Home Energy Assessor

Resource Innovations is seeking a Home Energy Assessor to join our growing team in Michigan. In this role you will be responsible for delivering high-quality in-home energy audits and ensuring quality control for a residential natural gas energy efficiency program. You are a customer-focused technician educated in BPI standards and related certifications who will be conducting comprehensive in-home energy audits and collaborating with community-based organizations and contractor networks. Your oversight will extend to residential weatherization, HVAC, and water heating installation inspections, as you review QA/QC findings to ensure program integrity. Working with partners to identify and implement effective solutions based on audit findings and client feedback will be key to your success. Additionally, you will collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Resource Innovations’ program solutions. 

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in energy auditing or related fields, along with established relationships within housing, rebate/incentive programs, and community development. Strong leadership skills, a focus on team building and customer service, and knowledge of relevant standards and practices are essential. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities will set you apart.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform on-site residential energy audits, including HVAC systems, insulation, lighting, appliances, and building envelope in accordance with program requirements.
• Use diagnostic tools such as blower doors, duct blasters, watt meters, thermal guns, etc. to assess air leakage and energy performance.
• Collect and analyze utility data, homeowner usage patterns, and building specifications.
• Utilize provided software tools to input all above data and prioritize recommendations for energy-saving improvements.
• Educate homeowners and residents about energy-saving opportunities, rebates, and best practices.
• Perform post-installation inspections to verify completion and effectiveness of energy upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and program requirements.
• Collaborate with contractors, community-based organizations, utility representatives, and program managers as needed.