Energy Auditor - Multi-Family and Commercial Buildings

The Energy Auditor will support FRESCo’s diverse building energy and decarbonization retrofit projects and programs with a priority focus on fieldwork, energy audits, energy benchmarking, supporting other studies, communicating with clients and producing professional energy efficiency reports. This is a role for someone who has a strong initiative, willing to regularly travel locally and who has a passion for making a difference in our communities by improving buildings.

• Thrivability:
  We pursue work that helps our environment, community and clients thrive.

• Excellence:
  We are committed to using our unique expertise to provide our clients with high value and quality.

• Do the Right Thing:
  We act with integrity 100% of the time. While we are flexible in project delivery, we never compromise our values.

• Collaboration:
  
  We work collaboratively with each other, our clients, competitors, and the broader community.

• Solutions-Focused:
  We are passionate about developing and implementing solutions to big challenges.

• Conduct energy assessments and study site visits.

• Energy benchmarking and related analysis.

• Conduct technical analysis independently and under the supervision of senior engineers/energy managers.

• Produce professional energy assessment/study reports and other construction documents independently, and in collaboration with other team members.

• Communicate with clients, vendors, and contractors in person, via phone, and in writing.

• Conduct research and analysis on topics related to energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization.

• Support other FRESCo projects and services.

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Systems (e.g., BCIT diploma), or Engineering (mechanical or electrical), Energy Management (e.g., BCIT or similar) or other equivalent education or experience.

• Experience, or capacity to develop experience quickly, with conducting energy assessments and/or studies in multi-family and/or commercial facilities including site visits/data collection, analysis and professional report generation.

• Familiarity with building retrofit or construction projects, ideally in multi-unit residential and commercial buildings.

• Familiarity with multi-unit residential/commercial building HVAC systems required.

• Familiarity with building electrical systems and building enclosure is an asset.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, with intermediate + proficiency in Excel.

• Experience using tools to support energy analysis and reporting (list tools you are familiar with).

• Excellent English communication skills, including strong writing skills.

• Energy modelling skills an asset (list software applications you are familiar with).

• Valid class five B.C. driver’s license.

• Own a vehicle, able and willing to travel for site visits locally regularly and occasionally on multi-day trips to non-local areas.

• Based in Metro Vancouver, BC or demonstrate concrete plan to relocate to this area.

• Desire and ability to work from home full-time (i.e. have dedicated workspace).

• Proactive self-starter with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (within Canada), some weekend travel and flight travel will be required.

• A team player, but also comfortable working independently.

• Methodological approach to completing projects from start to finish within set timelines and excellent attention to detail.

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues through teamwork, respect, and clear and effective communication.

• Work well under pressure and know how to balance timeline expectations with quality results.

• Able to pass a criminal record check.

• Ability to assess and execute time-sensitive action items, shift focus between…