Energy Data Analyst: Utilities & Campus Sustainability

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Building Energy Management Department is seeking a Data Analyst in Energy Management to transform utility and energy data into actionable insights for Duke University and Duke Health.

The role focuses on data accuracy, reporting, forecasting, and sustainability initiatives, supporting campus operations and financial planning. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• 2 years of progressive programming or database administration experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Three or more years of experience supporting a data-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• As a Data Analyst, you’ll leverage data to support utility operations, budget planning, sustainability efforts, and customer billing across Duke’s campuses.
• Analyze & Manage Critical Utility Data
• Collect, manage, validate, and analyze utility consumption and financial data to support accurate utility accounting and billing.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through ongoing monitoring, validation, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Identify data discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve processes and reporting accuracy.
• Support Utility Billing & Financial Operations
• Utilize the EnergyCAP platform to process utility usage data and generate monthly utility bills.
• Manage billing activities for electricity, emergency power, steam, chilled water, hot water, domestic water, and storm water services.
• Review and record utility invoices from external providers to ensure accurate consumption, demand, and financial reporting.
• Create routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical measures for Facilities Management and campus stakeholders.
• Analyze historical energy consumption trends, weather data, building occupancy, and construction activities to support forecasting and operational planning.
• Develop greenhouse gas emissions reports in partnership with Sustainable Duke.
• Enhance Data Quality & Operational Efficiency
• Monitor utility meters and investigate inaccurate or anomalous data.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management teams to resolve meter and data collection issues.
• Support utility meter modernization and migration initiatives across campus.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data processing

Discrepancy investigation

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, or related field

Tools

EnergyCAP

Job description

Duke University’s Building Energy Management Department is seeking a Data Analyst in Energy Management to transform utility and energy data into actionable insights for Duke University and Duke Health.

The role focuses on data accuracy, reporting, forecasting, and sustainability initiatives, supporting campus operations and financial planning. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with stakeholders.