Über diese Energy Analyst Intern Stelle bei The University of Texas at Austin
Job Posting Title:
Energy Analyst Intern----
Hiring Department:
Utilities and Energy Management----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10----
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer----
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Department Overview
We are “the power behind UT”.
Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Controls and Operating Technology; Finance: Technical Programs and Services; Sustainability: and Engineering and Resource Management.
Position Type
Part-time, paid internship during the academic year (approximately 10–20 hours per week). This is an onsite position with flexible schedule, arranged around the intern’s course load. Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027.
Purpose
The Energy Analyst Intern supports the Utilities & Energy Management (UEM) team by assisting with day-to-day utility data monitoring and energy analysis. Working under the supervision of the Energy Analytics manager and other team members, the intern helps ensure utility data is accurate and reliable and contributes to routine analysis that informs energy and water efficiency decisions.
This is a learning-focused role designed for a current undergraduate or graduate student. The intern will gain hands-on experience with real-world energy data, analytical tools, and the workflows of a professional energy management team. No prior professional experience is expected.
Responsibilities
- Data Monitoring and Cleaning: Review meter data trends to help identify usage patterns and irregularities. Assist in verifying and cleaning energy and water meter data, flagging anomalies for review by senior staff. Help maintain organized, accurate datasets.
- Analysis Support: Assist the team with routine energy and water analysis, basic forecasting, and ad-hoc reporting requests. Compile and summarize data to support the Energy Analyst’s work. Help prepare charts and summaries that make findings easy to understand. Contribute to optimizing operations, enhancing energy and water savings.
- Learning and Collaboration: Work alongside the UEM team to learn energy management concepts, tools, and workflows. Participate in team meetings and ask questions to build understanding of the department’s mission and practices.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents to appropriate personnel.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin in engineering, computer science, statistics, data science or a related field, and currently classified as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student.
- Comfortable working with data in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, basic charts).
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Interest in energy, sustainability, or utility operations.
- Familiarity with basic programming or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus but not required.
Equivalent combination of relevant education & experience allowed.
Hourly Range
25/h
Environmental Demands
- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment.
- May work around standard office conditions.
Physical Tasks
- Use of a keyboard and personal computer
- Fine manual dexterity
- May be required to perform elevated work.
Eligibility
Must remain enrolled for the duration.
Work Shift
10-20 hours / week, arranged around student’s coursework. Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
This role does not provide sponsorship.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
