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CES is seeking applications for the role of Energy Analyst. The Energy Analyst role is part of the Analytics Team at CES, a supportive yet rigorous team that values collaboration and intellectual curiosity. We prioritize culture and work-life balance and meet in person weekly in addition to other team gatherings.

After an initial training period spent assisting other members of the Analytics Team on projects and developing a foundational knowledge of energy market concepts, you will work as part of a cross-department team. You will collaborate closely with Analysts and members of the CES Energy Services, Pricing, and Data Services teams, serving specific clients and projects and helping solve our clients’ energy needs while deepening your content and technical expertise.

As an Analyst, you will be responsible for work product arising from your assigned clients and projects, which may include:

• Modeling energy consumption and utility rate tariffs on behalf of clients.
• Forecasting energy budgets and preparing use projections.
• Preparing materials for and presenting in client and internal meetings.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, energy suppliers, and project developers.
• Monitoring energy markets and preparing periodic reports.
• Conducting energy policy and regulatory research and impact analysis.
• Performing project impact analysis, including fuel switching or renewable energy systems.
• Supporting greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability planning.

A successful candidate will be a creative and analytical thinker with attention to detail and a desire for continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, math, computer science, economics, environmental studies, or another related undergraduate program.
• Excellent spreadsheet, data analysis, and graphical presentation skills.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload of concurrent projects with flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate within your department and across the company.
• Programming, database management, and/or data visualization experience with software such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• One to two years of energy or related industry experience is a plus but not required.

Research shows women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box for job qualifications. If you are reading this and hesitate to apply for that reason, we encourage you to apply.

This is a hybrid position based out of CES’s office in downtown Portland, Maine. Especially during the first six months of employment, Energy Analysts are expected to be able to commute to the office on a near-daily basis to attend scheduled in-person training sessions and meetings with other team members.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Nina Callanan at hr@competitive-energy.com.

CES is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.