Technical Specialist

Performance-Systems; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K savings plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Benefit Time program

Job summary

Performance Systems Development is seeking a Technical Specialist to join the Program Delivery Team in Seattle. The role conducts QA inspections on new homes and coordinates with trade allies to schedule weekly inspections, reporting progress and issues along the way.

You will provide technical assistance to HERS Raters, builders, and stakeholders, verify submittals align with policies, and review energy savings calculations while maintaining program records.

Qualifications

• Six months minimum hands-on field experience in energy auditing, construction, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency concepts in new construction.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QA inspections on new homes, collecting blower door, duct, health and safety data.
• Coordinate weekly inspection schedules with program trade allies.
• Report inspection progress and issues.
• Provide technical support to HERS Raters, home builders, and other stakeholders.
• Verify project submittals comply with program policies and procedures.
• Review energy savings calculations and manage project records in the program database.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Attention to detail

Technical communication

Building science

Field experience

Team coordination

Education

RESNET/HERS certifications

HERS Modeler

RFI

BPI Building Analyst

NAHB/LEED certifications

Job description

Performance Systems Development is a national leader in building science and energy efficiency. Since our founding 25 years ago, we've grown to over 100 employees who are passionate about delivering creative and effective solutions that drive change in how buildings use energy.

We focus on three core areas:

1. High-impact energy efficiency programs that improve building performance.

2. Workforce development and industry training to upskill professionals.

3. Innovative software solutions to manage and analyze energy efficiency data.

Our work advances energy policies, supports contractors, and drives sustainability efforts across the industry.

Performance Systems Development (PSD) is seeking a Technical Specialist to join the Program Delivery Team. The Technical Specialist will perform comprehensive quality assurance inspections on homes participating in various utility programs in the greater Seattle, WA area. This role is field-based, customer-facing, and essential to maintaining program integrity and client satisfaction.

As a technical Specialist you will:

• Conduct QA inspections on new homes. This entails collecting data to include blower door testing, duct testing, health and safety testing as well as other measurements.
• Coordinate with program trade allies to schedule each week's inspection schedule.
• Report on inspection progress and/or issues encountered during inspections.
• Provide technical assistance and support to HERS Raters, home builders, and other program participants/stakeholders.
• Verify project submittals comply with program policies and procedures.
• Review energy savings calculations and project specifications and manage records in program database.

What You Bring

• A passion for energy efficiency and sustainability in new construction.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to work independently with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all types of people and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Building science background, including energy efficiency certifications (RESNETHERS Rater, HERS Modeler, RFI, BPIBuilding Analyst); green building certifications (NAHB, LEED); and/or related areas.
• A minimum of six (6) months hands-on field experience in energy auditing, construction, or a related field.
• Physical Demands: Frequent computer use requiring periods of sitting and close audio-visual concentration. Be able to lift diagnostic testing equipment (blower door, etc., up to 50lbs).
• Work Environment: Field work is performed both outside and inside of buildings in varying weather conditions. Field work will include accessing attics, basements, crawlspaces, and other locations associated within the built environment
• Travel Requirements: Daily travel required within the program territory, with occasional overnight stays as needed.
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience.
• Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and a Paid Benefit Time program.

The pay range for this role is:

31.25 - 36.06 USD per hour (Seattle, WA)