Remote ESG Data Engineer for Sustainability

Verdani Partners; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdani Partners is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineering Analyst to join our engineering team. The role requires self-motivation and strong skills in data analysis, communication, and project management to support ESG initiatives for global commercial real estate clients.

The successful candidate will work directly with corporate sustainability teams, coordinating with clients and internal teams to produce high-quality reports, graphs, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Passion for sustainability and green buildings.
• Experience using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
• A self-motivator with strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional – EBOM (preferred).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) (preferred).
• Certified Energy Manager or Certified Energy Auditor (preferred).
• Experience with sustainability reporting initiatives such as GRESB, CDP, UNPRI (preferred).
• Experience with net zero initiatives and different frameworks (preferred).
• Knowledge of green building certifications such as LEED, Fitwel, WELL, IREM (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for clients, providing direct support on environmental data management and sustainability strategy.
• Environmental performance data analysis (energy, water, GHG, waste).
• Provide strategic guidance on sustainability initiatives and reporting frameworks.
• Assist clients in meeting local, state, and national environmental regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Self-motivation

Fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Detail-oriented

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Environment

LEED Green Associate / EBOM (preferred)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or PE (preferred)

Certified Energy Manager or Auditor (preferred)

Tools

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Microsoft Office 365

Collaboration platforms (MS Teams, Slack)

PM tools (Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp)

Job description

Verdani Partners is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineering Analyst to join our engineering team. The role requires self-motivation and strong skills in data analysis, communication, and project management to support ESG initiatives for global commercial real estate clients.

The successful candidate will work directly with corporate sustainability teams, coordinating with clients and internal teams to produce high-quality reports, graphs, and presentations.