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Description
Advanced Energy is a dynamic and growing company with a mission to provide economic, environmental and societal benefits through innovative and market-based approaches to energy issues. We are located on NCSU's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Position Overview:
The Building Science Specialist I will provide technical support and service to the Affordable Housing program and focus on growing the initiative in North Carolina. Position is estimated to last approximately 1 year. Potential exists for the Building Science Specialist I to become a long-term, regular position with Advanced Energy.
Responsibilities:
- Refine and carry out objectives of the SystemVision expansion plan in North Carolina; identify, recruit and orient affordable housing developers and builders to the program; track recruitment activity and provide technical training to newly recruited participants.
- Provide building science services to affordable housing developers and builders participating in the AE SystemVision program.
- Build and cultivate strong relationships with developers, builders, government agencies and internal staff; utilize coordination, communication and problem solving skills to successfully meet deadlines and promote collaboration and teamwork.
- Conduct applied building science diagnostics: visit structures, conduct measurement tests, record results, summarize data, recommend solutions, define and interpret the importance of the implementation of corrective measures, and perform quality control.
- Perform field testing for defined customers.
- Perform building plan reviews, including load calculations and/or performance analysis.
- Participate on project teams, adhering to project scope, timelines, and budget.
- Assist in internal program process improvements, program development, financial management, strategic growth planning, and overall operation of the program.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required, plus 1 year internship or other technical work experience in building science. Knowledge of the North Carolina affordable housing market preferred. Individual must have a high degree of skill in written/verbal communication, as well as a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, both internally and externally. Excellent time management and multi-tasking ability is required. Position may require travel up to 50%.