Sustainability Data Analyst - Reston, VA

Msccn; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A large engineering firm in Reston is seeking a part-time sustainability coordinator to assist in collecting and analyzing data related to sustainability metrics. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in data management tools like Excel and Power BI. This role combines in-person attendance and telework, offering an opportunity to impact sustainability practices across various projects.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Good advanced analytical and data management skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable development concepts and climate resilience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates sustainability metrics collection and supports continuous improvement.
• Analyzes greenhouse emissions and prepares reports.
• Identifies tools to support projects and trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of climate change

Python proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science or related field

Tools

Power BI

R

SQL

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please note the application process.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

Sustainability as applied to the engineering and construction industry encompasses eco-design, environmentally friendly construction, energy and water efficiency, low impact materials, decarbonization as well as stakeholder and community engagement, and creation of local economic opportunities and social value. This position will support Bechtel sustainability managers and project teams in collecting data, communicating, driving best practices and innovation, and focusing on how to better quantify and communicate the benefits of sustainability and decarbonization efforts.

Reports to: GBU Sustainability Manager

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates the GBU sustainability core metrics collection, data quality and presentation across projects and by Business Line, and supports their continuous improvement.
• Supports reporting and analysis of greenhouse emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3) measurement and reporting, including data compilation, verification and assurance – of projects for internal performance monitoring, and required disclosures.
• Performs data management and analysis and prepares reports, presentations, and trend analysis, including monitoring and evaluation of low carbon initiatives
• Capture past and present sustainability project experience and accomplishments for internal communications as well as for use in tenders, external communications and qualifications, working closely with the external communications group and project teams.
• Supports proposals and project workshops in carbon opportunities analysis and emissions estimates
• Identifies and proposes tools and databases to support prospects with area, project or theme and trend
• Supports the GBU and Regional Sustainability Managers to define analytic needs to support proposal and stakeholder interest including use of new digital tools
• Supports the relationship between the Infra Innovation team and Sustainability team, and implementation of pilots as requested.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills: Degree in data science, mathematics, policy, social science or other relevant field with 5 years of relevant work experience, Good advanced analytical and data management skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, R, Stata, and/or SPSS, Solid statistical methods background, Knowledge of climate change, carbon management and climate resilience, Knowledge of sustainable development concept and frameworks, Good written and oral communications skills, Proficient in presentation of data analysis and visualization, Able to work independently and as part of a team, Competency using large databases and datasets (SQL, Oracle Database, SAP HANA) preferred, Experience with AI tools for data analysis (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake) a plus.