HERS Rater Multifamily Green Buildings (Office-based)

Sustainable Comfort Inc. is seeking a Certified HERS Rater to join our team in Worcester MA or Syracuse NY. This office-based position is ideal for a HERS Rater who enjoys the technical side of high-performance building design. The role focuses on HERS energy modeling design reviews and helping project teams achieve energy efficiency and green building certification goals before construction begins.

Working closely with architects developers and internal technical staff youll play a key role in shaping high-performing multifamily buildings while collaborating on innovative projects and advancing your career in green building consulting.

• Perform HERS energy modeling for multifamily residential buildings.

• Conduct design reviews to evaluate building plans for compliance with HERS ENERGY STAR LEED for Homes Enterprise Green Communities Passive House and other green building program requirements.

• Collaborate with architects developers and project teams to optimize building performance during the design phase.

• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to improve energy efficiency and help projects achieve certification goals.

• Review architectural and mechanical plans specifications and energy modeling results for accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare technical documentation and certification reports.

• Stay current with HERS standards energy codes and green building certification requirements.

• Certified HERS Rater required.

• Experience performing HERS energy modeling.

• Strong understanding of building science and residential construction.

• Knowledge of green building programs such as ENERGY STAR LEED for Homes Enterprise Green Communities and Passive House.

• Ability to review construction drawings and identify opportunities to improve building performance.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience with REM/Rate Ekotrope or similar energy modeling software preferred.
  

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Health insurance reimbursement stipend.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills for success.

• Leadership development and training opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Meaningful work that aligns with your values and passion for sustainability.
  

Sustainable Comfort Inc. is a leading green multifamily building consulting firm dedicated to improving building performance through energy efficiency sustainability and high-quality construction practices. We partner with architects developers builders and owners throughout the Northeast to help projects achieve industry-leading green building certifications and create healthier more sustainable communities.

If youre passionate about building science HERS modeling and sustainable design wed love to hear from you.