New Ecology, Inc.(“NEI”) seeks candidates for the position of HERS Rater. This position is part of an organization-wide technical services team with expertise in HERS and other rating systems, energy auditing, construction inspections, site verifications, and energy modeling. The HERS Rater may work remotely during the pandemic but will ultimately work out of New Ecology’s Boston office. 
New Ecology seeks to hire multidisciplinary, lifelong learners who naturally seek deeper and deeper understanding of how buildings operate, how finances and regulations affect buildings and residents, and how this understanding can be used to improve buildings. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The HERS Rater will provide technical support to NEI project teams and directly to clients. Specific tasks related to HERS or other rating systems include: 

• Preparing Ekotrope and REM-rate or related energy models for multifamily buildings; 
• Working with clients to develop energy-efficient buildings; 
• Conducting inspections of job sites for compliance with HERS and other rating systems; 
• Providing formal and informal trainings of sub/contractors to help them achieve certifications and construct better buildings, including addressing building science issues, energy certification programs, ENERGY STAR checklists, etc.; 
• Performing field tests at rough and final construction for program compliance; and 
• Maintaining all files for program certification or review by a third party. 

Duties related to energy auditing may include evaluating the energy performance of buildings and recommending improvements to HVAC systems, building envelope and management practices to reduce energy and water consumption and improve occupant health. 

Qualifications: 

• Valid HERS certification through an accredited Provider; 

• One or more years of experience conducting HERS ratings; 

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@newecology.org (please put “HERS Rater” in subject line). 

About NEI:

New Ecology is an innovative, nationally-recognized, non-profit corporation. Our core work is providing energy efficiency and green building services that cost-effectively improve the performance, health and durability of buildings. Our clients are typically owners of multifamily housing (with an emphasis on affordable housing), and community-based projects such as municipal, educational, and arts buildings. Projects include buildings that are being newly constructed, renovated, or are just seeking improved performance. For more about our work, see www.newecology.org.