Energy Analyst, Data Center Portfolio

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Seattle seeks an experienced Energy Analyst to join the Infrastructure Data Center Energy team. You will analyze tariffs, forecast energy use, support site expansion and energy procurement decisions across Meta's global data center portfolio.

The role emphasizes building analytical tools, influencing governance, and collaborating with Finance and Infrastructure to manage energy costs and risk.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in the energy industry with focus on wholesale or retail rate analysis, load forecasting, or energy market analytics.
• Experience analyzing electric utility tariffs, wholesale energy market data, and renewable energy structures.
• Experience applying quantitative and financial modeling methodologies to evaluate energy market risks and opportunities.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, or Infrastructure teams to support data-driven decisions.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple analytical workstreams to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electric tariffs and wholesale market prices to evaluate energy cost implications for data center sites.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast energy consumption, demand charges, and rate impacts.
• Conduct load and cost analytics to support regional expansion and energy procurement strategies.
• Build scalable analytical tools and dashboards to streamline portfolio analysis and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders to incorporate data center design trends into load forecasting.
• Monitor wholesale energy market developments and regulatory changes affecting costs.
• Synthesize energy data and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the risk program to identify portfolio-wide market exposure.
• Create AI-native analytical tooling to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Energy market knowledge

Communication

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Summary:

Meta designs, builds, and operates some of the most innovative and energy-efficient data centers in the world. As global demand for compute infrastructure grows, so does the complexity of securing reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy supplies. Meta is seeking an experienced Energy Analyst to join the Infrastructure Data Center (IDC) Energy team, which is responsible for energy strategy, commercial and clean energy procurement, and energy portfolio management across Meta's rapidly expanding global data center portfolio. In this role, you will provide analytical expertise that directly informs site selection, energy procurement decisions, long-term capacity planning, and financial governance.

Required Skills:

Energy Analyst, Data Center Portfolio Responsibilities:

1. Analyze electric tariffs and wholesale market prices to evaluate energy cost implications for new and existing data center sites

2. Develop and maintain financial models to forecast energy consumption, demand charges, and rate impacts across Meta's global data center portfolio

3. Conduct comprehensive load and cost analytics to support regional expansion and inform energy procurement strategies

4. Build scalable analytical tools and dashboards to streamline portfolio analysis and improve reporting efficiency

5. Engage with Infrastructure and Capacity Engineering stakeholders to incorporate data center design trends into load forecasting methodologies

6. Monitor wholesale energy market developments, regulatory changes, and utility rate proceedings that may affect Meta's data center operating costs

7. Synthesize complex energy data and present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization

8. Support the risk program to identify and quantify portfolio-wide wholesale market exposure

9. Create scalable AI-native analytical tool to improve efficiency and accuracy

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 6+ years of experience in the energy industry with a focus on wholesale or retail rate analysis, load forecasting, or energy market analytics

2. Experience analyzing electric utility tariffs, wholesale energy market data, and renewable energy structures

3. Experience applying quantitative and financial modeling methodologies to evaluate energy market risks and opportunities

4. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, or Infrastructure teams to support data-driven business decisions

5. Experience prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent analytical workstreams to meet project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with large energy consumers, electric utilities, energy service providers, or energy consultancies in a data center or industrial context

2. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

3. Experience coding in Python, SQL, or similar languages to automate data processing and build analytical pipelines

4. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

5. Familiarity with renewable energy procurement structures, including power purchase agreements and renewable energy certificates

6. Experience creating AI-native tooling and dashboards

7. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$132,000/year to $188,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidic Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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