Multifamily Energy Advisor, East Region

Multifamily Energy Advisor, East Region

First Service Energy is the energy management and advisory subsidiary of First Service Residential. As the trusted energy advisor, First Service Energy aims to improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions for all First Service Residential managed properties. Through energy data analysis and on‑site assessments, we identify and evaluate opportunities for energy‑efficiency improvements. First Service Energy manages one of the largest energy procurement programs for multifamily buildings, which provides our properties with significant annual energy savings.

This role will build upon the energy program established in other jurisdictions. The incumbent will work directly and indirectly with property managers, board members, and building staff in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina to advise on many aspects related to reducing energy consumption, utility costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Serve as a regional subject‑matter expert for energy and climate related questions.
• Analyze building utility price structure and consumption data (electricity, natural gas, water) for trends and anomalies.
• Perform building walk‑throughs as needed, recommend energy and water efficiency upgrades, and low‑cost/no‑cost operational improvements.
• Prepare building energy reports with estimated savings, implementation strategies, and return‑on‑investment.
• Attend board meetings as required (often at night and in‑person) to explain and pitch energy offerings.
• Create target lists of buildings based on energy spend or usage and propose services to generate savings.
• Develop high‑ROI/prescriptive measure programs for the region that will help drive energy reduction.
• Represent and present on behalf of First Service Energy at industry related events.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, municipalities, local NGOs to support energy project implementation.

• Hold one or more energy‑related certifications: CEM, EBCP, CBCP, LEED O&M.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or another related field.
• 10+ years’ experience working in building science, sustainability, energy auditing/consulting.
• Very familiar with basic and advanced building mechanical systems used in multifamily buildings (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, PTACs, thermal and DHW distribution systems, BAS, heat pumps, distributed generation).
• Able to travel to buildings in the region as needed to conduct fieldwork and attend meetings.
• Able to work in person out of our Fairfax, Virginia office 3 days per week; the other 2 days the associate may work remotely (based on performance).
• Available to attend evening board meetings and special events after 5:00 pm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to stand for 2+ hours at a time as needed.
• Physically able to climb ladders and walk interior and exterior building spaces.

• Passionate about the environment and reducing energy/carbon from buildings.
• Detail oriented and technically proficient with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experienced in energy management and carbon reduction strategies in multifamily/condominium/strata/high‑rise buildings.
• Have strong interpersonal skills to build great relationships with internal and external individuals/teams.
• Thrive on finding solutions and presenting ideas.
• Have worked with utility and provincial/state incentive programs.
• Have knowledge and can explain or advise on local energy regulations and by‑laws/ordinances in your region, including:
  • DC: BEPS & Benchmarking
  • PA:
    Philadelphia Retro‑Commissioning & Benchmarking
  • MA: BERDO & Benchmarking
• Have knowledge of electric vehicles & charging technology.
• Are very comfortable presenting technical energy information in‑person and virtually to varied audiences including client board members, internal associates, and public stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a team to accomplish goals/targets.
• Open‑minded which allows you to embrace a culture of continuous learning and sharing of ideas.