Energy Auditor QCI

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties

Organization Summary

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties (CAPRW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting economic opportunity for individuals and families throughout Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota. Through a wide range of programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start, Energy Conservation, Financial Opportunity, Housing, Food Support, and Family Development, we empower communities by helping people achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and long term success.

CAPRW is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and inspired to make a meaningful impact every day.

Posting Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

09/30/2026

Location in MN

Metro

Job type

full-time

Starting Salary Range:$32.95/hr - $36.37/hr

Hours

8:00am-4:30pm

Primary Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete desk reviews of audit files submitted by energy auditors
  • Complete on-site inspections of pre-weatherization, mechanical, and weatherization work orders
  • Complete administrative inspections of WAPLink (WL) (or current energy modeling software being used) and Laserfiche on assigned files; and complete jobs (field and administrative) as outlined in the DOE QCI Job Task Analysis so that audit files can be submitted to the Department of Commerce in a timely and accurate manner.
• Learn and enforce State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Policy Manual and Policy Addendum rules and guidelines to ensure crews, contractors and all other CAPRW field staff abide by policies and procedures, funding source requirements, and all protocol and requirements of the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) (as applicable).
• Perform all aspects of Quality Control Inspecting, including;
  • On-site mechanical and weatherization field inspections; identifying missed opportunities and reworks
  • WL energy model verifications and entry
  • Work order accuracy review/assessment, and reviewing/updating statuses, notes, and documents in a timely manner in both WL energy audit software and Laserfiche workflow software/database.
  • Working with auditors, contractors, weatherization crews, and clients to ensure efficient and successful project completion.

Desk/Audit Review:

• Utilize WAPLink (WL) (or equivalent energy modeling software being used by WAP) to review, provide feedback on, and approve energy audit write up files submitted by Energy Auditors:
  • Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the WL energy model and all associated WL Inspection statuses/dates, diagnostic data entry/notations, and Setup/Supply libraries.
  • Review work order measures and measure types for accuracy to ensure they are allowable and following current WAP policy guidance.
  • Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all documentation in Laser Fiche (LF) for the respective file being reviewed/inspected.
  • Complete all aspects of Quality Control Inspecting, WL energy model verifications and entry, work order accuracy review/assessment, and reviewing/updating statuses, notes, and documents in a timely manner in both WL energy audit software, the Nexus, and Laserfiche workflow software/database.

Field Inspections:

• Utilize knowledge of I Federal Standard Work Specifications (SWS), MN WAP Policy guidelines, BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector certification, BPI 1200 Standard (or most current) and applicable Local and State Building Codes to perform on-site mechanical and weatherization field inspections:
  • Prepare for inspections by reviewing the Pre-Weatherization work order (if applicable), Mechanical work order, Weatherization work order, and all other pertinent inspection information.
  • Inspect and analyze building envelope, HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing, air sealing and insulation upgrades, and all other aspects of building characteristics to verify compliance and accuracy of the scope of work on assigned projects.
  • Perform a wide variety of testing and diagnostics at inspections as outlined in the BPI 1200 standard, Blower Door and House Pressures form, Mechanical testing form. Perform additional testing using infrared camera, Tru Flow and efficiency tests for the purposes of detecting potential health and safety issues, verifying accuracy of performed work, and identifying any potential missed energy conservation or other weatherization opportunities.
  • Provide education to program participants about their energy usage to empower them to reduce their expenses and make choices that positively impact their energy bills. Ensure clients understand how to properly operate and maintain CAPRW-installed equipment (bath fans, thermostats, furnace filters, etc.).
  • Issue Mechanical Contractor and Weatherization Crew Reworks in a timely manner and with appropriate due dates. Handle any Rework follow-up questions or communications promptly, and proactively monitor all open reworks to…