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HERS Rater I / Building Science Assistant

Massachusetts Clean Energy

Northampton

Hybrid

USD 63,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in energy efficiency seeks a motivated individual for an entry-level position focused on HERS ratings and Passive House consulting. This role offers tremendous growth potential, allowing you to evolve into a Certified Passive House Consultant. You'll engage in diverse tasks such as reviewing architectural plans, creating 3D models, and performing energy testing. With a friendly team and a hybrid work environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact on climate change. Join a dynamic company that values professional development and offers a supportive work culture.

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Friendly coworkers

Hybrid work arrangement

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 year of experience required.
Experience with Sketchup and interest in energy efficiency is essential.

Review architectural plans and perform HERS ratings for homes.
Create 3D models and assist with energy modeling and testing.

HERS ratings

3D modeling (Sketchup)

Project management

Building science

Energy efficiency

Bachelor of Science in science, engineering, architecture, or building technology

Sketchup

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job Details

Job type: Full Time

Region: Pioneer Valley

Location (City): Northampton

Job category: Consulting

Sector: Energy Efficiency

Job Intro

Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc. is a small but growing company that provides HERS ratings, Passive House consulting and verification, and energy code assistance to developers, architects, contractors and others involved in the design and construction of multifamily buildings, single family homes, and commercial buildings.

This entry-level position will focus on HERS ratings for single family homes and providing support to other staff performing Passive House consulting and verification for multifamily and commercial buildings. This position has tremendous growth potential; successful candidate could become a Certified Passive House Consultant or Passive House Verifier over the next few years.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Reviewing architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and lighting plans and specifications
Performing take-offs of envelope, mechanical, plumbing, and lighting systems
Creating 3D Sketchup models of single family, multifamily, and commercial buildings
Assisting with whole building energy modeling and thermal bridge modeling
Performing HERS ratings of single family homes
Providing project management and building science advice for single family home projects
Performing on-site inspections for single family homes
Performing blower door, duct leakage, and ventilation testing using diagnostic equipment

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering, architecture, building technology, or similar
Minimum of 1 year of work experience, preferably in design, construction, energy efficiency, engineering, or project management
Experience using Sketchup to create 3D models
Interest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and minimizing global climate change
Located within 50 miles of Northampton, Massachusetts and willing to work in our office 1-3 days per week
Ability to take the next scheduled NEHERS Alliance Rater Training
Use of a personal vehicle for work and a good driving record

Benefits

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