HERS Rater II / Green Building Specialist

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

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

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

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 

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
$67500.00
Degree Requirement
Bachelors
Contact Information
Contact name
Mark Newey
Contact email
mark.newey@airtightenergy.com
Contact phone
413-587-0935