Senior Technical Lead

Reports to: Senior Manager, Programs | Location: Hybrid - Oregon; Portland-metro | Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt | Applications received by 3/01/2026 will be prioritized. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Earth Advantage

Earth Advantage is a non-profit organization helping to advance a more informed and humane housing market. We work to ensure the US housing market recognizes the elements of homes that create climate risk and values the characteristics of homes that provide climate solutions. Our teams partner with entities across the country to develop tangible, systemic solutions for climate-friendly housing.

Earth Advantage is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We are committed to providing an inclusive, non-discriminatory, and welcoming environment for all staff members, partners, subcontractors, and vendors. We are actively engaged in an ongoing process to identify and address inequities in our programming, organizational culture, community, and industry. We enthusiastically encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds to apply.

We're proud of the culture we're building at Earth Advantage, and we believe in walking the talk when it comes to sustainability. We're currently ranked in the top 10 of both Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Greenest Companies and 100 Best Nonprofi ts to Work For in Oregon. If you’re interested in joining an organization with incredible benefi ts and staff ed with intelligent and dedicated people, this is the place for you. Learn more about us and our values here.

our vision

Who We're looking for

You’re an experienced building science specialist with great communication skills and an interest in educating other professionals about home performance, energy efficiency, and heat pump technology. As an organized, analytical, inquisitive, and collaborative individual, you’re excited by the idea of joining a nationally-recognized team responsible for ensuring that energy efficiency measures are designed and installed to provide the full range of cost, carbon, and comfort benefits.

You would like to further your career in the home performance industry by providing your technical expertise in a range of programs that include on-site inspections, remote home assessments, and contractor engagement, training, and consulting, both virtually and in-person. You have an exceptionally well-rounded understanding of “homes as a system” and are well-versed in heat pump and duct performance issues, including design and installation considerations. You are comfortable with some or all types of diagnostic testing, including: blower door testing, duct blaster testing, combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing, heat pump commissioning, HVAC system airflow and static pressure testing, and IR imaging. You are eager to learn new skills that you may not currently possess or gain expertise in new energy modeling software systems that you may not be currently familiar with. You conduct yourself with the utmost care and professionalism in all interactions as a representative of Earth Advantage on behalf of various program administrators.

Role Description

Residential Quality Assurance (65%)

Engage, support, and mentor residential energy efficiency contractors and installers participating in energy programs that serve primarily lower-income and historically disadvantaged households in Portland-metro, northern Willamette Valley, and northern Oregon coast.
Provide initial project scope reviews to ensure appropriate specifications are in place before installation.
Conduct in-field QA verifications and run diagnostic testing for multiple residential energy efficiency programs.
Learn and implement standardized QA Provider processes, systems, and requirements.
Provide one-on-one and group trainings to installers and trades, with a focus on HVAC, duct sealing, air sealing, insulation, and heat pump water heaters.
Work closely with Earth Advantage’s Senior Technical Advisor and Quality Assurance Manager to evaluate residential heat pump design and installation practices to ensure optimal performance of systems.
Work closely with Earth Advantage’s Senior Technical Advisor and Quality Assurance Manager to evaluate residential heat pump water heating installation practices to ensure optimal performance of systems.
Represent Earth Advantage in interactions with installers, homeowners, and program partners.
Provide feedback and mentoring on energy efficiency project specifications to organizational stakeholders and trade partners.
Complete regular and timely QA reporting and follow-up with project stakeholders.

Technical Consultant and Trainer (30%)

Work closely with Earth Advantage’s Senior Technical Advisor and Quality Assurance Manager to evaluate residential heat pump design and installation practices to ensure optimal performance of systems.
Participate in delivering contractor training on energy efficiency topics, such as heat pump system selection, heat load calculations, duct sealing and testing, and heat pump water heater installation best practices.
Participate in building science research projects that focus on a variety of residential energy and building science topics.

Home Energy Score Quality Assurance (5%)

Participate as a member of Earth Advantage’s Home Energy Score team.
Conduct in-home and/or remote quality assurance reviews for multiple Home Energy Score programs.
Perform accurate home energy assessments of single-family homes using US DOE Home Energy Score modeling protocol.
Clearly communicate needed scoring corrections to the home energy assessor under review.
Provide information about relevant Home Energy Score program requirements to home energy assessors on a one-on-one basis.
Act as a conduit between home energy assessors, Home Energy Score Manager, and homeowner or homeowner’s representative.
Respond to upcoming changes in program requirements, as necessary.
Perform diagnostic testing as needed: blower door testing.
Represent the Home Energy Score programs in the field and in written communication.
Complete assessments and all associated forms, energy modeling, CRM data entry, and correspondence. Achieve prompt turnaround time on completed QA reports. Ensure scoring corrections are made by home energy assessors quickly after sending QA reports.
Other duties may be required as needed.

Required Qualifications

Deep commitment to Earth Advantage's mission.
Minimum 5 years of technical residential energy effi ciency and/or home performance experience.
Familiarity with residential energy modeling.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle.
Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings.
Occasionally carry and maneuver bulky field equipment that weighs 30-40lbs.
Comfortable in confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in building science or a Bachelor’s of Science degree.
BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) or Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) credentialing (current or past).
Any of the following credentials:
- RESNET HERS Rater
- Home Energy Score – Home Energy Assessor
- LEED for Homes Green Rater
- ENERGY STAR Verifier
- Energy Trust of Oregon EPS Verifier
Proficiency with home energy assessment software, such as Snugg Pro, Home Energy Score, etc.
Two+ years of experience delivering training to installation trades or as part of residential energy workforce development initiatives.
Professional working knowledge of a second language is a plus.

Compensation

$76,000 - $90,000 annual compensation

Note: This range represents the compensation opportunity within this specific Earth Advantage job class. Compensation for new hires generally falls in the low to mid point of the pay range.

Benefits

Earth Advantage offers an excellent benefit package including:

5 weeks Paid Time off
80% employer paid medical and dental premiums for staff and dependents (eligible 1st of the month after hire date)
Deductible reimbursement program through our HRA
Flexible Spending Account for medical, transit, parkingm and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k plan with match
Life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance
Fully paid family leave
6 week sabbatical opportunity after 5 years.

To Apply

Applications received by 03/01/2026 will be prioritized. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as Earth Advantage is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF or Word format).

Resume (required)
Cover letter detailing qualifications (optional)
Three professional references (can provide on request, if preferred)

Apply directly at our website OR email application materials to: jobs@earthadvantage.org
Subject line should read: "Senior Technical Lead" - Last name, First name

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At Earth Advantage we believe that climate change is a challenge that crosses boundaries of income, race, ethnicity, religion, age, abilities, geography, gender identities, sexual orientation, and disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. We actively support and value diversity in company culture, the recruitment of staff and board members, and in our partnerships with organizations and individuals in order to propel the building industry toward a socially, economically, and environmentally just future.