Multifamily Energy Advisor, East Region

FirstService Residential; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading energy management company seeks a Multifamily Energy Advisor to enhance energy efficiency across multiple states. You will collaborate with property managers to reduce energy costs while advising on environmental conservation. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, energy-related certifications, and expertise in building systems. This full-time position involves fieldwork, client presentations, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in energy auditing or consulting.
• Able to travel for fieldwork and attend evening board meetings.
• Physically able to climb ladders and walk buildings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise property managers and staff on energy consumption and cost reduction.
• Analyze building utility prices and consumption data.
• Prepare energy reports with savings estimates and strategies.

Skills

Energy-related certifications (CEM, EBCP, CBCP, LEED O&M)

Building science expertise

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with mechanical systems in multifamily buildings

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

Energy management software (e.g., EnergyCap)

Job description

Multifamily Energy Advisor, East Region

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Overview

FirstService Energy is the energy management and advisory subsidiary of FirstService Residential. As the trusted energy advisor, FirstService Energy aims to improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions for all FirstService Residential managed properties. Through energy data analysis and on‑site assessments, we identify and evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. We manage one of the largest energy procurement programs for multifamily buildings, generating significant annual energy savings.

Position Title: Director, Residential Energy Advisor, East Region

Experience being part of a high‑performing team with a fulfilling career at FirstService Energy.

Job Overview

This role builds upon the energy program established in other jurisdictions. It collaborates directly and indirectly with property managers, board members, and building staff across Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina to advise on reducing energy consumption, utility costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as a regional subject matter expert for energy and climate related questions.
• Analyze building utility price structure and consumption data (electricity, natural gas, water) for trends and anomalies.
• Perform building walk‑throughs as needed, recommend energy and water efficiency upgrades and low‑cost/no‑cost operational improvements.
• Prepare building energy reports with estimated savings, implementation strategies, and return‑on‑investment.
• Attend board meetings as required (often at night and in‑person) to explain and pitch energy offerings.
• Create target lists of buildings based on energy spend or usage and propose services to generate savings.
• Develop high ROI/prescriptive measure programs for the region that will help drive energy reduction.
• Represent and present on behalf of FirstService Energy at industry related events.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, municipalities, and local NGOs to support energy project implementation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold one or more energy‑related certifications: CEM, EBCP, CBCP, LEED O&M.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or another related field.
• 10+ years’ experience working in building science, sustainability, energy auditing/consulting.
• Very familiar with basic and advanced building mechanical systems used in multifamily buildings (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, PTACs, thermal and DHW distribution systems, BAS, heat pumps, distributed generation).
• Able to travel to buildings in the region as needed to conduct fieldwork and attend meetings.
• Able to work in person out of our Fairfax, Virginia office 3 days per week; the other 2 days the associate may work remotely based on performance.
• Available to attend evening board meetings and special events after 5:00 pm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to stand for 2+ hours at a time as needed.
• Physically able to climb ladders and walk interior and exterior building spaces.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about the environment and reducing energy/carbon from buildings.
• Detail oriented and technically proficient with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experienced in energy management and carbon reduction strategies in multifamily/condominium/strata/high‑rise buildings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build great relationships with internal and external individuals/teams.
• Thrives on finding solutions and presenting ideas.
• Has worked with utility and provincial/state incentive programs.
• Has knowledge and can explain or advise on local energy regulations and by‑laws/ordinances in your region including:
• DC: BEPS & Benchmarking
• PA: Philadelphia Retro‑Commissioning & Benchmarking
• MA: BERDO & Benchmarking
• Has knowledge of electric vehicles & charging technology.
• Very comfortable presenting technical energy information in‑person and virtually to varied audiences including client board members, internal associates, and public stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a team to accomplish goals/targets.
• Open‑minded which allows you to embrace a culture of continuous learning and sharing of ideas.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Energy and Project Management related software (e.g., EnergyCap)
• Experience in selling energy management services

Benefits

• Full comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance and benefits from our employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match.

Compensation Range

$90,000‑110,000 annually

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology