How to hire an energy analyst

How to hire an energy analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step energy analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an energy analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new energy analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the energy analyst you need to hire. Certain energy analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an energy analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an energy analyst that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of energy analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Energy Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Energy Analyst		$25-49
   Analyst Internship	An analyst internship is a student program where an intern is assigned to assist analyst professionals by analyzing business goals, objectives, and needs. Analyst interns assist in the planning and designing of business processes and suggest recommendations for improvement... Show more	$13-25
   Energy Audit Advisor	An energy audit advisor specializes in providing analytical services to help commercial and residential establishments maintain energy-efficient operations. They are usually working for energy service companies where their responsibilities include gathering and analyzing extensive data, conducting research and analysis, facilitating tests, and performing audits and risk assessments... Show more	$22-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Renewable Energy
   • PowerPoint
   • Data Analysis
   • Project Management
   • Portfolio
   • Energy Efficiency
   • Climate
   • Data Collection
   • SQL
   • Strong Analytical
   • Sustainability
   • HVAC
   • Analyze Data
   • Grid

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Write functional document of intelligent analytic tool to automate report and big data calculation process.
   • Design and manage Tenneco's trading function for energy derivatives, physical natural gas and pipeline capacity.
   • Cover smart grid, energy storage & electric vehicles.
   • Provide the MEP scopes, secure and negotiate bids.
   • Create PowerPoint presentations detailing oil and gas forecasts for potential and existing clients.
   • Configure remote elecrical meter SQL server for Modbus TCP with proprietary enterprise software.

   More energy analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the energy analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. An energy analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an energy analyst in Tennessee may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level energy analyst. Additionally, an energy analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average energy analyst salary

   $74,085yearly

   $35.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level energy analyst salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average energy analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$90,268	$43
   2	District of Columbia	$89,293	$43
   3	Washington	$83,156	$40
   4	Pennsylvania	$81,350	$39
   5	Massachusetts	$81,152	$39
   6	New York	$80,976	$39
   7	New Jersey	$79,027	$38
   8	Virginia	$77,780	$37
   9	New Mexico	$76,607	$37
   10	Delaware	$75,775	$36
   11	Ohio	$75,646	$36
   12	Oregon	$74,970	$36
   13	Arkansas	$74,633	$36
   14	Wisconsin	$73,961	$36
   15	Kentucky	$73,620	$35
   16	Indiana	$73,430	$35
   17	Nevada	$72,510	$35
   18	Illinois	$72,474	$35
   19	Texas	$71,649	$34
   20	Arizona	$70,573	$34

   Average energy analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$139,493	$67.06	1
   2	Meta	$119,083	$57.25	225
   3	Pacific Gas and Electric	$100,667	$48.40
   4	CF Industries	$94,824	$45.59
   5	McGraw Realtors	$91,822	$44.15
   6	Ascend Analytics	$89,614	$43.08	4
   7	Tucson Electric Power	$89,439	$43.00	1
   8	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$88,062	$42.34	5
   9	Morgan Stanley	$87,705	$42.17	1
   10	QRI	$83,647	$40.21
   11	CLEAResult	$83,325	$40.06	33
   12	EDF	$83,029	$39.92	21
   13	ING USA Holding Corporation	$82,572	$39.70
   14	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	$82,411	$39.62
   15	NRG Energy	$81,793	$39.32
   16	Abt Associates	$81,627	$39.24
   17	NRDC	$80,771	$38.83
   18	National Grid plc	$80,299	$38.61	1
   19	PSEG	$79,883	$38.41	3
   20	Capgemini	$79,879	$38.40	10

4. Writing an energy analyst job description

   A job description for an energy analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an energy analyst job description:

   Energy analyst job description example

   Complete utility and financial analysis projects as assigned. Coordinate integration of data and forecast from multiple sources to support the annual budget and development of the Long-Range Financial Forecast. Develops and maintains tools and processes to help accomplish department goals. Manage assigned work projects including, but not limited to, budget preparation, generation asset upgrade feasibility analysis, monthly margin analysis, and studies to determine that financial and operational impact of changes in generation assets or changes in the business environment. Responsibilities may include interaction and communication with senior company management as well as to Member Cooperatives.
   
   Support the completion of financial and utility analysis projects by working with other staff members on assignments. Manage data coordination, document assumptions, utilize the production cost modeling system to produce energy forecast, and assist in analysis of results and development of presentations for senior management. Evaluate and use acceptable standards for production analysis from RUS, GAAP, engineering practices, and financial analysis methods.
   
   Use spreadsheet and database applications to develop tools for analysis projects using appropriate technical information and skills. Prepare appropriate documentation for submittal to governing agencies as necessary (such as RUS and SERC). Complete special projects as assigned. Assist management with presentations to executives and ad hoc analysis for senior management and executive staff. Maintain complete assumptions documents for all published forecasts.
   
   Participate in tasks that support the completion of analysis products including the Corporate and Member Energy and fixed cost budgets and associated analysis projects. Work with other analysts to coordinate a final work product.
   
   Work and communicate effectively with other departments to both support their analysis efforts and to solicit information necessary to complete analysis projects as directed by others.
   
   Prepare and present finished work products in a professional manner including formal presentations and written reports to peers and at times to senior management. Review and answer follow up questions and issues in a timely and professional fashion.
   Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or MBA in progress is a plus. Experience : 0-8 years in electric utility generation planning including production cost modeling, budgeting, planning and financial forecasting, and systems operations preferred. Equivalent Experience : Master's Degree. Specialized Skills : Good knowledge of finance, accounting, forecasting, economics, and engineering fundamentals. Knowledge of generation planning forecasting, power system operations, production cost modeling and analysis, and electric utility rate making a plus. Oglethorpe Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and disabled. We are a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to substance abuse testing.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right energy analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with energy analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit energy analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your energy analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit energy analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with energy analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new energy analyst

   Once you've selected the best energy analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new energy analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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