Description
Residential Efficiency Auditor (Field-Based)
Utilities Programs and Services
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Additional locations to include Triad and Asheville for travel)
Are you ready to make a difference?
Join our team of dedicated Home Energy Auditors conducting residential energy audits in North Carolina! Combine your expertise in residential energy efficiency with superior customer service to deliver energy savings, comfort solutions, and other recommendations to program participants. In this role, you’ll enjoy a field-based, independent, and flexible work schedule that allows you to experience something new every day!
Why you will love working here:
Quality of life : Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
Conduct home energy assessments in residential homes, entering attics, basements and crawl spaces
Perform initial air leakage testing, and visual inspection of existing equipment within the home.
Investigate main drivers of energy consumption in a given home.
Troubleshoot comfort issues and prepare customer report summarizing opportunities found during visit
Complete detailed and accurate data collection and enter the data in the utility modeling software.
Interact with homeowners and tenants and answer questions regarding energy efficiency
Recommend energy efficiency improvements and explain the return-on-investment
Promote and encourage adoption of energy saving measures recommended in the home energy assessment
Provide or refer customers to technical, administrative and financial assistance.
Coordinate with program Quality Assurance activities such as field inspections and customer surveys
Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 80% to 100% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided) What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor's Degree in (Business, Energy, Communication, Environmental Studies or related fields)(Candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education)
1+ years of professional work experience, energy or construction preferred
Able to lift boxes no heavier than 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking, standing, above head arm movements.
Must be able to pass an MVR and background check. What we would like you to have:
Experience promoting energy efficiency in the residential sector.
BPI certified Building Analyst or Energy Auditor
Competency using blower door and duct blaster equipment.
Experience with energy modeling software (REMRate, Manual J, etc.)
Understanding of building science applications or construction background
Basic understanding of residential mechanical equipment (HVAC, water heating, etc.)
Experience with the home improvement market in North Carolina (direct experience in production, administration or sales, or experience working with home improvement industry at a utility, public agency or non-governmental organization)
Advanced knowledge of residential energy-efficient technologies
Customer service and/or sales conversion experience
Attention to details.
Basic math skills
Experience in or ability to draw basic floor plans or sketches.
Basic mechanical skills and ability to install basic home items such as light bulbs, showerheads, and potentially thermostats with training
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$55,388.00 - $94,160.00
N Carolina Remote Office (NC99)