Energy Analyst (Entry-Level)
Renewable Careers
Naperville, ILFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Renewable Careers is a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns, and operates renewable projects across the United States, with a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS). We are looking for an entry-level analyst to support growth from our Naperville office. This role is at the analytical heart of the business, supporting decisions across development, finance, and operations, offering variety, responsibility, and learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining models for project economics, energy production, and market analysis
- Conducting research on markets, policies, technologies, and competitors
- Supporting due diligence on new projects and acquisitions
- Analyzing performance data from the operating fleet and reporting on trends
- Preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations
- Supporting the development team with data for interconnection applications, permitting, and site selection
- Improving spreadsheets, tools, and datasets
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong analytical skills
- Real comfort in Excel
- Experience with Python, SQL, or data visualization tools is a plus
- Attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Initiative and curiosity
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Internship or project experience in energy, finance, or data analysis is a plus but not required
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics, or a related field
- A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000 - $100,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Hybrid working from our Naperville office
- Structured development path with mentorship
- Exposure to development, finance, and operations across three technologies
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Support for professional development and further study