Building Performance Field Technician (Char)

Southern Energy Management is hiring a full-time Building Performance Field Technician in Huntersville, NC, offering $17.00 - $24.00 per hour with a company vehicle. The role involves inspecting residential buildings for energy efficiency and compliance, performing diagnostic testing, and working with builders on sustainability goals. Required skills include data entry and basic computer proficiency. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Job DescriptionBuilding Performance Field Technician
Full-time $17.00 - $24.00 / hour - based in or around Charlotte
Company vehicle and equipment provided – start and stop from home
Outstanding benefits package (health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, vision, dental, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more)
Opportunity to work at a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good that was named INC Best Place to Work
Opportunity to bring your passion for sustainability and clean energy to work

Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a full-time Home Performance Field Technician to perform visual inspections, diagnostic testing, collecting field data and verifying single-family homes to various energy and green certifications such as Energy Star, NGBS, LEED for Homes and more.Daily Job Duties:
Inspect new residential buildings for code compliance and energy efficient construction features including framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC
Perform diagnostic testing for whole house air leakage and duct leakage in new homes to calculate energy efficiency performance
Communicate directly with home builders and trades, to help them meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
Accurate, real-time entry of field data into energy modeling software

Required Qualifications:
Fast and accurate data entry
Computer and software skills: Technical proficiency and basic computer skills are a must. Experience with iOS, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and energy modeling software is preferred
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 feet unassisted
Ability to work outdoors, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces and attics
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Certifications and Experience:
OSHA 10 certification
HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation
High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)

SEM values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply. Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ are especially encouraged to apply for this position. SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members -- seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.