Weatherization Assistance Program Project Manager

Overview

The Integrated Building Deployment and Analysis (IBDA) Group within the Buildings and Transportation Sciences Division (BTSD) of the Energy Science and Technology (ESTD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a technical professional focused on residential energy audit development and training, as well as applied research and development related to residential weatherization programs. The IBDA Group works to optimize the energy performance of residential buildings and weatherization programs through applied research, technical assistance, technology deployment, and program evaluation.

• Lead the implementation, improvement, and automation of the public-facing technical assistance platform WA Helpdesk.
• Identify and specify improvements to the existing suite of audit tools, propose implementation improvements, and oversee final development of approved improvements through a team of software developers.
• Support the WAP network of WAweb users through the transition of NEAT and MHEA to the use of the Energy‑Plus simulation engine.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the WAP Training Providers network.
• Provide technical assistance and training resources to WAP Grantees, local WAP implementers (WAweb users), and WAP training centers on the web-based suite of audit tools.
• Conduct research on household direct savings associated with residential measures implemented under the WAP and determine how monetary savings can be incorporated into existing WAP implementation.
• Assist in research on safe weatherization practices, especially involving vermiculite insulation.
• Manage evaluation of efficacy of the current quality assurance processes implemented within WAP in accordance with the Quality Work Plan.
• Support projects and collaborate with research staff and partner organizations on future research initiatives.
• Write technical reports, conference papers, and/or scientific journal articles summarizing applied research and evaluations.
• Present research results to laboratory staff, sponsors, industry, and academia through invited talks, conference presentations, and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with program managers, network with related organizations, and interact with sponsors on new program development opportunities related to energy audits and weatherization program implementation.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace.

• BS in engineering, science, or related discipline, or an MS in a scientific, engineering, social science or related discipline with at least five years (BS) or four years (MS) of relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience with buildings energy efficiency programs, management, or projects.
• Knowledge of building science, weatherization, and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with residential energy modeling software and analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work creatively and cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Curiosity about program processes and implementation practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support team building, partnering, leadership, and weatherization network interactions.
• Excellent oral communication skills for regular interactions with laboratory staff, sponsors, states, and weatherization agencies.
• Excellent written communication skills for report and proposal writing.
• Willingness to travel for presentations and key stakeholder in‑person meetings.

• Minimum of five years of experience in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) as a trainer, energy auditor, or other weatherization technical professional.
• Familiarity with Weatherization Assistant Tools (NEAT, MHEA, MulTEA, and H&S Tool).
• Familiarity with numerical calculations and statistical data analysis.

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