The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is looking for dedicated and knowledgeable professionals to develop exam questions for the Home Energy Professionals Single Family Energy Auditor (EA) and Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certifications.  AEE is dedicated to developing certifications that enhance home energy efficiency and appreciate individuals who are passionate about the field.  This volunteer committee offers an opportunity to contribute to the standards of excellence in the energy efficiency industry.

  • Home Energy Professionals Single Family Energy Auditor: An experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. The EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Quality Control Inspector: A residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client. 

Professional Categories 

The following professional categories of subject matter expert (SME) representation are needed:

  • Trainer: Individuals involved in the training of weatherization and residential energy auditing and quality control inspectors.
  • Retrofit Energy Professional: Includes auditors, estimators, home inspectors and contractors.
  • Program Management: Includes individuals employed from state or federal regulatory agencies, coordinators or individuals from trade associations or other organizations.

 

Qualifications

  • Must hold the EA, QCI or other relevant certification.  
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.  
  • Subject matter experts must agree to sign a non-disclosure agreement, which includes conflict of interest and a Code of Ethics. 

Responsibilities

  • Develop new test questions. 
  • Develop the EA Field Guide.
  • Review psychometric data on test questions. 
  • Evaluate test performance. 
  • Ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with industry standards. 

Time Commitment

  • Our meetings will be held via Zoom.  There will be approximately one 2-hour orientation meeting in November and weekly meetings or homework assignments over a three-month period.
  • At the conclusion, help establish the passing score for the exam.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about advancing the EA and QCI certifications, please submit an online form: AEE EA and QCI Call for SMEs by Friday, October 18, 2024. If you have additional Questions, please contact Katy Meyer. Participants will be notified by mid-November of the next steps.