What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Advisor position at Willdan Group, Inc.?
Willdan Lighting & Electric, a division of Willdan Group Inc., currently has openings for Energy Advisors. The Energy Advisor conducts high-level energy assessments and engages customers and contractors to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements. This role supports program delivery by collecting site data, educating customers, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of energy-saving measures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and contractors, ensuring clear and consistent communication between all parties, including the program implementation team.
- Regularly meet with contractors, customers, and distributors to provide updates on program changes, requirements, and opportunities.
- Perform high-level energy assessments of buildings, evaluating systems such as lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and controls to identify energy-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop scopes of work and support project delivery.
- Educate customers on energy efficiency technologies, incentives, and program benefits.
- Perform customer walk-throughs to align solutions with customer goals.
- Document findings and input data into energy assessment tools.
- Travel to site locations as needed (primarily local).
- Promote safe work practices in accordance with all regulations.
- Support pre-, on-site, and post-installation verification.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania.
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years of lighting, HVAC or refrigeration systems audit experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience desired but not a necessity.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to climb a ladder.
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite - Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Previous inventory management experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving, conceptual thinking, planning and analytical skills.
- Ability to learn and use company software programs / apps to complete work as necessary.
- Outstanding client facing and interaction skills.
- Ability to stand and climb up and down ladders for extended periods of time (Up to 8 hrs./day).
- Ability to work individually or collaboratively in a positive team environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines including paperwork and reports.
- Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 100% of the time but primarily local).
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Willdan Lighting & Electric participates in E-Verify.