Energy Auditor and Decarbonization Planner

Experience Level: Junior-Intermediate

Compensation Range: $65,000-$80,000

The Energy Auditor and Building Decarbonization Planner will support FRESCo’s diverse building energy and decarbonization retrofit projects and programs with a priority focus on fieldwork, energy audits, supporting feasibility 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 boutique 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: 

• Thrivability: We pursue work that helps our environment, community and clients thrive.
• Excellence: We are committed to using our unique expertise to provide our clients with high value and quality. 
• Do the Right Thing: We act with integrity 100% of the time. While we are flexible in project delivery, we never compromise our values.
• Collaboration: We work collaboratively with each other, our clients, competitors, and the broader community.
• Solutions-Focused: We are passionate about developing and implementing solutions to big challenges.  

The Role and Responsibilities  

• Conduct energy assessments and study site visits.
• Conduct technical analysis independently and under the supervision of senior engineers/energy managers.
• Produce professional energy assessment/study reports and other construction documents independently, and in collaboration with other team members.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and contractors in person, via phone, and in writing.
• Conduct research and analysis on topics related to energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization.
• Support other FRESCo projects and services.

 Experience and Qualifications: 

• 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with building retrofit or construction projects, ideally in multi-unit residential and commercial buildings.
• Familiarity with multi-unit residential/commercial building HVAC systems required.
• Familiarity with building electrical systems and building enclosure is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, with intermediate + proficiency in Excel.
• Experience using tools to support energy analysis and reporting (list tools you are familiar with)
• Excellent English communication skills, including strong writing skills.
• Energy modelling skills an asset (list software applications you are familiar with).
• 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 You Are:

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

• Desire and ability to work from home full-time (i.e. have dedicated workspace).   
• Proactive self-starter with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (within Canada), some weekend travel and flight travel will be required.
• A team player, but also comfortable working independently.
• Able to pass a criminal record check.
• Methodological approach to completing projects from start to finish within set timelines and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues through teamwork, respect, and clear and effective communication.
• Work well under pressure and know how to balance timeline expectations with quality results.
• Ability to assess and execute time-sensitive action items, shift focus between changing priorities and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Have a passion for making positive change and a strong desire to work on improving buildings. 

 Why Join FRESCo?

• Work from home/flexible hours.
• Amazing work culture.
• Competitive salary.
• Competitive benefits (health plan & spending account, life & disability insurance, 3 weeks’ vacation).
• Professional development opportunities
• Be a part of a collaborative, inclusive, supportive, diverse and dynamic team.

Apply: If you have the required experience AND are based in British Columbia, Canada (either living in Metro Vancouver or planning to move there), please apply by June 15, 2025.

We encourage early applications as interviews may commence prior to posting deadline.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for consideration will be contacted. Please note that only those already entitled to work in Canada legally need apply. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.