Energy Audit Engineer – ASHRAE Level I-III, Remote

You will spearhead comprehensive facility assessments, translate raw utility data into actionable insights, and craft persuasive audit reports that win executive approval. Your analyses set the groundwork for solar, HVAC retrofit, and controls projects—so rigor, clarity, and creativity matter.

Key Responsibilities  

- Conduct site inspections, equipment inventories, and occupant interviews for diverse building types.  

- Analyze interval data, utility bills, and Energy Star benchmarks to quantify baseline performance.  

- Model existing systems using eQUEST, TRACE 3D Plus, or similar building-energy software.  

- Identify, prioritize, and calculate ECMs—lighting, envelope upgrades, heat-recovery, on-site PV, battery storage.  

- Develop financial evaluations (NPV, IRR, SIR) that align with utility incentive and ESG targets.  

- Draft ASHRAE Level I, II, and III audit reports with clear narratives, calibrated models, and persuasive graphics.  

- Present findings to client stakeholders—C-suite, facility managers, financiers—driving project approval.  

- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to refine scopes of work.  

- Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and utility programs affecting energy efficiency and distributed energy resources.  

- Mentor junior auditors—review calculations, sharpen field techniques, and instill safety culture.

Essential Qualifications  

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering (or closely related field).  

- 4+ years hands-on experience in commercial/industrial energy auditing or commissioning.  

- Mastery of ASHRAE audit protocols and ANSI/ISO 50002 guidelines.  

- Proficiency with energy-modeling platforms (eQUEST, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio).  

- Advanced spreadsheet skills and familiarity with Python or R for data analytics.  

- Strong grasp of HVAC systems, BAS, lighting controls, and renewable integration.  

- Exceptional writing skills—able to condense complex findings into executive summaries.  

- Valid CEM, CEA, or PE credential (or ability to obtain within 12 months).  

- Willingness to travel up to 25 % for on-site assessments; remainder remote.  

- Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Expertise  

- Experience with Measurement & Verification per IPMVP.  

- Knowledge of demand-response strategies and FERC Order 2222 markets.  

- Familiarity with carbon accounting platforms (GHG Protocol, CDP).  

- Exposure to BIM and digital twins for retrofit planning.

Career Path & Impact  

Start as the lead auditor… evolve into a practice director shaping multi-million-dollar decarbonization portfolios. Your recommendations lower operating costs and carbon footprints—every kilowatt counts.