Utilities Analyst

About the Opportunity

Start Date: September 1st, 2026
Length of Fellowship: 10 months
Location Type: On-site

About Our Partner: Portland State University

PDX is Oregon's urban, public research university, located in downtown Portland, Oregon. More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs.

What You’ll Do

• Play a lead role in implementing new software to support utilities monitoring and tracking functions and to analyze and report on diverse data sets.
• Help ensure that PSU has data collection and reporting processes in place to meet the Building Performance Standards in Oregon.
• Collaborate with facilities, construction and sustainability colleagues to identify and propose projects to reduce utility usage to meet campus sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with multiple campus stakeholders and external agencies to track and project utilities costs and billing to help identify areas for cost savings and to improve the accuracy of annual utilities budgeting.

What We Provide

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $4250.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• Participation in the Building Operator Certification series.
• Green Building Practicum training.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience analyzing large data sets to identify and understand trends and anomalies, prepare reports, and inform decisions.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships/partnerships with diverse stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• A desire to contribute to process improvements in a team environment and comfort with ambiguity.
• Experience in effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Analysis, or related fields, or equivalent combination of experience and/or certification.
• The ability to work onsite on a full-time basis. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with one or more of the following: energy management and efficiency; building performance standards; building automation systems; utility billing or related financial management; and/or building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.