We are seeking a Building Science Specialist (BSS) with exceptional attention to detail who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The BSS will manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment. Our ideal BSS has a track record of completing residential quality assurance site visits - ensuring energy efficiency measures and installations meet program specifications. The candidate has the knowledge and ability to complete diagnostic testing and analyze results for heating system combustion analysis, blower door testing, carbon monoxide measurement, gas leak detection, zonal pressure identification, infrared scanning, and blower door air leakage measurement. As a key member of our Training and Technical Services Team, the BSS assists or leads the development and delivery of quality technical training and support materials for energy efficiency professionals.

Show us how you collaborate and how you strive to include perspectives to drive better ideas and enhance efficiencies. You’re a team player - whether leading a team or participating. You’re a great communicator, presenter, and educator. Slipstream supports a hybrid work model. Our BSS can be located anywhere but must be willing and able to travel within the state of Wisconsin or surrounding states several times per month.

Objectives of this Role

• Conduct quality assurance field site visits
• Assist or lead the development and delivery of technical training and support materials.
• Provide technical support related to building science expertise.
• Conduct or assist building science research activities.
• Provide information for review of data and monthly reports.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of three years work-related experience
• Basic proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Building Performance Institute (BPI); Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor; and/or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification required; or the ability to become certified upon hire
• Exhibit ability to perform diagnostic testing and analysis related to home energy assessments, quality assurance inspections, and training
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate residential building science best practices.
• Knowledge of the Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program
• Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states on a regular basis

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)