Energy Specialist – Residential

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Residential Energy Specialist conducting home energy audits for RISE, an employee-owned engineering and energy services firm. Recommending efficiency upgrades, coordinating rebates, and supporting homeowners.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct scheduled home energy assessments for residential homes on behalf of utilities and energy program sponsors
  • Conduct thorough, accurate residential energy audits evaluating insulation, appliances, HVAC systems, lighting, electrical systems, moisture and air quality
  • Conduct in-home energy tests on combustion appliances
  • Install instant-savings measures such as energy-efficient light bulbs and water-conservation devices
  • Use proprietary software to prepare on-site assessment reports
  • Explain recommended energy-efficiency measures and associated benefits, costs and savings
  • Secure homeowner approval of proposed work
  • Coordinate available rebates and financing options
  • Follow up with homeowners to ensure high customer satisfaction

Requirements:

  • At least two years of residential construction or energy-efficiency experience, including knowledge of building materials, systems or diagnostics
  • Strong analytical skills, drawing/drafting ability and aptitude for mathematics
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical concepts and program information verbally and in writing
  • Sales or other customer-facing experience
  • A commitment to and enthusiasm for energy efficiency
  • Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus relevant post-high-school studies
  • Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis
  • A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and the ability to travel daily to customers’ homes
  • Physically able to fulfill job functions, including lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying and climbing step ladders, entering attics, basements and crawlspaces, and using small tools and installation equipment
  • Able to pass criminal background and drug screening tests
  • With company support, obtain BPI Building Analyst certification within six months of hire
  • BPI professional certification(s) or RESNET Home Energy Rater certification preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred

Benefits:

  • Aggressive salary and incentive program
  • Personal car mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Health care benefits through United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Access to short and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Expansive personal & professional development opportunities
  • Cutting edge technology
  • Work/life balance
  • Employee-owned company