Home Energy Auditor

Home Energy Auditor

Location: Albuquerque, NM(Field Based – Home Office with Local Travel)
This is a primarily field‑based role requiring frequent local travel throughout the Albuquerque, NM area to conduct in‑home assessments (up to approximately 75%), with occasional in‑office presence (about once per month) and limited virtual workdays.

Ready to make a difference?

To support our recent growth in New Mexico, we are building a team of Home Energy Auditors to assist in the implementation of utility sponsored energy efficiency programs. Auditors will conduct a comprehensive residential home energy assessment in accordance with utility program standards. You will educate homeowners about how to make their homes more energy efficient, comfortable and assist them in taking the next steps to upgrade their home.

Job responsibilities include: field visits to conduct site walk-throughs, collecting information on appliances, HVAC equipment, envelope and windows, and installing energy efficiency LED lamp’s, smart power strips, and other items in single-family and manufactured home residences. The Home Energy Auditor will provide recommendations for next steps customers might make to continue with additional energy efficiency upgrades their home. Training and work vehicle provided!

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 single and manufactured homes
• Install instant savings measures such as LED’s and other energy savings devices
• Complete detailed and accurate data collection and measurements and enter the data in the program software tool. Accurately document activities in the field and assist in monitoring progress towards program goals on customer participation and the completion of eligible projects
• Interact with homeowners and tenants, answering questions regarding energy efficiency and recommend next steps
• Promote and encourage adoption of energy saving measures recommended in the home energy assessment
• Coordinate with or follow up on program Quality Assurance activities such as field inspections and customer surveys, as appropriate
• Prepare summary reports identifying opportunities found during visit
• Perform introductory tablet energy audit in a timely and efficient manner
• Investigate main drivers of energy consumption in a given home and troubleshoot comfort issues within the home
• Attend community events such home and trade shows promoting and registering homeowners for the program

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• High School Diploma
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
  

What we would like you to have:

• Able to lift boxes no heavier than 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking, standing, installing light bulbs and equipment, above head arm movements
• Certified RESNET HERS Rater, HESP or equivalent experience
• Experience with energy audits and experience promoting energy efficiency in the residential sector
• BPI certified Building Analyst
• Willingness to obtain required certification within six months of hire, with company‑provided preparation and payment.
• Experience with energy modeling software
• Understanding of building science applications or construction background
• Bilingual English/Spanish