Field Inspector, Mass Save

Abode Energy Management; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k with match

Parental Leave

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Abode EnergyManagement is seeking a Field Inspector for the Mass Save program. This field-based role requires visiting 4+ homes daily, coordinating with contractors to ensure quality and compliance, and traveling across the state.

The ideal candidate has hands-on building science experience and a BA-P certification (or ability to obtain one through Abode). Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests (combustion safety, blower door, infrared scans), data entry for project tracking, and

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of residential building science required.
• BA-P certification required (certification can be obtained through Abode).
• Experience with Mass Save preferred; prior heat pump installer/inspector roles ideal.
• Familiarity with heat pump design and installation best practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple homes each weekday for inspections.
• Coordinate with contractors and customers to ensure quality.
• Conduct diagnostic tests (combustion safety, blower door, infrared scans).
• Analyze measures for program eligibility and sound building science.
• Create reports grading completed work and trigger callbacks.
• Enter data into electronic forms for project tracking.

Skills

Building science

Communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) helpful

Education

BA-P Certification (BPI Building Analyst Professional)

Mass Save experience preferred

Job description

Position DescriptionSeptember2026

Field Inspector, Mass Save
Field based position, visiting 4 or more homes a day
IdeallylocatedbetweenMetrowestand Worcester

Want to join a company thatdoesgood for the world? Do you care about the work you do and its impact on the future of our planet? Do you want caring coworkers anda good work/life balance? Join the Abode EnergyManagement (Abode)team, where youwon’tever want to leave.We’refun, kind, passionate, progressive, and innovative. We are a fast-growing energy efficiency program implementor in the northeast, focusing on electrification and heat pump adoption.

Summary/Objective

Abode oversees Trade Allies (contractorsincludingheat pumpinstallersandHome Performance Contractors) providing residential energy assessment,weatherization services, and Heat Pumpsfor the Mass Save program. This position helps ensure quality delivery of these services by conducting in-depth inspections of projects undertaken for this program through a blend of field visits (both in-process and post-completion) and reviews of photo-documentation of installationsfor Home Energy Assessments,Weatherization work,and Heat Pump installations.This is a terrific opportunity for someone withprevioushands-on experience in residential energyefficiency contractingorheat pump installationto worklargely independentlyin the field to ensure impactful delivery of these services.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the FieldInspectionManager, Field Inspectors partner withcontractors, residential customers, and Abode office staff to ensure that work completed under the Mass Save program meets program standards, is high quality, and delivers a great customer experience. Toaccomplishthis, responsibilities include:

• Staying current with Mass Save program rules and best practices.Abode willprovide up-fronttraining asneededalong withongoingtraining andresources.
• Communicating regularly with Abode field and office staff as needed, including regularly scheduled virtual meetings as well as periodic meetings at Abode headquarters.
• Traveling (using personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement) to multiple homes (typically 4 or more) each weekday throughout the state (typically concentrated in a geographic region) for inspections.
• Providing real-time feedback and guidance tocontractorfield crewsregardingproject scope or implementation to ensure theyare in compliance withprogram and best practice guidelines (including safety).
• Responding to and helping to address customer concerns about projects.
• Conducting diagnostic testing (e.g.combustion safety, blower door, and infrared scans) to assess the potential health risks and efficacy of work scoped or completed bycontractors.
• Collecting and entering data into the company’s electronic forms for project tracking.
• Analyzing recommended and installed measures for program eligibility, sound building science, and suitable installation techniques.
• Creating comprehensive reports shared withcontractorsand Program Administrators that grade completed work, and when necessary, require call-back’s.
• Other duties that may be assigned to you as Abodecontinuesto evolve.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of residential building scienceisrequired.
  • BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P)required(certification can be obtained through Abode).
  • Experience withMassSave isstronglypreferred;previousexperience servicing as aHeat Pump installer,Crew Lead, Energy Specialist, or Inspector in the Mass Save program is ideal.
  • Familiarity with heat pump design and installation best practices and/or experience installing, commissioning, servicing, or inspecting residential heat pump systemsisstrongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate on-job concerns with crews and homeowners, as well as to communicate post-job concerns in a professional manner with Abode staff and participating contractors to address and improve work quality.
• Basic computerproficiencyincludingMicrosoftApps and phone and tablet-based data collectionrequired.
• Collaborative teamplayer,brings a positive can-do attitude. Calm, even temperament suited to dealing with customer service issues.
• A self-starter, able to proactively manage competing demands and changing schedules to complete tasks ina timelyand diligent manner.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and suitable auto insurance.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese to support customers or partners whose native language is not English would be a big plus.

Physical Demands

• Will have duties both inside and outside the customer’s home.
• May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
• Requires standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, bending, and crawling.
• Requires lifting,transportingand carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds multiple times per day.
• Comfortable with heights and ladders plus the ability to crawl and inspect confined spaces.
• Exposed to noise, dust, dirt, insulation, and other related hazards

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position withan initialbase salary of $72K plus the opportunity toearnanadditional$30K+per year depending on the quality and volume of work performed. The Field Inspector will receive anadditionalmileage reimbursement for use of their personal vehicleoncompany business. Abode offers its employees a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, a matching 401k, and fully paid Parental Leave. Employees have a flexible working schedule and generous paid time off (~37 paid days off, or ~15% of all weekdays).

Abode is focused on broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the energy sector. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteranstatusor disability.