Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician

Southern Energy Management; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Professional development

Volunteer time

Job summary

Southern Energy Management seeks a Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician to perform on-site inspections, data collection, and verify green building program compliance for new construction and rehab projects. Most work is in the field with occasional overnight travel.

Role involves collaborating with contractors, documenting data, and testing energy performance including air and duct leakage. A company vehicle is provided and a strong benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Good customer relationship skills are important.
• Ability to work outdoors on ladders, in basements, crawl spaces and attics.
• Experience with HERS ratings or energy modeling software preferred.
• Having HERS RFI/Rater or green building program accreditation preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction, building science or energy modeling skills is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience; 5+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with general contractors and subcontractors providing onsite technical assistance.
• Perform accurate and expedient data entry of field-collected data.
• Inspect buildings for compliance with energy-efficient construction and program details.
• Field test buildings for energy efficiency performance including leakage tests.

Skills

Driving

Outdoor work

Energy modeling

HERS rating

Data entry

Building science

Job description

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician

MESX Full Time Emporia, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1102

Salary Range: $19.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Job Description

$19 to $27/hour based on qualifications. Expected hours: 40 per week.

Company vehicle provided - start and stop from home

Outstanding benefits package (health, vision, dental, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance, matching 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, paid training and professional development opportunities, paid time to volunteer, and more)

The Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician position will be responsible for on-site inspections, performance testing, data collection, and verifying green building program compliance for new construction and rehabilitation projects. Most work will be in the field and traveling to project sites with the possibility of overnight stays about 1-2 nights/week.

Duties

Work closely and collaboratively with general contractors and subcontractors, providing onsite technical assistance to achieve specification and/or certification standards.

Perform accurate and expedient data entry of field-collected data.

Inspect buildings for compliance with required energy-efficient construction and program details in framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC.

Field test new buildings for energy efficiency performance factors including whole-house air leakage and duct leakage.

Qualifications

Good customer relationship skills are of utmost importance. This position works closely and collaboratively with SEM’s multifamily project managers, client partners, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Ability to work outdoors on ladders, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces, and attics.

Experience with HERS ratings or energy modeling software preferred. Having the HERS RFI/Rater or a green building program accreditation is preferred.

Basic understanding of construction, building science or energy modeling skills are a definite plus.

Problem solving skills and attention to detail are essential.

• Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience (5+ preferred)
• Driving record that meets our insurance criteria
• Candidates with 3-5 years of licensed driving experience will be considered based on insurance approval

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.