and pro-forma models to evaluate asset valuations and inform contracting decisions.

Skills

Project finance

Client-facing communication

Market analysis

Financial feasibility analyses

PMP

CEM

LEED

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Environmental Studies, Business, or related technical field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Energy Advisory Associate – JLL

JLL's Energy Advisory team is seeking an Energy Advisory Associate to serve in a dynamic and multi-faceted role supporting Project Delivery team activities while playing a key role in project origination and proposal development. This position offers a unique opportunity to support the full project lifecycle with a focus on delivery of clean energy and infrastructure solutions. You will work in close coordination with senior project managers, providing technical and analytical support that directly contributes to JLL's mission of delivering transformative real estate and energy solutions for our clients.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Project Delivery & Execution Support project delivery activities including internal execution, timeline adherence, and stakeholder coordination in close partnership with senior project managers
• Develop pricing tools and pro-forma financial and project-level models to evaluate asset valuations, support feasibility assessments, and inform commercial contracting decisions
• Produce planning and strategy documents, technical and financial feasibility analyses, PowerPoint presentations, and technical memoranda
• Serve as client point of contact, present initiatives, and maintain ongoing communication throughout the project lifecycle

Origination & Business Development

• Conduct energy market and real estate industry analysis in collaboration with JLL research and origination teams to identify opportunities and support business development
• Support project pricing analysis and commercial/risk reviews as needed for proposals and sales enablement
• Carry out research tasks supporting client deliverables, including market and industry assessments

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless transition from origination to execution phase
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive problem-solving across both origination and delivery functions
• Contribute thought leadership and bring new ideas and solutions to clients

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Environmental Studies, Business, or related technical field
• 3-5 years of professional experience in energy or infrastructure project finance and development, with exposure to both project execution and business development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in consulting or client-facing roles within the energy sector
• Understanding of clean energy technologies including renewable energy, distributed energy resources, EV charging infrastructure, and/or microgrids
• Familiarity with commercial real estate energy solutions
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CEM, LEED)
• Track record of contributing to successful project deliverables and execution
• Proven ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously, on time and within budget
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience developing client-facing materials and presenting to stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills with capability to conduct market analysis and financial feasibility assessments

Location:

Chicago, NYC, or Washington DC (Hybrid, M-F 8-5) On-site – Chicago, IL, Washington, DC

Salary/Compensation:

Estimated salary: $90,000 - $125,000

Estimated compensation for this position: 90,000.00 – 125,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Company Culture & Values:

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams. JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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