HERS Rater Field Technician

Group
14 is seeking a HERS Rater Field Technician with hands-on field experience and a strong building science foundation to perform energy and green building inspections and performance testing for multifamily and affordable housing projects.

• We are a 70+ person engineering consulting firm committed to energy and resource efficiency, resulting in greater resiliency and sustainability in buildings
• We strive to provide an environment where everyone feels that they belong. Our people reflect a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to provide better solutions, drive innovation and creativity, and enhance decision-making
• We are a Certified B Corporation, Just Organization, and have been recognized as “Best for the World” by B Lab for Overall, Governance, and Environment
• Located in our LEED v5 Gold certified office in the historic Dodge building at 13th & Lincoln near downtown Denver

Since we care deeply about our community, our work, and our people, we offer benefits that allow you to:

• Take care of your career
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  • Annual education stipend, professional memberships, and paid time off to pursue credentials
  • Well-developed career advancement program
  • Base salary range $85,000-$110,000 plus annual bonus. Base pay is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Take care of yourself and your family
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  • Hybrid office model that allows for in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. There is a general expectation that staff will be in the office 2-3 days per week.
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays and 4 weeks of personal time
  • Paid family leave through the State of Colorado FAMLI program
  • Retirement plan with a company match of up to 4.5%
  • Health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Take care of the community:
  • Get paid to ride your bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus to work
  • Employees receive two paid volunteer days annually. The company also offers a charitable giving policy, matching employee donations up to $500 per year to 501c3 organizations of their choice
• Take time to have fun:
  • Annual weekend trip to the mountains (families are paid for) with activities like mountain biking, games, and shared meals
  • Group outings throughout the year, including outdoor activities, happy hours, and attending local sporting events
  • Flexible schedule to take long weekends

Our Multifamily Housing team works primarily on new construction and existing affordable housing projects with a geographic focus on Colorado and neighboring states. We are seeking a self-motivated HERS Rater Field Technician who demonstrates curiosity to learn, has strong written and verbal communication skills, a mission-driven mindset, and commitment to energy efficiency. The balance of time in this role is anticipated to be approximately 80% field work and 20% office work.

• 1+ years of experience with blower door testing, duct leakage testing, or construction-related field work.
• Working knowledge of residential HVAC systems, including heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, and ventilation equipment.
• Current RESNET HERS Rater certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• General understanding of building science principles and the ability to apply them to new and existing construction, especially multifamily buildings.
• Ability to use HVAC diagnostic tools to measure system performance, such as digital manometers, flow hoods, airflow measurement devices, and temperature and pressure instruments.
• General knowledge of multifamily new construction practices and processes
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot technical issues in the field, with support from senior staff as needed
• Effective…