Energy Analyst

PEG, LLC; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

Company events

Job summary

PEG, LLC, based in Fairfax, VA, is seeking an Energy Analyst to join its Building Energy Modeling team. The role focuses on modeling energy usage, interpreting building documents, and creating 3D energy models to summarize home efficiency.

The position emphasizes accuracy and collaboration with management to resolve project challenges, with a hybrid work option after a 90-day review and strong emphasis on data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Energy/Sustainability or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in data entry or data analysis in school or professional settings.
• Experience with energy efficiency programs (Energy Star, LEED, Green Building) is a plus.
• Experience with energy modeling software (Ekotrope, REMrate, Google SketchUp) is a plus.
• On the job training will be provided and required.

Responsibilities

• Generate energy efficiency summaries using energy modeling software.
• Analyze construction components affecting energy efficiency and compliance with HERS, ENERGY STAR, LEED, and related programs.
• Develop and deliver pre- and post-construction compliance reports.
• Maintain project data using Excel, SharePoint, and PEG portals for accuracy and accessibility.
• Identify auditing discrepancies and propose corrective solutions.

Skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Energy/Sustainability or related field

Tools

Ekotrope

REMrate

Google SketchUp

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

PEG, LLC is in its twenty-eighth year being a diverse energy efficiency, engineering, environmental and management consulting firm operating principally in the Eastern and Central United States.

PEG, LLC is proud to partner with many of the nation’s leading homebuilders in delivering construction compliance services. 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 300,000 homes. Our mission is to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that support high-performance buildings, sustainable development, and client success across residential and commercial sectors. 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 analyst in PEG’s BEM (Building Energy Modeling) 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

• Utilize energy modeling software to generate comprehensive energy efficiency summaries for homes across multiple states.
• Analyze and interpret residential construction components that impact energy efficiency and sustainability, ensuring compliance with Building Energy Performance Programs such as HERS, ENERGY STAR, LEED, Green Building, and Building Code Compliance Programs.
• Develop and deliver projected and confirmed compliance reports for homes at both pre- and post-construction phases.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when analyzing inspection reports, blueprints, and energy audit data collected by the Field Operations Department.
• Identify and communicate auditing discrepancies to management and propose solutions for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with management to develop workarounds and strategies for overcoming project challenges.
• Establish, review, and validate key relationships with all primary parties to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Interpret and integrate client constraints into project workflows to meet performance expectations.
• Manage and maintain all project data and documentation using Excel, SharePoint, and PEG internal portals (Live Feed & Permit Feed) to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Energy/Sustainability or related field is preferred
• 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 complete the RESNET HERS Modeler Certification within 90 days of employment
• 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.

PEG, LLC uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.