Energy Auditor/Analyst

CNT Energy is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners and communities through energy efficiency and conservation. CNT Energy is experiencing rapid growth in 3 main areas:

1. Residential Real-Time Electricity Pricing and Smart Grid Development,
2. Energy Efficiency in Residential and Commercial Buildings, and
3. Community Energy Planning and Energy Information Center.

CNT Energy is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a 31-year old nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the development and perpetuation of vibrant urban communities that are both environmentally and economically sustainable, both in the Chicago region and throughout the United States.

Position Overview: 

The Energy Auditor/Analyst will work primarily on the Energy Savers Program providing technical assistance to affordable, multi-family building owners. The Energy Auditor will conduct energy audits, complete energy modeling of buildings and assist Energy Savers management to oversee all aspects of energy efficiency retrofit projects. The energy auditing role includes analyzing existing properties to evaluate the current and potential energy usage of multi-family rental buildings via a variety of evaluation tools, including utility bill analysis, comprehensive on-site audits, energy modeling and baseline analysis.

The Energy Analyst will interface directly with multi-family rental building owners, contractors and property managers to support and direct their efforts to achieve significant improvement in building performance. The position is based in Chicago but will provide assistance to properties across Cook & Lake Counties and other areas.

Accountability:

The Energy Auditor reports directly to the Energy Efficiency Programs Director of CNT Energy.

The auditor will work closely with CNT Energy's Construction Manager as well as other staff.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site energy audits of residential, commercial and other buildings
• Use of energy simulation software to estimate energy usage
• Work with project partners throughout energy retrofit process Construction Manager, and Client in developing work plans for retrofits.
• Conduct building energy performance monitoring.
• Assist Construction Manager in coordinating project inspection.
• Provide technical consulting to project participants, i.e. property owners, property managers, developers and other project partners
• Write reports according to program guidelines
• Write specifications for energy conservation measures
• Communicate effectively with Owners, Contractors, CNT staff and other project partners.
• Contribute to efforts related to outreach strategies and recruitment of property owners
• Communicate with contractors and oversee construction management as necessary
• Contribute to other CNT Energy Efforts as required

Compensation: This is an Exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply: 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history. No phone calls please.  

Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.