Senior Sustainability & Energy Analytics Lead

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Durham is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Energy Analyst to collect, clean, and analyze datasets on energy, emissions, and climate resilience. You will translate findings into concise data stories, reports, and online visualizations for non-technical audiences, supporting SRD priorities and funding decisions.

The role covers project development, governance, benchmarking, and interdepartmental collaboration to advance the city’s carbon neutrality and renewable energy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, engineering, or directly related field is required.
• Three years of full-time professional/analytical experience is required.
• Master’s degree and credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data & Analytics: Collect, clean, validate, and analyze datasets relevant to energy, greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and climate resilience.
• Project Development & Management: Design, budget, and implement sustainability and energy projects aligned with City plans.
• Process Improvement & Governance: Strengthen data systems and workflows across SRD to support continuous improvement; ensure data accuracy.
• Research & Reporting: Conduct benchmarking and policy research; prepare operational, financial, grant, procurement, and compliance reports.
• Community & Interdepartmental Coordination: Support interdepartmental and City-County coordination and stakeholder engagement; staff liaison to the City-County Environmental Affairs Board.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong writing

Data storytelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, engineering, or directly related field

Master’s degree in sustainability, engineering, information systems, public administration, or related field

Tools

GIS

GHG accounting

EV charging infrastructure planning

Job description

The City of Durham is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Energy Analyst to collect, clean, and analyze datasets on energy, emissions, and climate resilience. You will translate findings into concise data stories, reports, and online visualizations for non-technical audiences, supporting SRD priorities and funding decisions.

The role covers project development, governance, benchmarking, and interdepartmental collaboration to advance the city’s carbon neutrality and renewable energy goals.