Residential Energy Efficiency Inspector Position (Southeastern PA)
About The Position
ReVireo is an energy efficiency and green building services company providing consulting, inspection, and certification services. The Residential Energy Efficiency Inspector is a field-based role responsible for conducting onsite inspections and tests to assess the energy efficiency of new homes. This involves quantitative data collection (e.g., HVAC duct leakage, whole-house envelope leakage) and qualitative data collection (e.g., identifying construction materials, taking photos). After a training and certification period, the employee will travel to construction sites daily, conduct inspections, record results, and communicate findings with the construction manager. The role requires learning construction techniques, building science, energy efficiency terminology, and operating inspection equipment. ReVireo provides all equipment, and the employee uses their personal vehicle for transportation.
Requirements
- Located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, able to work and travel throughout Southeastern PA and occasionally to Western PA and Delaware.
- Own vehicle, driver's license, and car insurance.
- Willing to use own vehicle to travel daily for work (compensated at IRS standard mileage rate).
- Willing to drive long distances (occasionally a site may be 2+ hours away).
- Willing to transport ReVireo’s inspection equipment to inspections.
- Comfortable with using a tablet, Microsoft Office, a cell phone, and basic data entry.
- Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
- Comfortable on a ladder.
- Comfortable standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- Works well independently and manages time efficiently.
- Enjoys meeting new people and developing relationships with clients on site.
- Requires a Home Energy Rating Systems Rater (HERS) certification. If the applicant does not already possess this certification, ReVireo will provide all training and resources for the applicant to obtain the HERS certification at no cost to the applicant.
- English language proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate degree or equivalent is preferred.
- A RESNET Rating Field Inspector (RFI) or Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater is preferred.
- Any training from Building Performance Institute (BPI) is preferred.
- Experience in building construction – particularly residential construction.
- Experience with HVAC systems.
- Experience reading and interpreting architectural and mechanical plans/drawings.
- Experience in energy efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Conduct onsite inspections and tests to assess the energy efficiency of new homes.
- Perform quantitative data collection, such as measuring HVAC duct leakage and whole-house envelope leakage.
- Perform qualitative data collection, such as identifying construction materials and taking photos of the home.
- Travel to assigned construction sites daily.
- Record inspection and test results.
- Communicate issues, recommendations, and results with the construction manager.
- Learn and utilize construction techniques, building science, energy efficiency terminology, and construction timelines.
- Operate inspection equipment and perform testing procedures.
- Prepare units for inspection and diagnose test-related issues.
Benefits
- Company profit sharing of 10% net profit to employees, allocation based on performance
- Generous paid time off
- 401k with 6% match
- Health insurance with 70% premium contribution
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development stipend
- Remote work flexibility
- Personal company credit card
- Paid volunteer time
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
