Energy & Sustainability Data Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Energy Analyst in the United States, focused on supporting the Environmental Sustainability team to track water usage, waste diversion, and drive sustainability initiatives across a real estate portfolio.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field and 2–3 years in energy/CO2 analytics, with certifications like LEED, IFMA, or AEE. The candidate will perform data audits, reporting, and benchmarking while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience performing business analytics on energy and CO2 consumption.
• Industry specific certification in one or more of the following areas: USGBC (LEED), IFMA (SFP), AEE (CEM).
• Familiarity with associations and programs such as Association of Energy Engineers, Demand response/curtailment, EPA Energy Star for buildings, LEED Green Building Certification programs, Global Exchange, Natural Resources Canada.
• Experience with alternative power sources, energy conservation retrofits, and carbon offsets.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with senior managerial and executive level personnel.

Responsibilities

• Regularly review utility consumption database by conducting data audits and verification checks.
• Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for water and waste data.
• Track facility-level waste data on monthly basis and identify areas of opportunity for reduction, recycling, composting, diversions, and exemptions.
• Monitor construction and demolition waste program across C&W facility portfolio, including conducting quarterly and semi-annual audits.
• Analyze water consumption and irrigation consumption data to determine and report anomalies.
• Assist with baseline creation for future water targets.
• Model historical utility consumption data into projections to assess goal progress.
• Conduct benchmarking and research on sustainability trends.
• Research new and innovative technologies to assist in achieving GHG emission, waste, and water reduction goals.
• Create internal and client presentations.
• Understand third-party irrigation vendor software to assess potential improvements or additions.
• Work cross functionally with other teams to incorporate sustainability principles and goal alignment.
• Develop an understanding of client’s supply and value chain.
• Contribute toward internal and external sustainability goal setting.
• Lead internal client update meetings and requisite reporting.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops and maintain required documentation.
• Additional QA/QC responsibilities for real estate data reporting.
• Represent C&W with professionalism and cooperate with other C&W personnel to achieve goals and objectives.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
• Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization.
• Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures.
• Manage internal environmental sustainability reporting for client including success stories, sustainability goals, RFPs and other ad hoc responsibilities

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Energy Analyst in the United States, focused on supporting the Environmental Sustainability team to track water usage, waste diversion, and drive sustainability initiatives across a real estate portfolio.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field and 2–3 years in energy/CO2 analytics, with certifications like LEED, IFMA, or AEE. The candidate will perform data audits, reporting, and benchmarking while collaborating with cross-functional teams.