BUILDING ENERGY / DECARBONIZATION

Position: Energy / Decarbonization Specialist
Company: FRESCo
Location: 100% remote work, but based in Metro Vancouver BC

Experience Level: Junior-Intermediate
Compensation Range: $65,000-$80,000

The Energy/Decarbonization Specialists will support FRESCo’s diverse building decarbonization projects and programs with a priority focus on fieldwork, energy, and feasibility assessments, communicating with clients and producing professional energy efficiency reports. This is a role for someone who has a strong initiative and who has a passion for making a difference in our communities through decarbonization and energy efficiency.

About FRESCo

We are a boutique consulting firm focused on:

• Providing decarbonization, energy, electrical and mechanical engineering services for the multi-unit residential, commercial, and institutional building sectors. Designing and delivering innovative pilot programs, such as the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator (RARA) and the Climate Action Property Tax Exception Program.
• Growing a multidisciplinary team to integrate the learnings from our research, program design and delivery, and energy/mechanical/electrical engineering to bring decarbonization projects into reality.
• FRESCo offers a positive, flexible remote workplace with proactive and collaborative teams, and opportunities for professional growth.

Our Mission is simple and ambitious: To decarbonize and improve buildings and communities.

Our Values inspire and guide our work:

• Solutions-Focused: We are passionate about developing and implementing solutions to big challenges.
• Thrivability: We pursue work that helps our environment, community and clients thrive.
• Collaboration: We work collaboratively with each other, our clients, competitors, and the broader community.
• Excellence: We are committed to using our unique expertise to provide our clients with high value and quality.
• Fulfilling Work: We provide our team with opportunities to learn and grow with work that is fun, flexible, and meaningful.

The Role and Responsibilities

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

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 feasibility studies in multi-family and/or commercial facilities including data collection and analysis and professional report generation.
• Familiarity with building HVAC systems required
• Familiarity with building electrical systems and building enclosure is an asset
• Familiarity with building retrofit or construction projects, ideally in multi-unit residential and commercial buildings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, with intermediate + proficiency in Excel.
• Experience developing tools to support energy analysis and reporting, including using python or software tools is an asset.
• Energy modelling skills an asset (list software applications you are familiar with).

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. A team player, but also comfortable working independently.
• Valid class five B.C. driver’s license. Own a vehicle, able and willing to travel for site visits (occasionally on multi-day trips).
• 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.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Work hard, but also prioritize work-life balance.
• Have a passion for making positive change and a strong desire to work on addressing climate change, decarbonization, and improving housing and communities.
• Share our company mission and values.

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 at http://www.frescoltd.ca/about/careers/ by MAY 3, 2024.

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.

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