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Energy Efficiency Specialist

Northampton, MA | Base salary and bonus

Energy efficiency is a growing area as businesses, municipalities, and institutions look for practical ways to reduce costs, improve building performance, and meet sustainability goals.

This is a full-time, field-based role in the Northampton, MA area where you will conduct comprehensive assessments of commercial buildings for energy efficiency upgrades, identify viable energy efficiency and electrification measures, and develop technically sound projects across lighting, insulation, weatherization, refrigeration controls, HVAC, and related building systems.

You will work closely with the sales representative and customer to ensure measures align with customer needs, budgets, and operational considerations, and are developed into clear, practical solutions ready for proposal, approval, and execution. This role requires professional communication, technical understanding, business development, and real-world problem solving, along with the ability and willingness to learn new technologies in detail and develop projects using those technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive energy efficiency assessments across lighting, insulation, weatherization, refrigeration controls, HVAC, electrical, and related building systems.

• Gather accurate field data, including counts, measurements, equipment details, and site conditions; document findings using photos and digital tools such as thermal cameras; and record energy assessment data in our system.

• Communicate potential solutions to the customer decision maker to confirm interest and commitment, helping ensure our resources are deployed wisely.

• Develop project scopes showing existing conditions and proposed solutions, and complete energy efficiency calculators to support submission by the inside sales analyst into the utility system platform(s).

• Partner closely with a sales representative to confirm assessed solutions and customer approved measures, ensuring project scope, capital availability, and overall feasibility are aligned between Artis and the customer.

• Maintain timely updates in Salesforce and communicate in a concise, professional, and responsive manner with colleagues to accelerate project development and support customer satisfaction through practical, well-developed solutions.

• Support team with input of projects into utility system.

• Perform project management inspection during construction and commissioning, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be located or willing to relocate to the Northampton, MA area, or elsewhere in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• Must own a reliable vehicle and be willing to drive throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

• Ability to climb ladders, inspect basements and attics, and take accurate measurements

• Very strong technical assessment skills and ability to evaluate building systems

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to a non technical audience, including how proposed solutions improve customer operations

• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage responsibilities with limited day-to-day oversight

• Capacity to maintain quality and accuracy while completing approximately 400 assessments and project scopes annually

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and follow through on the next steps.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as experience with digital tools and apps

• Team-oriented with a positive outlook, resilience, and a clear willingness to learn and improve in a dynamic, hands-on environment

• Requires an in-depth understanding of utility incentive programs in order to validate measures, identify additional onsite opportunities, maximize available incentives for each customer, and support development of viable projects that close.

• Accurate translation of field data into existing and proposed systems is critical to customer satisfaction and project profitability.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in environmental science, business, engineering, building science or a related technical field

• 2+ years of experience in commercial building construction, decarbonization, energy efficiency, building trades, or a related field

• Experience working with or managing an energy efficiency program preferred, such as Mass Save or EnergizeCT

• Relevant licenses or certifications in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical work, or energy efficiency such as CEM, CEA, or BPI certification preferred

About Artis Energy Solutions

Artis Energy Solutions is a full-service energy solutions provider headquartered in Middletown, CT.

Our team works with businesses, municipalities, schools, and nonprofits to improve performance through customized upgrades in LED lighting, HVAC, weatherization, insulation, refrigeration, and building controls. These upgrades reduce facilities' energy use, improve efficiency, lower energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance comfort for staff and visitors. We also support EV charging station installations.

We help businesses and organizations across New England access pre-funded, state-backed energy efficiency and decarbonization programs, including Mass Save and EnergizeCT, to significantly reduce initial project costs through financial incentives.

www.artisenergysolutions.com&n... base salary range for this position is $50,000 USD - $70,000 USD + bonus + benefits. The end of year performance bonus is based on volume, accuracy, closed deals, and company profitability. Benefits include health, dental, and vision.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for your skills and goals, we want to hear from you. Please include a cover letter explaining why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role.

The position includes a 3-month probationary period to assess mutual fit, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance, ability to work as part of a team, communication, and overall attitude.

Artis Energy Solutions is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.