Residential Energy Auditor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled, on-site residential energy audits throughout the assigned service territory in accordance with BPI standards, program protocols, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Assess the home as a system, including the building envelope, insulation, windows and doors, HVAC equipment, ventilation, domestic water heating, lighting, appliances, and other energy-consuming systems.
• Use approved diagnostic equipment and field procedures, which may include blower doors, combustion-safety testing equipment, infrared cameras, pressure diagnostics, and other building-science tools.
• Identify air leakage, insulation gaps, equipment deficiencies, health and safety concerns, and energy-saving opportunities; develop clear, cost-effective recommendations aligned with program eligibility and technical requirements.
• Collect accurate site, equipment, building, occupancy, and energy-use information and enter required data, photos, measurements, test results, and recommendations into designated program systems or mobile applications.
• Explain audit findings, recommended improvements, available incentives, next steps, and energy-saving practices to homeowners and residents in clear, respectful, and accessible language.
• Support income-qualified and other participating households with empathy and professionalism, protecting customer privacy and maintaining a positive experience in occupied homes.
• Cook up with program staff, installation contractors, trade allies, and community partners to facilitate customer handoffs, resolve field questions, and support timely completion of recommended measures.
• Perform post-installation inspections and quality assurance/quality control reviews to confirm that installed weatherization, HVAC, water-heating, and related measures meet program specifications and workmanship standards.
• Document deficiencies, communicate corrective-action needs, and verify resolution in accordance with established quality-management procedures.
• Maintain assigned diagnostic equipment, follow safe-driving and field-safety practices, and promptly report unsafe conditions or customer concerns.
• Manage a daily field schedule efficiently, maintain accurate records, and submit complete documentation within required timelines.
• Participate in training, calibration, quality reviews, and continuous-improvement activities to strengthen audit consistency, customer satisfaction, and program performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in residential energy auditing, building science, weatherization, HVAC, construction, field services, quality assurance/quality control, or a related energy-efficiency environment.
• Current BPI Building Analyst Technician, Building Analyst Professional, or other relevant BPI certification; candidates with directly related experience who can obtain the required certification within an established introductory period may be considered.
• Working knowledge of residential construction, building-envelope performance, HVAC and water-heating systems, combustion safety, and common energy-efficiency measures.
• Strong communication, customer-service, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use mobile devices, CRM platforms, audit software, and other web-based field tools.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned service territory; limited overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, basements, mechanical rooms, and other confined or non-climate-controlled residential areas; climb ladders; and safely lift and carry diagnostic equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in building science, construction management, environmental science, energy, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Additional BPI credentials or HERS/RESNET Rater certification.
• Experience conducting blower-door testing, combustion-safety testing, infrared inspections, or residential post-installation quality inspections.
• Experience with utility-sponsored energy-efficiency, rebate/incentive, weatherization, or income-qualified programs.
• Experience using residential audit software such as Snugg Pro or a comparable platform.
• Spanish-English bilingual communication skills.
• Established familiarity with local housing, contractor, community-development, or energy-assistance networks.