Remote Energy Auditor

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.  

FRESCo  is:  A  b outique consulting firm focused on  providing engineering, research, and program delivery services for a wide range of multi-unit residential,  commercial  and institutional buildings.   

Our mission is simple and ambitious:  To decarbonize and improve buildings and communities .     

Our Values  inspire and guide our work:     

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

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

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

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

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

The Role
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• Conduct energy assessments  and study site visits.  
  

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• Energy benchmarking and related analysis.  
  

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

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

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

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

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• Support  other  FRESCo  projects   and services.  
  

Experience and Qualifications:     

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• 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.   
  

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• 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.  
  

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

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

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

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

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

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• Excellent English   communication skills , including strong writing skills .  
  

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

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• 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.  
  

  Who  Y ou  A re:
 

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

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

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

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

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• A team player, but also comfortable working independently.