Temporary Building Energy Analyst (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Temporary Building Energy Analyst (part-time, 28 hours/week)

The Building Energy Analyst helps improve campus building energy performance through detailed analysis of electrical and thermal (BTU) meter data, SkySpark analytics, and Building Automation System (BAS) data. This role compares real-world building performance against Investment Grade Audit (IGA) findings and national energy benchmarks to identify actionable energy-efficiency opportunities.

Working closely with BYU’s Air Conditioning Shop, the Analyst helps identify HVAC systems and operational strategies that can be optimized to reduce energy costs, improve system reliability, and ensure buildings provide consistent and effective space conditioning.

In addition, this position will support our metering and analytics program by assisting the student lead responsible for the BAS analytics database. Responsibilities include database-driven data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting to support ongoing energy management and performance improvement initiatives.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Data Analysis & Benchmarking 

• Monitor Utility Meter Functionality

• Building HVAC Systems Optimization 

• Advanced Building Energy Audits and Assessments

• Financial Analysis

• Communicate findings to engineers, architects, and owners

• Prepare technical reports and presentations

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU

• 2-years of college or university studying computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, analytical engineering, or equivalent.

• Basic experience working with building energy analysis

• Data analytics (Excel, Python) 

Preferred

• 4-year degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, analytical engineering, or equivalent.

• Building science & thermodynamics

• HVAC systems knowledge

• Energy modeling software

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Tuition benefits after two years

• Access to athletic facilities

• Access to the library

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!