Residential Energy Field Inspector

Join a growing team helping build better homes.

Tacoma Energy is seeking a Residential Energy Field Inspector to support some of the nation's largest home builders, throughout Portland / Vancouver area.

If you enjoy working independently, being out in the field instead of behind a desk, and using specialized testing equipment to solve real-world problems, this could be a great fit.

No two days are exactly the same. You'll visit newly constructed homes, perform energy performance testing, document your findings, and work directly with builders to help ensure homes meet energy code requirements before homeowners move in.

What You'll Do

• Perform blower door testing
• Perform duct leakage testing
• Conduct pre-drywall and final energy inspections
• Verify insulation and air sealing installation
• Photograph construction progress and testing results
• Complete reports using company software on a tablet
• Communicate professionally with builders and site supervisors when needed
• Travel to job sites throughout Portland / Vancouver using a company vehicle
• Maintain testing equipment and company vehicle

What We're Looking For

We value experience in any of the following:

• Residential construction
• HVAC installation or service
• Home inspection
• Building inspection
• Energy auditing
• Weatherization
• Carpentry or framing
• Insulation installation
• Quality control

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Comfortable driving throughout Portland / Vancouver area
• Able to climb ladders and work on active construction sites
• Able to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds
• Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, and mobile apps
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently 

Preferred Qualifications

• HERS Rater certification
• RESNET experience
• BPI certification
• Blower door testing experience
• Duct leakage testing experience
• Building science or HVAC experience

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Company truck
• Fuel card
• Company-provided testing equipment
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits
• Stable, year-round work with a growing company

Why Tacoma Energy?

We believe in doing quality work the right way. Our inspectors are trusted professionals who work independently while receiving the support, training, and equipment needed to succeed. If you're looking for a career where your work makes a real impact on the quality and efficiency of new homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Tacoma Energy provides Energy Certifications and analysis of single and multi family homes to ensure they pass code, Energy Star, Tax Credit, and other certifications. They are also responsible for home inspections for new construction homes, as well as HVAC design. Tacoma Energy has years’ of experience in the field of Energy Auditing, Training, Testing, Managing, Manual J,D, and S calculations for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Energy modeling through Performance and Building Code Support. Today we have locations in multiple cities and continue to expand.