Home Energy Auditor​/Building Performance Consultant

EDGE Energy is a nationally recognized leader in home performance, building electrification, and energy efficiency retrofits across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.

Founded in 2006, EDGE is a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year
.

Unlike traditional energy audit firms, EDGE Energy is a fully integrated contractor with in-house:

• Master HVAC
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Solar teams
• Weatherization

This allows us to design and implement whole-home solutions
, not just write reports. Our projects range from targeted efficiency upgrades to deep energy retrofits and full electrification of homes
.

EDGE Energy is hiring a Home Energy Auditor / Building Performance Consultant to perform comprehensive home energy audits and guide homeowners toward high-impact improvements.

This role combines:

• consulting with homeowners
• designing real-world solutions

You will evaluate homes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help homeowners move forward with upgrades such as:

• insulation and air sealing
• heat pumps and HVAC modernization
• electrical upgrades
• electrification and fuel switching
• integration with solar

This is not a report-only audit role. You will work closely with our in-house construction teams to ensure solutions are practical, buildable, and impactful.

Conduct comprehensive in-home energy audits using diagnostic testing including blower door testing and system inspections. Evaluate homes holistically including:

• building envelope
• insulation and air leakage
• HVAC systems
• electrical capacity
• combustion safety
• electrification readiness

Develop custom improvement pathways for homeowners.

Explain findings clearly and help homeowners understand their options.

Document field data accurately in internal systems and program portals.

Coordinate with in-house trades to ensure recommended solutions are technically sound.

Support projects from initial audit through homeowner commitment.

Manage a strong inbound pipeline of homeowner consultations.

Most energy auditors stop  EDGE Energy, you:

• Design solutions that actually get built
• Work alongside licensed in-house trades
• Contribute to deep energy retrofits
• Help accelerate building electrification
• See the real-world impact of your work

If you enjoy technical problem solving and systems thinking
, this role offers significant growth.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• enjoys understanding how homes and systems work
• likes solving technical problems
• is comfortable speaking with homeowners
• values detail, accuracy, and documentation
• wants to build expertise in building science and electrification

We are open to training strong candidates from related fields such as:

• Home inspectors
• HVAC technicians or installers
• Construction professionals
• Weatherization technicians
• Building science / sustainability graduates

BPI certification is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

EDGE Energy provides training and certification support.

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Reliable access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, and confined spaces
• Comfortable performing physical field work and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency (Google Workspace, mobile apps, CRM systems)

• Building science, energy auditing, or home performance
• Construction, HVAC, or building systems knowledge
• BPI certifications (Energy Auditor, Building Analyst, Envelope Professional)

Total Compensation: $70,000 - $120,000+

• Base salary based on experience
• Commission on projects
• Performance bonuses
• Additional benefits include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid training and professional certifications (BPI, CEUs)
• Top performers regularly exceed six-figure compensation.

Full-time - hybrid in the field / work from home or office

Monday - Friday

Typical hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Occasional early mornings or evenings may be required.

• EDGE Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.