Home Energy House Call - Energy Auditor I
About The Position
The Energy Auditor I provides energy-efficiency services directly to small-business tenants, building owners, and other utility customers. The role advises and coordinates customers’ participation in utility programs, recommends modifications to electric and gas systems, and promotes the benefits of energy-efficiency services. Work includes conducting walk-through assessments, installing energy-saving products, explaining assessment findings and available rebates, and increasing customer awareness and participation in energy-efficiency programs. The position also involves documenting opportunities and savings, maintaining project data, preparing reports, supporting presentations, and helping maintain inventory, warehouse areas, and fleet vehicles. Travel of up to 75% is required.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- BPI Fundamentals certification or higher.
- Experience or qualifications in at least one of the following: residential building construction; heating and air-conditioning system installation, sales, or service; relevant energy-efficiency designations or certificates; heating; air conditioning and heat pumps; or air sealing and building insulation.
- Strong interpersonal, interviewing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a wide variety of work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong data-entry skills using tracking systems and databases.
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-starting, and able to prioritize workload.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers, clients, and employees.
- Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel up to 75%.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience in marketing, community organizing, or a related field.
- Credentials such as Advanced Home Energy Professional (HEP), Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Controller Installer, or heating, air-conditioning, and heat-pump qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Promote the energy-efficiency program by completing scheduled energy assessments.
- Advise building owners and property managers on efficiency improvements and participation in energy-efficiency programs.
- Deliver professional, high-quality services to utility customers.
- Conduct walk-through assessments of living spaces, basements, attics, and building exteriors to identify natural gas and electric savings opportunities.
- Install energy-saving devices, including efficient lighting, programmable thermostats, faucet aerators, hot-water-saving devices, LED lamps, and other direct-install measures.
- Explain assessment findings and energy-efficiency rebates to building owners and customers.
- Understand the program’s strategic direction and the business activities of its customers.
- Identify and document on-site efficiency opportunities and follow up with customers as needed.
- Discuss technical aspects of energy-consuming equipment, including lighting, HVAC, hot-water systems, insulation, and air sealing.
- Enter data into spreadsheets and databases to calculate savings and manage projects, collaborating with engineers as required.
- Maintain a professional appearance as a representative of the organization and utility.
- Build rapport and initiate on-site conversations about facility energy use.
- Prepare written customer summaries and reports for clients or the Program Manager when required.
- Collaborate with the team on continuous operational improvement.
- Lead presentations promoting energy-efficiency programs to targeted groups.
- Conduct inventory counts and submit inventory reports as requested.
- Help keep warehouse locations and fleet parking areas clean and organized, including proper storage of products and recycling materials where applicable.
- Ensure assigned fleet vehicles contain required safety products and remain clean and orderly.
- Perform routine vehicle safety inspections and submit inspection and maintenance reports upon request.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Other company-sponsored benefits and programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
