Sr. Building Science Consultant

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Additionally, you will enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
• Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient

We are looking for a talented individual…

To join our team as a Senior Building Science Consultant responsible for leading and supporting technical aspects of the residential energy efficiency program based in Oregon. CLEAResult seeks a candidate with leadership, relationship-building, project management and the customer service skills to grow with our programs and community impacts. This position will be part of a program delivery team responsible for implementing innovative and equitable residential energy-efficiency programs on behalf of a client serving customers in Oregon and SW Washington.

The Senior Building Science Consultant will be accountable for training staff, program partners and acting as the program’s technical expert. The ideal candidate will display a passion for accelerating the adoption of residential energy efficiency upgrades for customers experiencing lower-incomes, rural and communities of color.

Here at CLEAResult, success means you are resourceful, resilient, and kind. For this career opportunity, you’re a great fit if you can…

• Act as a residential program technical lead by:
  • Training and supporting internal staff, third-party home energy assessors, and community partners on incorporating critical repairs, health and safety measures, and weatherization into home energy efficiency projects.
  • Providing guidance on conducting assessments, developing scopes of work, and reviewing and approving contractor bids.
  • Serving as a technical resource for best practices to address unique site challenges.
  • Training and supporting internal staff, third-party home energy assessors, and community partners on incorporating energy modeling into home energy efficiency projects.
• Lead program development by:
  • Standardizing and refining project scopes of work, bid review processes, and protocols for determining when projects should be deferred due to excessive maintenance issues or hazards.
  • Supporting planned initiatives and introducing new ideas to expand program reach and address funding gaps for comprehensive home energy upgrades.
• Develop and deliver weatherization training by:
  • Creating training content and conducting sessions on weatherization and healthy homes.
  • Training and mentoring other members of the training team to strengthen program delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships:
  • Act as the primary point of contact with key state and regional training and weatherization assistance providers.
  • Facilitate connections between these organizations, community partners, and the contractor network.
• Continue program enhancements by:
  • Supporting the development and launch of a moderate-income program offering to increase accessibility for additional communities.
• Support programs to level-up internal capacity to deliver free energy upgrades and equity-focused services in underserved communities.
• Mentor and guide a team of home energy assessors and program implementation staff in supporting customers through audits and upgrades.
• Develop trusted partnerships with client, customers, community-based organizations, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare, analyze, and review reports and metrics to track program performance and goal achievement.
• Provide strategic recommendations to clients informed by qualitative and quantitative feedback.

Note to Candidates:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described.

In this exciting career opportunity, you will have…

• 15+ years combined relevant work experience that may include technical residential energy principles, theories and concepts of HVAC equipment and weatherization best practices
• Experience in developing and delivering training content, mentoring training teams, and leading capacity-building efforts for staff and contractors.
• Strong proficiency in energy auditing software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in standardizing and refining processes such as project scopes of work, contractor bid reviews, and addressing deferred maintenance protocols.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to support collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and contractors.
• Ability to work under stress, interruptions, and tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and quality; organized and process-oriented.
• Experience in innovation, developing initiatives to expand program reach, and addressing barriers to underserved communities.
• Experience in a leadership or management role preferred
• Bilingual communication skills a plus

Compensation Range

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Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.