Utility Analyst I

About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Utility Analyst I is responsible for the maintenance and management of organizational data assets.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Collects or receives data from disparate sources.
• Works with data providers to improve data management workflow.
• Develops and executes standard or custom queries or reports to retrieve data as required.
• Manage ongoing communication between clients, stakeholders, and internal resources.
• Take ownership for maintaining data acquisition, accuracy, and storage tools.
• Develop and review energy consumption baselines and adjustments through regression analysis and other appropriate methods.
• Assist in the development of requirements and the testing of new software tools.
• Work with clients and utility representatives to obtain access to historical and current utility data.
• Review utility invoices for errors and dispute errors with the utility on behalf on the client. Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends.
• Create utility consolidations based on available data including identifying gaps needed to be resolved.
• Perform the assigned duties with minimal supervision, while working in a team problem-solving environment.
• Upholds Bernhard’s owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Utility Analyst Lead.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Experience in related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Statistical knowledge.
• Technical expertise.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly organized.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with database queries.
• Experience with commercial utility bills and rate structures.

Travel Requirements

• 0-10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Quiet environment.
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.