Hybrid Senior Sustainability & Energy Analyst — Public

City of Durham; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Durham is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Energy Analyst to lead data-driven analysis of municipal energy use, emissions, and sustainability performance across city facilities and operations.

This full-time, hybrid role in Durham, NC involves developing strategies, preparing reports, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support climate and resilience goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data collection and validation.
• Experience with energy-use analysis and modeling.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and dashboards.
• Ability to interpret energy regulations and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating across departments in a public sector setting.
• Experience in local government, utilities, or consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven analysis of municipal energy use and GHG emissions.
• Develop and evaluate energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and committees.
• Collect and validate utility and operational data.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Support policy and program design and funding applications.
• Track regulatory and industry trends.
• Present findings to leadership and community stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Energy analytics

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Public sector experience

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree / certifications

Tools

Excel

Data viz tools

Energy benchmarking

Job description

The City of Durham is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Energy Analyst to lead data-driven analysis of municipal energy use, emissions, and sustainability performance across city facilities and operations.

This full-time, hybrid role in Durham, NC involves developing strategies, preparing reports, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support climate and resilience goals.