HERS Rater II - Airtight Energy Consulting : Job Details

Are you concerned about climate change? Do you want to be part of the solution by supporting the design and construction of highly resilient buildings? Do you enjoy detail-oriented work and a mix of field and desk time?

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 for small multifamily projects, renovations, and projects seeking ENERGY STAR certification. The HERS Rater II position may also assist with green building certifications such as Enterprise Green Communities or Passive House. Candidates must be certified HERS Raters with at least 1 year of modeling and inspection experience. 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.

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 and ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction.
• 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

We offer:

• 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