HERS Rater I / Building Science Assistant

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Northampton; Hybrid; USD 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consulting company is seeking an entry-level consultant to focus on HERS ratings for single family homes. This role offers immense growth potential towards becoming a Certified Passive House Consultant. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, creating models, and providing project management advice while working in a supportive team. Located in downtown Northampton with a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development and career advancement

Opportunity to participate in a bonus program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, architecture, or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and lighting plans.
• Perform HERS ratings for single family homes.
• Create 3D Sketchup models.

Skills

Sketchup

Interest in energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering, architecture, or similar

Job description

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

We offer:

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Friendly and knowledgeable coworkers

• Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of office time, field time, and remote time

• Great office location in downtown Northampton

• Professional development and career advancement

• Opportunity to participate in a bonus program

How to Apply

To apply, send cover letter and a resume to:

Mark Newey, Managing Principal

Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc.

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Salary $62500.00 Degree Requirement Bachelors Link to original posting https://www.airtightenergy.com/careers Contact Information Contact name Mark Newey Contact email [e-mail] Contact phone [phone]