HERS Rater II / Green Building Specialist

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Job Details

Job type:

Full Time

Region:

Pioneer Valley

Location (City):

Northampton

Job category:

Consulting

Sector:

Energy Efficiency

Job intro:

Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc. is a small but growing company that provides HERS ratings, Passive House consulting and verification, and green building assistance to developers, architects, contractors, and others involved in the design and construction of multifamily buildings, single-family homes, and commercial buildings.

This position will focus on HERS ratings and Enterprise Green Communities certification for small multifamily projects. Candidates must be certified HERS Raters but do not need any prior experience with Enterprise Green Communities. This position has tremendous growth potential; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high-performance, sustainable multifamily projects across the region and to become an expert on green building over the coming years through experience working on projects, support from knowledgeable co-workers, and participation in conferences and trainings.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Reviewing architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and lighting plans and specifications for compliance with ENERGY STAR, energy code, and green building program requirements

Performing take-offs of envelope, mechanical, plumbing, and lighting systems

Performing HERS ratings of single-family and multifamily buildings, including renovation projects

Providing project management and consulting for projects from start to finish

Certifying projects under ENERGY STAR Homes, ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, and Enterprise Green Communities

Performing on-site inspections for single-family homes and multifamily buildings

Performing blower door, duct leakage, and ventilation testing using diagnostic equipment

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering, architecture, building technology, or similar

Minimum of 1 year experience as a HERS rater

Interest in energy efficiency, green building, and reducing global climate change

Located within 60 miles of Northampton, Massachusetts and willing to work in our office 1-3 days per week

Have completed ENERGY STAR rater training or ability to complete within the first few months

Use of a personal vehicle for work and a good driving record

Benefits:

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Friendly and knowledgeable coworkers

Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of office time, field time, and remote time

Great office location in downtown Northampton

Professional development and career advancement

Opportunity to participate in a bonus program

How to Apply:

To apply, send cover letter and a resume to:

Mark Newey, Managing Principal

Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc.

mark.newey@airtightenergy.com

Salary:

$67,500.00

Degree Requirement:

Bachelors

Contact Information:

Contact name: Mark Newey

Contact email: mark.newey@airtightenergy.com

Contact phone: 413-587-0935

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