Lead Project Assessor – Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct facility condition assessments, Property Condition Assessments, ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits, accessibility evaluations, mechanical assessments, space utilization studies, and various other building evaluation services.

• Perform client-facing on-site evaluations and compile detailed written technical reports.

• Execute diagnostic assessments of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS/BAS) and pinpoint opportunities for operational enhancements.

• Discover energy and water conservation possibilities and compute anticipated savings and return on investment.

• Carry out utility allowance studies, Statements of Energy Performance, ENERGY STAR benchmarking, carbon benchmarking, and related analyses of building performance.

• Formulate recommendations that support sustainability, ESG reporting, decarbonization efforts, and Net Zero initiatives.

• Engage in building energy modeling utilizing TREAT, eQUEST, DesignBuilder, Wrightsoft, RemRate, Trane TRACE, or equivalent platforms.

• Scrutinize building condition surveys, appraisals, energy assessments, benchmarking reports, and accessibility evaluations.

• Compile inventories of equipment and building components, documenting building systems, operating conditions, and deficiencies.

• Assess system type, condition, remaining useful life, operational performance, and significant physical deficiencies through observations, interviews, utility analysis, and field investigations.

• Provide planning-level recommendations for repairs, replacements, and energy improvements, complete with cost estimates for capital improvement strategies.

• Execute physical surveys of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and site components.

• Gather field data to support lifecycle cost analysis, capital planning, and energy conservation recommendations.

• Examine construction drawings, maintenance records, utility data, repair histories, warranties, and capital improvement documentation.

• Collaborate with internal technical teams on multidisciplinary assessment initiatives.

• Meet expectations for productivity, report quality, and client service.

• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to company policies, quality standards, SOPs, and safety protocols.

• Travel by air, vehicle, or train to client locations across the United States, up to approximately 50% of work time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience; OR five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in lieu of a degree.

• Familiarity with Facility Condition Assessments, capital planning, reserve studies, and Asset Management services.

• Understanding of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building envelope, lighting, and controls.

• Knowledge of ASHRAE energy auditing methodologies and principles of building performance.

• Acquainted with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BEMS) and building control mechanisms.

• Experience in utility benchmarking, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, utility allowance studies, carbon benchmarking, and sustainability reporting.

• Proficient in using energy modeling software such as eQUEST, DesignBuilder, TREAT, Trane TRACE, Wrightsoft, RemRate, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and communication capabilities.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AssetCalc, Quire, and other business-specific software.

• Ability to operate an electronic tablet for field data collection.

• Preferred: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP), Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), BPI Multifamily Building Analyst, LEED Green Associate or LEED AP, WELL AP, or other sustainability credentials.

• Capability to perform necessary physical and environmental tasks, including walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working in crawl spaces and near energized electrical components, occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds, operating a motor vehicle, and traveling to client sites across the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.