Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead

Walker-Miller Energy; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker-Miller Energy Services seeks an Energy Engineering Supervisor to lead the engineering team, directing technical analyses, savings calculations, and project support across commercial, industrial, and residential programs.

You will guide staff, ensure timely, accurate reports, and maintain compliance with program requirements while driving innovation and continuous improvement in energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical sciences with 5+ years in energy efficiency/engineering.
• Or an associate degree with 7+ years in energy efficiency/engineering.
• At least two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency measures, utility incentive programs, and savings methodologies.
• Experience with technical and financial analyses, including savings calculations and payback analyses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with energy modeling, M&V, TRMs, and engineering software applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to use performance data and root-causes to resolve escalations.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Client-facing communication and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy engineering team and provide technical direction to ensure analyses and reports are accurate and compliant.
• Supervise, coach, and manage workloads, priorities, and resources to meet schedules.
• Serve as primary technical resource for complex energy efficiency projects and savings calculations.
• Track metrics and use data to prioritize work and meet goals.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges through root-cause analysis and cross-functional coordination.
• Provide expertise in equipment and systems (lighting, HVAC, hot water, etc.) and evaluate energy savings opportunities.
• Review and approve analyses, incentives, and project documentation for quality and compliance.
• Manage team performance through regular feedback, evaluations, and development plans.
• Establish expectations for technical quality, accountability, and professional conduct.
• Develop onboarding, mentoring, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning to maintain team capability.
• Collaborate with program management, operations, outreach, QA/QC, and clients to align resources and risks.
• Engage with customers through consultations, site visits, and presenting technical findings.
• Oversee site assessments, energy modeling, feasibility, savings estimates, M&V, and documentation for projects.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and QA standards; lead corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Foster innovation by evaluating new technologies and tools to boost productivity and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Energy efficiency knowledge

Data analysis & root-cause

Excel & reporting

Energy modeling & M&V

Innovation & continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical sciences

Associate degree + 7 years energy engineering experience

Tools

Excel

Energy modeling software

TRMs & M&V tools

Engineering software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Walker-Miller Energy Services seeks an Energy Engineering Supervisor to lead the engineering team, directing technical analyses, savings calculations, and project support across commercial, industrial, and residential programs.

You will guide staff, ensure timely, accurate reports, and maintain compliance with program requirements while driving innovation and continuous improvement in energy solutions.