Renewable Energy Analyst (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship program

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited, based in Naperville, IL, is seeking an entry-level analyst to support development, finance and operations for renewable projects across the Midwest. The role offers a base salary of $80,000–$100,000 with hybrid work from our Naperville office and a defined development path with mentorship from experienced analysts and managers.

You’ll build models, analyze markets and data, support due diligence, and prepare dashboards and reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with Excel; Python/SQL or data visualization is a plus.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining models for project economics, energy production and market analysis.
• Conducting research on markets, policies, technologies and competitors to support strategic decisions.
• Supporting due diligence on new projects and acquisitions with data from across the business.
• Analyzing performance data from our operating fleet and reporting on trends and improvements.
• Preparing clear reports, dashboards and presentations for project teams and senior leadership.
• Supporting development with data for interconnection applications, permitting and site selection.
• Improving spreadsheets, tools and datasets used across the company.

Skills

Excel

Python

SQL

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience

Type: Full-time

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across the United States, with a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS). From our Naperville office in the Chicago metro, our team supports projects across Illinois and the wider Midwest, one of the country's most active regions for new wind and solar. We are looking for an entry-level analyst to help power that growth.

What you will do

You will work at the analytical heart of the business, supporting decisions across development, finance and operations. Expect variety, real responsibility and plenty of learning. Your work will include:

• Building and maintaining models for project economics, energy production and market analysis
• Conducting research on markets, policies, technologies and competitors to support strategic decisions
• Supporting due diligence on new projects and acquisitions, working with data from every corner of the business
• Analyzing performance data from our operating fleet and reporting on trends and improvements
• Preparing clear reports, dashboards and presentations for project teams and senior leadership
• Supporting the development team with data for interconnection applications, permitting and site selection
• Improving the spreadsheets, tools and datasets the whole company relies on

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
• Strong analytical skills and real comfort in Excel; experience with Python, SQL or data visualization tools is a plus
• Attention to detail and the discipline to get the numbers right
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn analysis into insight
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Internship or project experience in energy, finance or data analysis is a plus but not required. We hire
• for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our people.

What we offer

• $80,000 - $100,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Naperville office
• A structured development path with mentorship from experienced analysts and managers
• Exposure to development, finance and operations across three technologies
• Health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO
• Support for professional development and further study
• The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.