Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician

Southern Energy Management; Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid training and development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Southern Energy Management is seeking a Multifamily Energy Efficiency Field Technician to inspect and test energy performance on new construction and rehab projects in Virginia. The role is field-heavy, with travel to sites and occasional overnight stays.

You will collect data, verify compliance with green building programs, and work closely with contractors and project managers. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $19–$27, full benefits, and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Strong customer relationship skills and teamwork with PMs and contractors.
• Ability to work outdoors in ladders, basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
• Experience with HERS ratings or energy modeling software preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction or building science.
• Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.
• 3+ years of licensed driving experience; 5+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections and verify green building program compliance.
• Collect data and enter field data accurately.
• Test energy performance factors including whole-house air and duct leakage.
• Collaborate with general contractors and subcontractors to meet specs.
• Travel to project sites with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Customer relations

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Energy modeling

Tools

HERS rating software

Energy modeling tools

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 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.