Weatherization Assistance Program Project Manager

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Contributory Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Generous Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a technical professional focused on residential energy audit development, weatherization program R&D, and training. The role emphasizes improving WA Helpdesk, refining audit tools, and supporting WAP training networks across grantees and providers.

Responsibilities include evaluating program efficacy, conducting research on savings and safe weatherization practices, and delivering written reports and talks to sponsors and partners. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related discipline with relevant program experience.
• MS in a scientific/engineering or related discipline with required years of experience.
• Experience with buildings energy efficiency programs and weatherization.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to the WA Helpdesk platform, including automation enhancements.
• Identify and specify improvements to the audit tool suite and oversee their development.
• Support the transition of NEAT and MHEA to Energy‑Plus in WAP tools.
• Provide technical assistance and training resources to WAP providers, grantees, and WAweb users.
• Write and present technical reports and conference papers on applied research.
• Collaborate with program managers and sponsors on new weatherization initiatives.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Weatherization

Excel

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in engineering or related

MS in related discipline

Tools

NEAT

MHEA

MulTEA

H&S Tool

Job description

Overview

The Integrated Building Deployment and Analysis (IBDA) Group within the Buildings and Transportation Sciences Division (BTSD) of the Energy Science and Technology (ESTD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a technical professional focused on residential energy audit development and training, as well as applied research and development related to residential weatherization programs. The IBDA Group works to optimize the energy performance of residential buildings and weatherization programs through applied research, technical assistance, technology deployment, and program evaluation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, improvement, and automation of the public-facing technical assistance platform WA Helpdesk.
• Identify and specify improvements to the existing suite of audit tools, propose implementation improvements, and oversee final development of approved improvements through a team of software developers.
• Support the WAP network of WAweb users through the transition of NEAT and MHEA to the use of the Energy‑Plus simulation engine.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the WAP Training Providers network.
• Provide technical assistance and training resources to WAP Grantees, local WAP implementers (WAweb users), and WAP training centers on the web-based suite of audit tools.
• Conduct research on household direct savings associated with residential measures implemented under the WAP and determine how monetary savings can be incorporated into existing WAP implementation.
• Assist in research on safe weatherization practices, especially involving vermiculite insulation.
• Manage evaluation of efficacy of the current quality assurance processes implemented within WAP in accordance with the Quality Work Plan.
• Support projects and collaborate with research staff and partner organizations on future research initiatives.
• Write technical reports, conference papers, and/or scientific journal articles summarizing applied research and evaluations.
• Present research results to laboratory staff, sponsors, industry, and academia through invited talks, conference presentations, and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with program managers, network with related organizations, and interact with sponsors on new program development opportunities related to energy audits and weatherization program implementation.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in engineering, science, or related discipline, or an MS in a scientific, engineering, social science or related discipline with at least five years (BS) or four years (MS) of relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience with buildings energy efficiency programs, management, or projects.
• Knowledge of building science, weatherization, and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with residential energy modeling software and analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work creatively and cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Curiosity about program processes and implementation practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support team building, partnering, leadership, and weatherization network interactions.
• Excellent oral communication skills for regular interactions with laboratory staff, sponsors, states, and weatherization agencies.
• Excellent written communication skills for report and proposal writing.
• Willingness to travel for presentations and key stakeholder in‑person meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) as a trainer, energy auditor, or other weatherization technical professional.
• Familiarity with Weatherization Assistant Tools (NEAT, MHEA, MulTEA, and H&S Tool).
• Familiarity with numerical calculations and statistical data analysis.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification is required. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and DOE Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post‑employment background investigation. New employees must complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check, including a declaration of illegal drug activities. Foreign national candidates who have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years must obtain a Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT‑Battelle is an E‑Verify employer.