Innova Building Advisors, LLC, a leading energy and sustainability consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced HERS Rater to join our team as a Senior Energy Consultant with responsibility for our Mid-Atlantic multifamily portfolio. Firm website:
Responsibilities:
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined below, the Senior Energy Consultant has a key client-facing role as a trusted and reliable advisor to existing customers and for oversight of and reporting on IBA’s Mid-Atlantic portfolio. Reports to the Vice President and Principal.
1. Project Management: establish project scope and timelines; manage project management software platform (training provided); manage tax credit application deliverables; coordinate review meetings; communication and engagement with owner’s representatives, customers, design professionals and housing agency staff; coordinate site visits with field services staff; manage project closeout tasks and deliverables.
2. Design Review: review construction documents for compliance with EPA ENERGY STAR for Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) and DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) programs; lead in-house peer design review sessions; produce design review documentation for design teams and customers; participate in design review meetings with all project stakeholders.
3. Energy Modeling: generate sample sets per RESNET sampling protocol; generate Ekotrope models; worst-case analysis; HERS rating analysis; confirmed and sampled ratings submissions to provider and rebate/incentive programs; utility cost analysis.
4. Field Work: very limited visits to job sites for visual inspections.
Qualifications:
Required:
o Active HERS rater or modeler credential in good standing
o ENERGY STAR for Multifamily New Construction experience
o Competency with MS Word and Excel
o Valid driver’s license
Optional but preferred:
o Experience with DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes projects
o Experience with EPA Portfolio Manager
o Experience with Bluebeam
Additional consideration given to candidates with the following qualifications:
o CPHC
o PHIUS Verifier
o NGBS Green Verifier
o LEED AP
o ASHRAE 90.1 modeler (eQuest)
o TREAT
o Professional associations (NEHERS, iPHA, NAPHN, etc…)
o Experience with Enterprise Green Communities projects
Salary: highly competitive; commensurate with experience. Benefits: full medical, dental and vision; 401(k) with employer match; vehicle allowance.
Contact: Adam Blackburn, Vice President and Principal: