Energy and Water Conservation Site Auditor - Independent Contractor (remote)
Our Big Story
Ecofi is on a mission to prove that sustainability is good for business. As the real estate industry’s sustainability department, we design, implement, and report on conservation initiatives that have an impact of nearly 250,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, 8 billion gallons of freshwater, and $80 million dollars in utility expenses saved.
We live and breathe corporate sustainability and green tech. As a mission-driven organization and a B Corp, we absolutely incorporate sustainability into every aspect of our corporation. But more than that, we work as our clients' sustainability partner, consulting, assessing, installing, and reporting for them - and in the process, saving billions of gallons of water, millions of kilowatts of energy, and thousands of metric tons of carbon dioxide from escaping into our air.
Website - https://www.goecofi.com/
Overview
We are looking for a contractor Engineer/Auditor/Assessor who will be conducting audits of multifamily, hotel, condominiums, and other real estate facilities. During these audits, you will determine a customer’s eligibility to participate in our energy and water conservation measures.
This position will need to act independently. Please note, this position may require traveling throughout the United States. This is a remote position but we prefer someone based in Florida, as many of our projects are in the state. We are currently expecting this position to be issued a 3 month contract with the potential for additional contract work moving forward.
Responsibilities
- Physically inspect buildings and related mechanical, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and process systems to determine energy & water consumption in each area or system
- Perform appropriate and applicable tests to determine the extent of inefficiency while utilizing a variety of tools such as measuring devices, light meters, data loggers, etc. to collect field data
- Analyze findings, establish baselines for energy & water use, identify energy sources, and recommend solutions and technologies.
- Compose and present audit reports containing the results of the energy & water analysis and recommendations for improved energy & water efficiency
- Provide a thorough education to end users regarding efficiency; fields and answers related questions
- Coordinate all required personal business travel
- Maintain professional communication with clients
- Support our field teams where needed by reviewing compliance with local energy codes, assisting in troubleshooting, identifying subcontracting partners, and more.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- Minimum two years of experience conducting comprehensive energy/water audits required; three to five years preferred
- Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) or Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Certified
- Experience auditing Building Mechanical Systems and Corporate HVAC Preferred
- Preference for candidates based in Florida - ability to travel up to 50% of the time to conduct in-field conservation assessments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly explain complicated technical matters to people with non-technical backgrounds
- Strong customer service and ability to interact well with customers and coworkers
- Good research and organizational skills
- Thorough understanding of buildings and building systems including lighting, building envelope, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or G Suite, with ability to quickly learn Salesforce and our customer software
- An understanding of energy & water conservation principles and techniques
- Basic understanding of methods used for technical and cost savings analysis and reporting
- Basic understanding of energy modeling software
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
- Valid driver's license
Ecofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other protected status. Any gender-specific terms should be understood to be applicable to all genders and not sex or gender limited.
If hired, this person must sign an Independent Contractor Agreement with ecofi and pass a background screening.