Energy Benchmarking Specialist — Climate Action & Data

City of Evanston; United States; On-site; USD 54,374,000 - 76,126,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Evanston is seeking an Energy Benchmarking Specialist in the City Manager's Office to support application of the 2016 Energy & Water Benchmarking Ordinance and 2025 Healthy Buildings Ordinance. The role involves data management for 550+ buildings, stakeholder engagement, and public reporting.

Ideal candidates have degrees in energy/climate policy or related fields, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and GIS experience.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of data management experience with 500+ records.
• Experience with energy benchmarking programs preferred.
• Understanding of climate policy and urban planning concepts.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage benchmarking data for 550+ buildings.
• Prepare and present benchmarking reports to City bodies.
• Conduct outreach to increase program awareness and compliance.
• Staff benchmarking helpdesk and support inquiries.

Skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Policy implementation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Energy/Climate Policy or related field

Associate's degree or higher in construction or related field

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

GIS/ArcGIS

Job description

The City of Evanston is seeking an Energy Benchmarking Specialist in the City Manager's Office to support application of the 2016 Energy & Water Benchmarking Ordinance and 2025 Healthy Buildings Ordinance. The role involves data management for 550+ buildings, stakeholder engagement, and public reporting.

Ideal candidates have degrees in energy/climate policy or related fields, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and GIS experience.