Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Southern Energy Management seeks a Multifamily Energy Efficiency Field Technician to perform on-site inspections, data collection, and verify green building compliance for new and rehab projects. Travel to sites with possible overnight stays 1–2 nights per week, and work from home base with a company vehicle.

Roles involve field testing for energy efficiency, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring adherence to framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer relationship skills and collaboration with project teams.
• Ability to work outdoors in various spaces and climates.
• Experience with HERS or energy modeling software preferred.
• Basic construction knowledge and attention to detail essential.
• 3–5 years driving experience with a clean record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for energy-efficient construction and program compliance.
• Perform data entry of field-collected data accurately and promptly.
• Test energy performance factors including air and duct leakage.
• Collaborate with contractors to meet specification and certification standards.

Skills

Customer relationship skills

Outdoor work readiness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Energy modeling knowledge

Driving with valid license

Tools

HERS ratings experience

Energy modeling software

Green building accreditation

Job description

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Field Technician

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 criteriaCandidates 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.

Compensation details:

19-27 Hourly Wage