Senior System Designer (Heat Pumps, Residential)
Zero Homes
Company Overview
Zero Homes
Denver, Colorado, United States
2023
Approximately 50 employees ranged in recent years (source: indeed.com)
What They Do
Zero Homes is a technology company dedicated to simplifying home electrification and residential retrofits through a digital-first workflow. Founded in 2023, the company leverages smartphone technology and a precision design platform to create full digital models of homes, enabling virtual home assessments and eliminating the need for in-person visits, which saves customers both time and money (source: sjfventures.com, canarymedia.com). Their core focus is on heat pumps and related home upgrades, providing homeowners with transparent pricing, expert installation, and a curated installer network to facilitate the entire renovation process (source: zerohomes.com). Zero Homes targets residential homeowners seeking electrification solutions while also serving contractors by streamlining design, quoting, and installation coordination (source: indeed.com). Their mission is to electrify every home and power a happier, healthier, and sustainable world through innovative technology and service (source: indeed.com).
Projects & Track Record
Zero Homes has established a geographic footprint centered in Denver, Colorado, with active installations in Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, and California, demonstrating a growing regional presence (source: zerohomes.com). A notable project includes the launch of Xcel Energy’s $10 million Neighborhood Retrofit Program, which Zero Homes highlights as a key initiative to accelerate residential electrification through their digital platform (source: zerohomes.com). Their platform’s ability to generate precise digital home models and facilitate seamless renovation processes has been recognized for removing barriers for both homeowners and contractors, enabling efficient heat pump installations at scale (source: sjfventures.com). This combination of technology and service delivery positions Zero Homes as a leader in the residential retrofit and home electrification market.
Recent Developments
In February 2026, Zero Homes announced a $16.8 million Series A funding round led by Prelude Ventures, with participation from SJF Ventures, Exelon Foundation, VoLo Earth Ventures, Overture VC, and FJ Labs, aimed at supporting expansion into new markets, broadening product offerings, and growing its contractor network (source: zerohomes.com). This financing round was also covered by Canary Media, which emphasized the company’s innovative software-driven approach to heat pump installation (source: canarymedia.com). Additionally, Zero Homes’ role in launching Xcel Energy’s $10 million Neighborhood Retrofit Program marks a significant milestone in their efforts to accelerate residential electrification at scale (source: sjfventures.com).
Working There
Zero Homes is a small, Denver-based startup offering a variety of roles across sales, engineering, recruiting, operations, and internships, reflecting a dynamic and growing company culture (source: lever.co, workingreen.jobs). Job listings include positions such as Senior Mobile Engineer, Sales Advisor Lead (HVAC), and MBA Internship for Summer 2026, all primarily hybrid and full-time based in Denver, Colorado (source: lever.co). Compensation for roles like Sales Advisor Lead ranges from $120K to $350K, indicating competitive pay within the industry (source: glassdoor.com). While specific benefits details are limited, nearby Denver job listings suggest offerings such as medical, prescription drug, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and HSA plans may be available (source: indeed.com).
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Job Description
Our mission is to electrify the world's homes for healthy and sustainable living. Residential electrification is an extraordinary decarbonization opportunity - 145 million homes in the United States account for 20% of our climate emissions. But today, electrification is painful - it's too complicated, time consuming, and expensive. So we're building a new experience for homeowners, contractors, and utilities. Zero bridges the gap between the digital and the physical with a frictionless experience that makes electrification fast, easy, and affordable. Join our team to build a world class consumer experience that just so happens to electrify America.
About the Role & Your Impact
We are hiring a Sr. System Electric Home Designer to be our in-house technical expert. This role will involve completing Manual J/S with HVAC design software, scoping electrical requirements and upgrades to NEC standards, specifying water heater and battery upgrades, and scoping weatherization projects. Designers will work closely with home comfort advisors, sales teams, and installation managers to ensure systems are designed according to customer specifications, building codes, and energy efficiency standards. This role will also support the development of design documents, plans, specifications, and quotes, ensuring that high-quality solutions are delivered by our Field Operations team. Ultimately, Designers will be responsible for establishing quality control processes that ensure all designs and heat pump solutions going to customers meet Zero Homes' rigorous standards.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of system design experience and/or relevant deep technical experience, including load calculations, equipment selection, and/or energy modeling
- Deep understanding of residential buildings (i.e., Building Science, residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), heat pump technology, and heat pump products
- Fluency in data-driven tooling and software, such as spreadsheets, python, etc.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; we're looking for team players
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred but not required
Nice to Have
- BPI-Analyst/Professional
- HVAC sales experience or home energy assessment experience
- Ability to speak Spanish or other languages to support customers or partners whose native language is not English
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About the role
March 20, 2026
Full time
Company
- Denver, Colorado, United States
5+ years of system design experience
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