Energy Systems Analyst

Location: Durham

Energy Systems Analyst – University of New Hampshire

The Energy Systems Analyst manages and maintains UNH’s energy metering and management systems to ensure accurate and actionable energy data. The role transforms data into financial and operational insight, identifying inefficiencies, verifying savings, and pursuing economic opportunities through informed decisions and utility incentives. This position supports UNH’s energy efficiency, cost reduction, and carbon neutrality goals while contributing to the development of the Facilities Energy Department’s internship and applied learning programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

Energy and Economic Data Stewardship – 30%

• Maintain and oversee the university’s metering infrastructure—electric, thermal, gas, and water—ensuring accurate integration with central utilities and EMS platforms (currently Atrius).
• Validate and audit energy data, coordinating corrective actions with internal trades, contractors, and IT to maintain >95% system reliability.
• Manage and optimize dashboard platforms to visualize building and campus-level performance and costs.

Economic Savings and Optimization – 40%

• Analyze metering data to identify and quantify cost‑saving opportunities in building operations, demand management, and energy procurement.
• Identify cost savings by utilizing building energy data to assist in the sizing and design of capital equipment and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with the Energy Manager to identify and pursue rebates, incentives, and demand‑response opportunities through Eversource and other regional utility programs.
• Develop financial analyses for proposed energy projects, verifying ROI and tracking realized savings post‑implementation.
• Support M&V for completed efficiency projects to ensure sustained energy and cost performance.

Decision Support and Collaboration – 15%

• Serve as the primary source of verified energy data for Facilities, Finance, and the Sustainability Institute.
• Provide data‑driven insights to support the Energy Manager in procurement timing, efficiency project selection, and operational dispatch.
• Coordinate with the Building Automation Systems Analyst and central utilities to align operational controls with economic and performance goals.

Reporting and Benchmarking – 10%

• Develop recurring dashboards, monthly and quarterly reports, and long‑term performance benchmarks.
• Contribute to UNH’s greenhouse gas inventory and other institutional reporting needs.

Student Engagement and Mentorship – 5%

• Support and mentor students involved in energy‑related coursework, research, and applied projects.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of Facilities’ energy internship program, fostering collaboration between Facilities staff and academic programs.
• Help identify student projects that align with campus operational priorities and offer measurable learning and institutional value.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Economics, Sustainability, or Facilities Operations (or related field).
• Two years of relevant professional experience in metering, building systems, or energy analytics.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of energy management principles, metering technologies, and building systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret energy and cost data.
• Familiarity with EMS/BAS platforms (Atrius, Niagara, Schneider, or similar).
• Proficiency in dashboarding and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and M&V practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMS/BAS system administration or data integration.
• Familiarity with UNH’s sustainability and carbon neutrality initiatives.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEM, EIT, or equivalent) desirable but not required.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should prepare and upload the following documents within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Applications missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation

Pay Range

$52,520.00 – $93,640.00

Location

Durham, New Hampshire

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