Sustainability Sr. Analyst

DHL Germany; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Sustainability Senior Analyst to spearhead energy efficiency initiatives within its Corporate Real Estate function. The role encompasses leading sustainability projects, optimizing asset performance, and engaging stakeholders to promote efficient real estate practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sustainability, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Benefits

Great opportunity for career advancement

International and virtual work environment

Flexibility

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in sustainability, facilities, or energy management.
• Experience implementing sustainability programs in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of building systems and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy efficiency and sustainability projects across CRE in the Americas.
• Provide technical support on mechanical and electrical systems to improve performance.
• Guide asset management decisions based on lifecycle costing and environmental performance.

Skills

Energy management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

About DHL and CRE:

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. This portfolio covers an area of more than 30 million m2 and is managed by around 1700 dedicated real estate experts worldwide.

Corporate Real Estate - that's us! Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way. We ensure that DHL develops and grows in the future.

Job Purpose:

As a Sustainability Senior Analyst, you will lead sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the Americas region within DHL’s Corporate Real Estate (CRE) function. This role is at the heart of our environmental strategy—driving the implementation of sustainability programs, optimizing asset performance, and embedding energy conservation into real estate operations.

You'll play a key role in supporting our global sustainability objectives through data-driven decision-making, strategic project leadership, and stakeholder engagement—all while promoting responsible and efficient real estate practices that minimize our environmental impact.

Your tasks:

• Lead and implement energy efficiency and sustainability projects across the CRE portfolio in the Americas.
• Provide technical support to CRE staff on mechanical and electrical systems to improve performance and energy efficiency.
• Drive energy monitoring, reporting, auditing, and verification processes; ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Guide asset management decisions based on lifecycle costing, environmental performance, and operational reliability.
• Lead sustainable building assessments, including certification of carbon neutral buildings and on-site verifications.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through sustainable technologies and capital improvements in energy and water usage.
• Partner with project managers, facility teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment with best practices in environmental design and real estate sustainability.
• Track and report performance metrics related to energy consumption, carbon reduction, and asset optimization.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions on sustainability and energy management for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze environmental performance data to identify opportunities and present findings and recommendations in formal reports.
• Provide strategic input into CRE planning, including energy procurement, maintenance strategies, and vendor performance.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field. PMP certification a plus.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in sustainability, facilities or energy management, preferably in a corporate real estate or logistics environment.
  Experience implementing asset and sustainability programs within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of building systems, energy management, and real estate operations
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of building codes, environmental standards, and carbon offset strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to lead change, work independently, and manage multiple priorities
• Customer-focused, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Demonstrated leadership in driving sustainability programs and engaging diverse stakeholders

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.