Building Performance Field Tech

Southern Energy Management; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Southern Energy Management in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area is hiring a full-time Building Performance Field Technician to perform inspections, diagnostic tests, and collect field data for energy certifications such as Energy Star and LEED for Homes.

The role involves in-home assessments, testing for air and duct leakage, and coordinating with builders to meet energy efficiency goals, with a company vehicle provided and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fast and accurate data entry.
• Ability to work outdoors and in confined spaces.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with energy efficiency concepts and codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new residential buildings for energy features and code compliance.
• Perform diagnostic testing for air and duct leakage to assess energy performance.
• Communicate with home builders/trades to meet energy goals.
• Enter field data accurately into energy modeling software.

Skills

Data entry

Driving experience

Outdoor work

Energy efficiency knowledge

Tools

iOS

MS Excel

Energy modeling software

Job description

Building Performance Field Technician

Full-time $17.00 - $24.00 / hour - based in or around The Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)

Company vehicle and equipment provided – start and stop from home

Outstanding benefits package (health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, vision, dental, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more)

Opportunity to work at a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good that was named INC Best Place to Work

Opportunity to bring your passion for sustainability and clean energy to work

Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a full‑time Home Performance Field Technician to perform visual inspections, diagnostic testing, collecting field data and verifying single‑family homes to various energy and green certifications such as Energy Star, NGBS, LEED for Homes and more.

Daily Job Duties

• Inspect new residential buildings for code compliance and energy efficient construction features including framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC
• Perform diagnostic testing for whole house air leakage and duct leakage in new homes to calculate energy efficiency performance
• Communicate directly with home builders and trades, to help them meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
• Accurate, real‑time entry of field data into energy modeling software

Required Qualifications

• Fast and accurate data entry
• Computer and software skills: Technical proficiency and basic computer skills are a must. Experience with iOS, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and energy modeling software is preferred
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 feet unassisted
• Ability to work outdoors, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces and attics
• Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience (5+ preferred)Driving record that meets our insurance criteriaCandidates with 3-5 years of licensed driving experience will be considered based on insurance approval

Preferred Certifications And Experience

• OSHA 10 certification
• HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation
• High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Safety is our top priority, and all drivers receive comprehensive training and support.

SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members -- seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.

Compensation details:

17-24 Hourly Wage