Energy & RM Field Inspector

PEG, LLC • Schuylkill Township, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PEG, LLC is seeking a qualified candidate to assist with inspecting and implementing its Risk Management Program. The inspector will receive paid on-the-job training to prepare for Home Energy Audits under RESNET guidelines and must become a certified HERS Rater. The role involves visual inspections, collecting data, observing energy-efficient features, and using equipment to test system performance. The employee will coordinate completion of structures within the Risk Management Program and support field operations with pre-drywall and final inspections as needed.

The assigned geographical area is within a 100-mile radius centered on Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The role requires regular travel to construction sites and monitoring clients’ daily construction schedules to conduct inspections at appropriate stages. PEG describes the position as year-round, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and offers a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Degree, or vocational certificate in the skilled trades industry.
• At least 1 year of work experience in HVAC, home remodeling, or residential construction.
• Must become a certified HERS Rater.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, dependable transportation, and ability to travel daily to job sites.
• Dependable, self-directed, and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, carry equipment, climb ladders, work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, and use small tools and testing equipment.
• Must enjoy working outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• HERS Rater certification or experience.
• Energy Star certification or experience.
• Green Building certification or experience.
• ACCA 310 HVAC Grading certification or experience.
• IECC certification or experience.
• HVAC EPA certification or experience.
• BPI certification or experience.
• LEED certification or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform Home Energy Audits in accordance with New Construction RESNET/Energy Star guidelines.
• Visually inspect applied materials and control assemblies.
• Collect data and observe energy-efficient features, including relevant equipment model and serial numbers and the quality and installation of ductwork, insulation, framing, air sealing, and ventilation.
• Use equipment to test system performance, including infiltration and blower-door, ventilation, duct-leakage, and building airflow and pressure testing.
• Monitor clients’ daily construction schedules and conduct inspections at required stages, including footings, concrete slabs/walls/foundations, framing/sheathing, exterior envelope/house wrap, sound testing/sound channel, and final turnover.
• Support the Field Operations Department with daily pre-drywall and final inspections as needed.
• Become familiar with assigned site blueprints and specifications.
• Coordinate completion of each structure within the Risk Management Program with clients.
• Stay current on codes and code changes and communicate relevant information to management.
• Identify ways to perform Risk Management Program functions more efficiently to improve margins and client satisfaction.
• Maintain Risk Management files for each assigned site and follow company storage policy upon closing.

Benefits

• Company-issued gas card, toll pass, and vehicle maintenance allowance in addition to salary.
• Company-issued uniforms, iPhone/iPad, field equipment and tools, including personal protective equipment.
• Flexible work schedule and year-round employment; Monday through Friday with no weekends.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Paid professional development through learning and certification opportunities, including PEG’s HERS and HVAC Grading Certification Training Program.
• Pay increases available for approved job-related certifications, including RESNET, Energy Star, and IECC.
• 20 annual paid days off: 12 days of personal time off, birthday PTO, and 7 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match, vested immediately.
• Company-sponsored medical insurance with a contribution of up to 50% of the monthly premium.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident and pet insurance.
• Basic life and supplemental life coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED