Senior Energy Analyst

CNT Energy is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners and communities through energy efficiency and conservation. CNT Energy is experiencing rapid growth in 3 main areas:

1. Residential Real-Time Electricity Pricing and Smart Grid Development,
2. Energy Efficiency in Residential and Commercial Buildings, and
3. Community Energy Planning and Energy Information Center.

CNT Energy is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a 31-year old nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the development and perpetuation of vibrant urban communities that are both environmentally and economically sustainable, both in the Chicago region and throughout the United States.

Position Overview: 

The Senior Energy Analyst for CNT Energy will work primarily on the Energy Savers Program, providing technical assistance to affordable, multi-family building owners. The Senior Energy Auditor will conduct energy audits, complete energy modeling of buildings and assist Energy Savers management to oversee all aspects of energy efficiency retrofit projects.

The energy auditing includes analyzing existing properties to evaluate the current and potential energy usage of multi-family rental buildings via a variety of evaluation tools, including utility bill analysis, comprehensive on-site audits, energy modeling and baseline analysis.

The Senior Energy Analyst will interface directly with multi-family rental building owners, contractors and property managers to support and direct their efforts to achieve significant improvement in building performance. The position is based in Chicago but will provide assistance to properties across Cook & Lake Counties and other areas.

Accountability:

The Senior Energy Analyst reports directly to the Energy Efficiency Programs Manager of CNT Energy.  The auditor will work closely with CNT Energy's Construction Manager as well as other staff.

Responsibilities

• Mentor existing and new audit staff
• Work closely with Program manager to make sure audits move into retrofit project.
• Grow into leadership role & work with Senior Staff to learn management skills
• Continue to communicate with funders and manage reporting
• Continue to develop and improve delegation skills to staff
• Work collaboratively to improve program effectiveness, efficiency and further mission
• Contribute to E Savers business development
• Work with QA/QC manager on Energy Savers quality control process
• Get up to speed on project management processes
• Work on special projects such as MacArthur research about "does energy efficiency make housing more affordable"
• Conduct on-site energy audits of residential, commercial and other buildings
• Use of energy simulation software to estimate energy usage
• Work with project partners throughout energy retrofit process to develop work plans for retrofits. This includes the Construction Manager, contractors, and the client/building owner in
• Conduct building energy performance monitoring
• Assist Construction Manager in coordinating project inspections
• Provide technical consulting to project participants, i.e. property owners, property managers, developers and other project partners
• Write reports according to program guidelines
• Write specifications for energy conservation measures
• Communicate effectively with Owners, Contractors, CNT staff and other project partners
• Contribute to efforts related to outreach strategies and recruitment of property owners
• Communicate with contractors and oversee construction management as necessary
• Contribute to other CNT Energy Efforts as required

Compensation: This is an Exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply: 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history. No phone calls please.

Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.