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Center for Energy and Environment · 2 weeks ago

Research Analyst I & II

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$25/hr - $26.50/hr

1+ years exp

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit focused on providing practical energy solutions. The Research Analyst will conduct field work, data analysis, and support various research projects aimed at reducing energy use and advancing clean energy technologies.

CommercialCommunitiesConsultingEnergyNon ProfitResidentialSustainability

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic tests and install data acquisition equipment to evaluate building and energy system performance

Acquire, process, and complete quality control reviews of building and energy system monitored data

Apply fundamental building science and mechanical engineering concepts to evaluate basic building and energy system situations

Support test site recruitment. Answer participant questions, communicating project scopes, goals, and benefits with clarity

Coordinate field work logistics with research participants, other CEE staff, and subcontractors as necessary

Conduct literature reviews and assist with technology assessments

Carefully document project work, track efforts, and manage multiple project priorities

Support the dissemination of research results

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data analysisField instrumentationEnergy systems evaluationMechanical engineeringStatistical methodsMicrosoft ExcelMATLABRCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

BS in mechanical engineering, physics, or a closely related technical field

At least one year's experience working in a technical field

Demonstrated drive and motivation to conduct research in the energy field

Experience evaluating building and energy systems

Conducting diagnostic testing (limited instrumentation experience required)

Installing data acquisition systems for continuous measurements (preferred)

Assessing the operation of building automation systems (preferred)

Working knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics applied to basic energy systems

Experience assisting with the development of field monitoring protocols, data processing procedures, and data analysis methods

Understanding of basic statistical methods

Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze large datasets and generate charts

Experience in programming and coding to process data and/or solve engineering equations

Self-motivated, responsible, efficient, and accurate

Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Good communication skills

Comfortable interacting with project participants including homeowners, renters, building operators, mechanical contractors, and facilities managers

Experience documenting assumptions and technical observations

Ability to write short (1-3 page) sections of technical reports that require little or no interpretation of information

Ability to communicate relevant project information in team meetings

Preferred

Experience installing data acquisition systems for continuous measurements

Experience assessing the operation of building automation systems

Experience with MATLAB, R, or similar

Experience with large scale data processing

Ability to use engineering principles or practices to assist in the evaluation of the commercial potential for emerging energy technologies

Ability to assist in the development of testing protocols and data processing procedures

Ability to contribute to proposal ideation and assist with proposal development

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Saving Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Salary continuation for major medical events

Nine paid holidays each year

Professional development opportunities

Education assistance

Company

Center for Energy and Environment

The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency to strengthen the economy.

Founded in 1979

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

51-200 employees

https://mncee.org

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