What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Field Service Consultant (HERS Rater, NGBS Verifier, IECC Inspector) position at Jordan & Skala Engineers?
Jordan & Skalas team of talent is what distinguishes our company from the rest.
If a fast paced, field service environment is one you thrive in and you are ready to be part of one of the top ranked consulting engineering firms in the United States, then we want to start a conversation with you!
What will make you rise to the top?
Experience:
- Up to 50% travel to project construction sites. Travel M-F typical. Position requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record and the ability to fly on commercial airlines.
- Must be able to become certified in a variety of code and above-code certifications, including (but not limited to) Building Commissioning Professional, IECC Inspector, NGBS Verifier, Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) Rater
- Preferred knowledge in energy programs including but not limited to ENERGY STAR
- Familiar with energy and building sciences.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products
- Foxit and Bluebeam knowledge
- Preferred knowledge of Archisnapper
Functions:
- Collect and analyze data, identifying needs and devise strategies to meet project goals.
- Commissioning
- Prepare preliminary reports for Sustainability Field Consultant or Sustainability Field Architect/Engineer review.
- Provide field verification and testing services at active construction sites.
- Perform site visits to review and fill out pre-functional checklists.
- Perform site visits to witness, direct and perform functional performance testing.
- Perform Indoor Air Quality Testing, Envelope Enclosure testing (Blower Door), Duct Tightness testing, Air flow and Pressure testing, photometric testing as it relates to energy and green building codes.
- Review and verify on site systems and documents for Green Building Compliance.
- Assists in providing on-site inspections and verification of project compliance for energy and green building codes and above code programs.
- Coordinate with internal/external teams to communicate the field observed and inspected items related green building and energy code compliance.
- Assist in performing Energy Code Inspections for city and local jurisdictions.
- Communicate to internal/external Team methods to bring non-conformance items into conformance.
- Assist in providing updates at project milestones, including routine reports, to both external clients and internal staff.
Strengths:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player
- Demonstrates dependability and sense of urgency
- Must be able to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints
- High attention to detail
- Perform code and above-code research for projects as it relates to field services as well as code research for projects
Physical Demands:
The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; the employee will regularly be required to: talk, hear, type, stand or sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions To perform essential job duties the employee will regularly be required to:
- Constantly required to walk, stand, climb (includes stairs and ladders), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.
- Routinely required to sit for meetings and travel by plane or car.
- Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards.
- Routinely required to reach with hands and arms, squat, turn/twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- The ability to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, including wide variances in temperature, dust and precipitation
- The ability to give and discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuation, and fires
JSE has a robust portfolio of project types including hospitality, commercial office building, retail/ restaurant, industrial, healthcare, and multi-family construction projects.
Why join us?
Jordan & Skala Engineers is a great place to work! We offer a family friendly environment with competitive benefits, teleworking options, flexible PTO, wellness incentives, professional development, and more. At Jordan & Skala, you will be consistently challenged by interesting projects. Your opportunities will be limited only by your ambition!
EMPLOYEE GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
- JSE University
- In House Seminars & Technical Training
- Lunch & Learns
- Encouraging Professional Licensure
- Paid Time Off for FE and PE Exam Study Preparation
- Financial Assistance toward Educational Development
HELPING YOU MAINTAIN BALANCE
- Teleworking options
- PTO (Flexible Time Off Policy)
- Paid Holiday (7)
- Paid Time for Employees Birthday policy
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Fitness Incentive Program
- Wellness Programs
- Booster Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
FINANCIAL
- 401(k) Plan Competitive Employer Match
- Discretionary Mid and End of Year Bonuses
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Heath Savings Accounts and Employer Contributions
- Financial Seminars
- Bonus for passing FE Exam and first-time passing PE Exam
- Competitive Compensation
- Exempt Employees eligible for Excess Hours Compensation policy
- Eligible to participate in cell phone policy
INSURANCE
- Company paid $50,000 Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Company paid Employee Vision & Dental Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term Disability
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Plans (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
Are you ready to be part of kicking off our next big project?
Apply here and start a conversation with us today!
Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm with regional design offices located throughout the United States. Jordan & Skala has grown to be one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S., ranked by Consulting-Specifying Engineer trade publication as a top MEP Giant consistently since 2004.
Founded as a corporation in 1953, the firm has built a national client base by utilizing its considerable technical and personnel resources to deliver innovative designs on time and within budget.
In the professional engineering industry, there is no substitute for experience. Jordan & Skala Engineers has participated in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our firm is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions for any project challenge.
Salary : $50,000
