Energy Efficiency Engineer: Field Projects & Analytics

Resource Innovations; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer to join our team in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on reducing energy consumption and saving money for facilities by identifying energy savings measures, quantifying project economics, supporting implementation, and verifying installation.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Mechanical or Energy engineering with 2–4 years of project experience in energy efficiency, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Energy, or a related engineering field.
• 2–4 years of project experience in energy efficiency.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work with technical staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record and access to a personal vehicle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Interest in sustainability and meaningful environmental impact.
• Willingness to travel locally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of prescriptive and custom energy efficiency projects, including energy modeling, economic analyses, and project scoping.
• Conducts energy analysis for medium to large facilities to identify and recommend efficiency improvements across building systems.
• Writes technical reports quantifying project economics (energy savings, cost, incentives, simple payback).
• Performs measurement and verification site visits to establish usage patterns and verify installations.
• Coordinates with program staff, contractors, and utility customers to maximize program benefits.
• Delivers high-quality services and builds rapport with utility customers.
• Prepares deliverables that show technical excellence and maintain budgets/schedules.
• Travels locally up to 20% for job needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Energy efficiency knowledge

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Energy Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Energy modeling software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer to join our team in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on reducing energy consumption and saving money for facilities by identifying energy savings measures, quantifying project economics, supporting implementation, and verifying installation.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Mechanical or Energy engineering with 2–4 years of project experience in energy efficiency, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple