Home Energy Auditor (Field- Based)

ICF•Waldorf, MD

6d•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is hiring a field-based Residential Energy Auditor to conduct residential energy audits in Southern Maryland, including White Plains, Hughesville, Prince Frederick, and Leonardtown. The role combines residential energy-efficiency expertise with customer service to help program participants identify energy savings, improve comfort, and understand recommended solutions. The work is independent and offers a flexible schedule, with field and remote work.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of professional work experience; experience in energy, HVAC, or construction is preferred.
Basic mechanical skills and ability to install basic home items such as light bulbs and showerheads, and potentially thermostats with training.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds and perform duties involving climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking, standing, and overhead arm movements.
Ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check and background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience promoting energy efficiency in the residential sector.
BPI Certified Building Analyst or Energy Auditor.
Experience with energy modeling software.
Understanding of building science applications or a construction background.
Experience with the Maryland home improvement market, including production, administration, or sales experience, or experience working with the home improvement industry at a utility, public agency, or nongovernmental organization.
Advanced knowledge of residential energy-efficient technologies.
Customer service and/or sales conversion experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct home energy assessments in residential homes, including entering attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
Perform initial air leakage testing and visually inspect existing equipment in homes.
Investigate the main drivers of energy consumption in each home.
Install instant-savings measures such as LED bulbs, showerheads, and other energy-saving devices.
Troubleshoot comfort issues and prepare customer reports summarizing opportunities identified during visits.
Collect detailed and accurate data and enter it into utility modeling software.
Interact with homeowners and tenants, answer energy-efficiency questions, and explain recommended next steps.
Promote and encourage adoption of energy-saving measures recommended during assessments.
Provide or refer customers to technical, administrative, and financial assistance.
Coordinate with program Quality Assurance activities, including field inspections and customer surveys.