HERS Rater

E3 INNOVATE, LLC is a Nashville-based, integrated home-performance company founded in 2008 by Erik Daugherty, Middle Tennessee's first LEED-AP Homes certified professional. We work with homeowners, architects, builders, and developers to create healthy, comfortable, efficient, and sustainable residential structures.

Our company consists of the highest educated and trained home-performance team in the Mid-South. Our employees include building scientists, climate scientists, architects, LEED AP/GA professionals, HERS raters, and BPI analysts, and they hold multiple masters' degrees in sustainability from some of the world's most renowned institutions. We also hold certifications and training in ENERGY STAR, EPA Indoor Air PLUS, NAHB and Southface Earthcraft Light Commercial.

Position Overview

The HERS Rater role will help ensure that new homes are energy efficient and pass certain elements of the new building energy code. The position requires on the job training and certification is provided as needed. If the applicant is already certified, this will be considered when setting the compensation.

Responsibilities

Work includes, but is not limited to:

• conducting daily pre-dry wall inspections, blower door tests, duck blaster tests, and ventilation flow tests for new construction builders.
• reporting results of testing and inspections on a daily basis to our clients.
• driving to and from job sites responsibly in company vehicle.
• developing relationships with builders, and HVAC and insulation sub-contractors.
• assisting with home energy audits on existing homes, when needed.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner
• Observant
• Detail oriented
• Problem solver

Experience, Education, and Other Requirements:

• Must have completed high school or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Must have some experience in residential construction.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Adequate math skills is a must. Complex area and volume calculations needed daily, sometimes performed in the field.
• Knowledge of residential construction and building science and energy codes preferred.
• Ability to read basic building plan/floor designs. 
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (50lbs.) over short distances. 

• Physical ability to climb ladders, enter crawlspaces, attics, and all other areas of a dwelling.
• Able to effectively use computers and mobile devices for basic computing and learn job specific software.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & acceptable record. 

• Must have dependable transportation to and from work. 

• Must pass a background check and drug test. 


Preferred Experience, Certifications, & Qualifications:

• HERS rater or Rating Field Inspector
• BPI Certification or other building science training or certification
• Residential construction experience especially in HVAC or home inspections
• Interest and/or background in science. 
• Interest in sustainability and green building practices

Benefits

Paid Federal holidays, paid time off, and access to basic health insurance are available for this position. Details on additional benefits offered with E3 INNOVATE are outlines in the Employee Handbook.