HERS Rater Field Technician

Group14eng; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education stipend

Professional memberships

Hybrid office model

10 holidays + 4 weeks PTO

Company retirement match

Health, dental, life, disability

Volunteer days

Charitable giving policy

Weekend trips & group outings

Job summary

Group14 Engineering seeks a hands-on HERS Rater Field Technician to perform energy and green building inspections for multifamily and affordable housing projects in Colorado. The role balances 80% field work with 20% office tasks, requiring strong communication and problem-solving in a hybrid Denver office setting.

You will leverage a solid building science foundation, HVAC knowledge, and RESNET HERS Rater credentials to verify energy performance and support codes and programs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of field work with blower door or duct leakage testing.
• Knowledge of residential HVAC systems (heat pumps, furnaces, AC, ventilation).
• Current RESNET HERS Rater certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• General building science understanding for multifamily construction.
• Ability to use HVAC diagnostic tools and document field findings.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and work from Denver office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and performance testing on multifamily buildings (air-sealing, insulation, envelope, duct leakage).
• Document field verification for ENERGY STAR, NGBS, EGC, and energy code compliance.
• Perform quality installation verification of residential HVAC systems.
• Prepare clear field reports for clients after inspections.
• Provide guidance to contractors based on building science principles.
• Coordinate inspection scheduling with project managers, contractors, and site superintendents.

Skills

Blower door testing

Duct leakage testing

HVAC systems knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Energy audit experience

Affordable housing knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

RESNET HERS Rater certification

Tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

Digital manometers

Flow hoods

Temperature & pressure instruments

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Group14 is seeking a HERS Rater Field Technician with hands-on field experience and a strong building science foundation to perform energy and green building inspections and performance testing for multifamily and affordable housing projects.

Group14 Engineering: Not Your Typical Engineering Firm

• We are a 70+ person engineering consulting firm committed to energy and resource efficiency, resulting in greater resiliency and sustainability in buildings
• We strive to provide an environment where everyone feels that they belong. Our people reflect a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to provide better solutions, drive innovation and creativity, and enhance decision-making
• We are a Certified B Corporation, Just Organization, and have been recognized as “Best for the World” by B Lab for Overall, Governance, and Environment
• Located in our LEED v5 Gold certified office in the historic Dodge building at 13th & Lincoln near downtown Denver

Why Group14?

Since we care deeply about our community, our work, and our people, we offer benefits that allow you to:

• Take care of your career:
  • Annual education stipend, professional memberships, and paid time off to pursue credentials
  • Well-developed career advancement program
  • Base salary range $85,000-$110,000 plus annual bonus. Base pay is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Take care of yourself and your family:
  • Hybrid office model that allows for in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. There is a general expectation that staff will be in the office 2-3 days per week.
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays and 4 weeks of personal time
  • Paid family leave through the State of Colorado FAMLI program
  • Retirement plan with a company match of up to 4.5%
  • Health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Take care of the community:
  • Get paid to ride your bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus to work
  • Employees receive two paid volunteer days annually. The company also offers a charitable giving policy, matching employee donations up to $500 per year to 501c3 organizations of their choice
• Take time to have fun:
  • Annual weekend trip to the mountains (families are paid for) with activities like mountain biking, games, and shared meals
  • Group outings throughout the year, including outdoor activities, happy hours, and attending local sporting events
  • Flexible schedule to take long weekends

Job Description

Our Multifamily Housing team works primarily on new construction and existing affordable housing projects with a geographic focus on Colorado and neighboring states. We are seeking a self-motivated HERS Rater Field Technician who demonstrates curiosity to learn, has strong written and verbal communication skills, a mission-driven mindset, and commitment to energy efficiency. The balance of time in this role is anticipated to be approximately 80% field work and 20% office work.

• 1+ years of experience with blower door testing, duct leakage testing, or construction-related field work.
• Working knowledge of residential HVAC systems, including heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, and ventilation equipment.
• Current RESNET HERS Rater certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• General understanding of building science principles and the ability to apply them to new and existing construction, especially multifamily buildings.
• Ability to use HVAC diagnostic tools to measure system performance, such as digital manometers, flow hoods, airflow measurement devices, and temperature and pressure instruments.
• General knowledge of multifamily new construction practices and processes
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot technical issues in the field, with support from senior staff as needed
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple inspections, projects, and deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate field findings and technical concepts to clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado and neighboring states, with overnight travel up to 30% of the time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bluebeam
• Ability to work from the Denver office on non-field days, in addition to field work
• Ability to work independently on active construction sites, including climbing ladders/scaffolding, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting/transporting equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Energy audit experience
• Knowledge of or experience with affordable housing
• Experience performing HVAC quality installation verification
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), or LEED residential certification programs
• Familiarity with ACCA Manual J, S, and D load calculations, equipment selection, and duct design, and the ability to compare HVAC design documents against installed conditions

How You Will Contribute

• Conduct field inspections and performance testing on multifamily residential buildings, including air-sealing and insulation inspections, envelope and duct leakage testing.
• Perform and document field verification requirements for ENERGY STAR, NGBS, and other green building programs and energy code compliance.
• Perform quality installation verification of residential HVAC systems.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise field reports to clients following inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors in the field, identifying issues and recommending practical solutions based on building science principles and good construction practices.
• Track inspection results, deficiencies, and corrective work through project completion.
• Coordinate inspection scheduling with project managers, contractors, and site superintendents.
• Be part of a fun team of sustainability professionals focused on improving the built environment

This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:

• Salary range: $58,000 – $70,000
• Retirement plan with socially responsible investment options and company match
• Health insurance and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insuranceFamily leave
• 10 paid holidays, plus paid personal time off
• Alternative transportation payment (e.g., get paid to ride your bike, walk, etc.)
• Annual education stipend and professional memberships

Successful applicants will be called to schedule a phone interview. After a successful phone interview, in-person interview(s) will be scheduled.

Group14 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are
committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, religion, disability,
veteran status, military obligation, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status
protected by applicable local, state or federal law. It is therefore our policy and practice to provide equal
opportunity to all job applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but
not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination.