Engineering Lead / Manager - Energy Efficiency

Resource Innovations is seeking an Engineering Lead or Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Illinois. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Lead or Manager with a strong background in custom and energy management DSM program engineering. In this role with Resource Innovations, you will lead and mentor junior engineers to help customers reduce energy consumption and save money at their facilities by identifying potential energy savings measures, quantifying and summarizing project economics, supporting project implementation, and verifying installation. We are searching for the right mix of leadership, technical ability, program expertise, and interpersonal skills to execute the delivery of technical services in this region. The selected candidate will be brought in as either an Engineering Lead or an Engineering Manager based on level of experience.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support RI’s utility programs under the direction of the Program Manager to achieve program energy savings goals.
• Produce high quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review
• Forge and maintain excellent relationships with client(s) and engineering firms
• Deliver excellent customer service to customers (commercial and industrial customers, utility clients, and program staff).
• Be a champion for energy efficiency (projects and the approach): identify barriers and propose solutions.
• Maintain quality of deliverables with limited QC review and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage technical aspects of project reviews and mentor reviewing engineers to improve their skills.
• Provide timely technical and program feedback, listen to customer needs, set expectations appropriately, and deliver what you promise.
• Maintain the highest level of quality control of deliverable products (for your work and others), demonstrating technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining project schedules.
• Maintain and routinely update existing engineering analysis tools and software including energy modeling, engineering economic analysis, and/or simulation software used to quantify energy impacts of recommendation.
• Provide technical assistance to support energy efficiency project implementation. Support may include calculations, scope development, implementation details, and/or impacts on operations.
• Mentor and train junior engineers on various energy efficiency projects, including energy auditing, Measurement & Verification, and commissioning/retro-commissioning.
• Conduct retro-commissioning investigation and verification services, as needed.
• Conduct measurement and verification of energy savings, as warranted.
• Write technical reports summarizing results from energy audits and/or retro-commissioning services to quantify savings amounts and incentive payments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar
• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principals including: HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and/or other commercial and industrial systems
• Minimum 5 years within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry required; at least 8 years highly preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively distill and convey complex ideas into concise conversation/emails 
• Comfortable managing projects and workflows with variable levels of ambiguity
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with ability to integrate AI tools (such as Copilot) into daily workflows to improve efficiency and deliverable quality
• Must be able to travel locally up to approximately 20% of the time
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• P.E. in mechanical engineering and/or CEM certification
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
• Expertise in commissioning, retro-commissioning, and monitoring-based commissioning procedures, including Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) software integration
• Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
• Familiarity with HVAC and electrical measurement equipment and how to use it

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $90,000 - $120,000.  In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.