About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, an energy efficiency engineering and consulting firm focused on residential construction and homebuilder services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Engineering Assistant to support residential energy efficiency projects. You will work on-site at new construction projects across the Northern Massachusetts / Southern New Hampshire region, performing inspections, diagnostic testing, and data collection to support HERS ratings and energy-efficiency programs.

• Interact professionally with builders, subcontractors, architects, and homeowners on project sites
• Perform on-site inspections and visual verification of energy-efficiency features for new homes (single- and multi-family)
• Collect field data and maintain accurate documentation and photos from inspections
• Learn to calculate inputs needed to complete home energy ratings (conditioned floor area, volume, etc.)
• Conduct mid-construction and final inspections to verify mechanical equipment, insulation, air-sealing, and building envelope details
• Perform diagnostic testing (blower door and duct leakage testing) and document results
• Provide in-field technical guidance to builders and subcontractors to improve energy performance, health, and durability of homes
• Track and maintain flow of field data to project leads and internal team members
• Collaborate with the project lead on status, scheduling, and follow-up actions

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Qualifications

• Technical or associate’s degree + ~2 years relevant experience, OR bachelor’s degree in a related field (entry-level candidates encouraged)
• Experience or familiarity with new residential construction and basic building science
• Desire and ability to learn energy-efficient construction techniques and diagnostic testing
• Must be able to obtain RESNET HERS (Home Energy Rater) or Rater Field Inspector (RFI) certification
• Experience with residential HVAC (sizing, installation, troubleshooting, or duct design) is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfortable using iOS mobile devices in the field
• Ability to learn field equipment and testing technologies (blower door, duct testers, data-logging tools)
• Strong communication skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Physical requirements: ability to climb ladders (up to ~15 feet), lift and carry measurement equipment (~20–35 lbs), enter attics, basements, and crawlspaces, and walk in and around construction sites
• Flexibility to work extra hours when necessary to meet project requirements
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to project sites; travel to local project sites will vary from 50% to 100%

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Logistics & Compensation

• Location: Manchester, NH (work across Northern MA / Southern NH region)
• Employment type: Full-time (entry-level with growth potential)
• Estimated salary (from source posting): $44,750 per year — estimated
• Work authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of the USA. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and expects professionalism in all field interactions

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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