Home Energy Auditor (Field- Based)

ICF; Waldorf (MD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer opportunities

Donation matching

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Residential Energy Auditor (Field-Based) to perform in-home energy assessments across southern Maryland, including White Plains, Hughesville, and surrounding areas. This role combines field work with remote coordination, delivering energy-saving recommendations and customer guidance.

Responsibilities include air leakage testing, data collection, and installation of simple efficiency measures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years in energy, HVAC or construction preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to install simple home items with training.
• Able to pass MVR and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home energy assessments in residential spaces (attics, basements, crawl spaces).
• Perform initial air leakage testing and inspect existing equipment.
• Identify main energy consumption drivers in homes.
• Install energy-saving measures (LEDs, showerheads, etc.).
• Troubleshoot comfort issues and summarize opportunities for customers.
• Collect data accurately and enter into modeling software.
• Engage with homeowners, answer questions on energy efficiency and next steps.
• Promote energy-saving measures and assist with financial or technical resources.
• Coordinate field inspections and customer surveys as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Installation basics

Driving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Residential Energy Auditor (Field-Based)

Energy Efficiency

Location: Southern Maryland locations to include; White Plains, Hughesville, Prince Frederick and Leonardtown (Field + Remote)

Ready to make a difference? Join our team of dedicated Residential Energy Auditors conducting residential energy audits in southern Maryland! Combine your expertise in residential energy efficiency with superior customer service to deliver energy savings, comfort solutions, and other recommendations to program participants. In this role, you’ll enjoy a field-based, independent, and flexible work schedule that allows you to experience something new every day!

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct home energy assessments in residential homes, entering attics, basements and crawl spaces.
• Perform initial air leakage testing, and visual inspection of existing equipment within the home.
• Investigate main drivers of energy consumption in a given home.
• Install instant savings measures such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), showerheads and other energy savings devices.
• Troubleshoot comfort issues and prepare customer report summarizing opportunities found during visit.
• Complete detailed and accurate data collection and enter the data in the utility modeling software.
• Interact with homeowners and tenants, answering questions regarding energy efficiency and recommended next steps.
• Promote and encourage adoption of energy saving measures recommended in the home energy assessment.
• Provide or refer customers to technical, administrative and financial assistance.
• Coordinate with program Quality Assurance activities such as field inspections and customer surveys.

What We Need You To Have (minimum Qualifications)

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of professional work experience; preferably in Energy, HVAC or Construction
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to install basic home items such as light bulbs, showerheads, and potentially thermostats with training
• Able to lift boxes no heavier than 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking, standing, above head arm movements
• Must be able to pass an MVR and background check

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience promoting energy efficiency in the residential sector
• BPI certified Building Analyst or Energy Auditor
• Experience with energy modeling software
• Understanding of building science applications or construction background
• Experience with the home improvement market in Maryland (direct experience in production, administration or sales, or experience working with home improvement industry at a utility, public agency or non-governmental organization)
• Advanced knowledge of residential energy‑efficient technologies
• Customer service and/or sales conversion experience

Compensation

Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $65,000 to $70 range. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s location, experience, and other relevant factors.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H‑1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrights or our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

$50,605.00 - $86,028.00

Maryland Remote Office (MD99)