Field Assistant

WHO ARE WE?

PEG, LLC is in its twenty-seventh year being a diverse energy efficiency, engineering, environmental and management consulting firm operating principally in the Eastern and Central United States.

As a leader in Home Energy Ratings, a winner of multiple Energy Star Awards, and a standout in the construction industry, PEG has provided Home Energy Ratings for over 250,000 homes. We strive to continually improve building energy efficiency and therefore, the quality of homes and life in the communities that we service.

Please visit our website at www.pegenv.com to learn more about PEG! 

WHO ARE YOU?

Field Assistants at PEG will provide support to a Field Engineer by assisting them to complete Home Energy Audits in accordance with RESNET Guidelines.  This includes aiding in the collection of energy-related data on an active residential construction site and carrying equipment needed to perform Duct Testing, Blower Door Testing, and HVAC Grading/Balance Testing.

THE ROLE

Job Location:

The geographical area assigned to this position includes a 50-mile radius with Raleigh, NC at its center.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Field Engineers as they perform Home Energy Audits in accordance with New Construction RESNET/Energy Star Guidelines including but not limited to:
  • Visual Inspections of applied materials and control assemblies
  • Data Collection and Visual Observation of energy efficient features such as
    • Model and serial numbers of relevant equipment 
    • Quality and installation of duct work, insulation, framing, air sealing, ventilation, etc. 
  • Utilization of equipment to test system performance such as infiltration & Blower Door Testing, Ventilation Testing, Duct Leakage Testing, and Building Air Flow & Pressure Testing 
  • Adjustment of system settings to either meet design or manufacturer specifications 

Education and/or Experience

• Must be working toward a High School Diploma or General Education Degree OR working toward a Vocational Certificate or College Degree in a Skilled Trades Industry

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically able to fulfill job functions, including lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying equipment, climbing ladders, work in confined spaces (attics/crawl spaces), and using small tools and testing equipment
• Must enjoy working in the great outdoors

Additional Requirements:

• Must be personable, enthusiastic, dependable, and well-groomed
• Must be adaptable as audit/inspections will fluctuate will client construction schedules.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with insurable driving record
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel daily to job sites
• Must be willing to undergo a background check and/or drug testing, in accordance with local law/regulations

Rewards and Benefits

PEG LLC offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include: Paid On The Job Training • Paid Professional Development through Learning/Certification Opportunities including PEG’s HERS & HVAC Grading Certification Training Program • Company-issued Uniforms, Field Equipment/Tools/PPE

PEG LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.