What are the responsibilities and job description for the HERS Energy position at Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HERS Energy Modeler, Plans Examiner, Plan Reviewer or someone with Residential Construction Experience to join our team at our office in Fairview, TX. This role is a critical part of our commitment to delivering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions for our clients.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
Possesses and exhibits professionalism, good interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, ethics and confidentiality.
Education
High School diploma is required
Physical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to have full use of hands and arms and must be able to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in varied lighting conditions.
Company Description
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HERS Energy Modeler, Plans Examiner, Plan Reviewer or someone with Residential Construction Experience to join our team at our office in Fairview, TX. This role is a critical part of our commitment to delivering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions for our clients.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Familiar with the identifying following systems of a residential new construction: building envelope, heating and cooling systems, appliances, lighting, air infiltration and collected data analyzation.
- Perform accurate HERS energy modeling, and analysis for residential projects.
- Review and examine construction plans to ensure compliance with energy codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Collaborate with city officials, builders, and developers to provide expert guidance on energy efficiency and code compliance.
- Communication with field inspectors to verify compliance and provide consultation on energy efficiency measures.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation for clients and regulatory bodies.
- Stay updated on industry trends, energy codes, and certifications relevant to HERS ratings and energy modeling.
- 1-2 years of related experience
- An understanding of residential construction and architectural plans would be a plus
- Experience performing plan takeoffs, compliance reviews, peer reviews is a plus
- IECC - Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner; Commercial Energy Inspector
- HERS Field-inspector
- RESNET Rater
- ICC Residential Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical
- Certified HERS Rater with a proven track record in energy modeling and plan review.
- In-depth knowledge of energy codes (e.g., IECC), standards, and building science principles.
- Strong proficiency with energy modeling software (e.g., REM/Rate, EnergyGauge, Ekotrope, or equivalent).
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in an office setting.
Possesses and exhibits professionalism, good interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, ethics and confidentiality.
Education
High School diploma is required
Physical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to have full use of hands and arms and must be able to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in varied lighting conditions.
Company Description
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
