Energy Auditor at New Ecology, Inc.

Description

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Wilmington, DE

Hiring Rate: $51,000-$68,000 per year, dependent on experience and education

Benefits: Generous benefits package

Work Location: Hybrid—three days remote and two days in-office. *This role requires regular on-site client or field visits, including on days scheduled for remote work. Employees may work from home before or after site visits, depending on scheduling and operational needs.

Position Overview

New Ecology seeks an Energy Auditor to provide technical and project administrative support to projects in residential single family energy efficiency programs operated within New Ecology’s Existing Building Decarbonization team, primarily across the greater Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE areas. This includes evaluating existing buildings to improve their performance, scoping upgrades and full retrofits of existing heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water systems, and performing inspections to ensure work is completed to specification. The Energy Auditor, who will be based in New Ecology’s Wilmington, DE office and working regionally, also supports the Engineering team with field visits and installations related to individual projects across New Ecology’s Mid-Atlantic region (from Washington, DC through central Pennsylvania) as needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Decarbonization, this position will collaborate extensively with engineers, project managers and other technical staff within New Ecology’s Decarbonization team. Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Residential Single Family Energy Efficiency Program Technical and Administrative Support
• Conducting energy audits for residential properties, including on-site assessment of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and building enclosures;
• Developing recommendations for energy efficient upgrades to systems, including plumbing, HVAC, lighting, on-site generation, and other energy and water systems;
• Conducting quality control inspections of in process and completed projects;
• Communicating, verbally and in writing, with New Ecology staff, bidding and installation contractors, building facility staff and residents;
• Representing New Ecology at meetings and on site-visits;
• Generating audit and inspection reports;
• Managing a large volume of projects and associated documentation to ensure that the scoped and completed work is to specification;
• Use of modeling tools to determine load, savings, solar potential, etc., e.g. Be-Opt,Manual J and [SOLAR]; and
• Other tasks as the program requirements evolve.
  
  

New Ecology typically seeks to hire multidisciplinary, lifelong learners who naturally seek deeper understanding of how buildings operate and how systems impact buildings, residents, and communities.

Required Qualifications

• Technical certifications relevant to energy, resiliency, health and safety evaluation of single-family homes;
• 2+ years of experience in single-family home evaluation, inspection, construction, or delivery of other energy services;
• Ability to be in the field (at building sites) regularly, as often as 3-4 days per week;
• Ability to work in New Ecology’s office during scheduled team times, 1-2 days per week;
• A valid driver’s license and ability/ willingness to drive to sites within Greater Phildelphia and across the state of Delaware; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Have

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related, technical field, such as engineering, construction or HVAC;
• Understanding of building science principles and energy conservation methods for buildings;
• Professional designations such as AEE EA, BPI, BPI Multifamily or similar, relevant;
• Ability to manage time effectively and within project budget constraints;
• Ability to be responsible for projects and deliverables;
• Strong writing skills and experience writing reports for clients;
• Knowledge of utility rebate programs;
• Experience auditing single and multifamily buildings; and
• Physical abilities to inspect all aspects of buildings including accessing basements and roofs, working outside, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to handle and carry equipment.
  
  

Work Location: Position is based in Wilmington, DE and serves initiatives from greater Philadelphia through Washington, D.C. Physical presence at the Wilmington, DE office is required two (2) days per week, with additional local and regional travel expected weekly

Travel: Candidate will have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as routine local and regional travel to visit jobsites within the region is expected, with mileage reimbursements supplied. All staff make occasional day and overnight trips to professional conferences and to New Ecology’s offices in Baltimore, MD and/or Boston, MA.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week, M-F, 9 am-5 pm)

Compensation: $51,000-$68,000, based on experience.

The full potential range for this Wilmington, DE office is $51,000-$85,000, with typical hires within the lower half and strong potential for performance-based growth.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) with match, 100% employer-paid life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development support for training and certifications.

About New Ecology: New Ecology (www.newecology.org) tackles the climate and housing crises by delivering solutions that cut energy use, reduce emissions, and improve health in low-income communities. We preserve affordable housing, support green jobs, and build community wealth.

Headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in Baltimore, MD and Wilmington, DE, New Ecology partners with public, private, and nonprofit organizations to advance sustainable, resilient, and healthy communities.

To Apply: Please complete the online application and submit your resume and a cover letter with a thoughtful explanation of why you would be a good fit for this position.

NEI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.