Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead

Resource Innovations

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with matching funds

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead to drive impactful energy-saving projects. In this role, you will engage with clients to identify energy savings opportunities, conduct thorough energy analyses, and ensure successful project implementation. Your expertise will guide utilities through complex challenges in energy efficiency, while you enjoy a supportive work environment that values integrity and innovation. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a positive environmental impact and enjoy competitive benefits, including paid vacation and a 401(k) plan. This is your chance to make a difference in the energy sector!

Qualifications

5+ years in energy efficiency project engineering in California.
Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Support energy efficiency project implementation and site audits.
Conduct energy analysis and recommend improvements for facilities.

Skills

Energy Efficiency Engineering

Project Management

Energy Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Energy Modeling Software

Open-source Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead with a strong background in Utility Engineering to join our growing team in Southern California. As an Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead, you will 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.

At Resource Innovations, we strive to make a positive difference in the world through energy efficiency. We also believe in doing the right thing, getting it right, and finding new and better ways of doing things. If you want to make a difference, value integrity, and provide quality service beyond expectations, we want to hear from you.

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

Supports implementation of prescriptive, custom, and meter-based energy efficiency projects in adherence to PA and CPUC guidelines. Support may include conducting site audits, completing energy modeling, economic analysis, and/or simulation to quantify energy impacts of recommendations (using spreadsheets and/or energy modeling software), developing project scopes, summarizing implementation details, and/or explaining impacts on operations.
Conducts energy analysis for projects at medium to large commercial (high-tech, biotech, labs, healthcare, private institutions etc.) facilities to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements in a variety of facility energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating, motors, central plant, boiler plant, pumping, fuel substitution etc.).
Be the primary point of contact with customers on the technical side and join calls with clients to discuss projects with technical details as needed.
Writes technical reports (PFS, IR) summarizing results from energy assessments to quantify project economics (energy savings, cost savings, project cost, potential incentive, simple payback, etc.).
Conducts measurement and verification (M&V) site visits to establish facility energy usage patterns, identify potential energy savings opportunities, and verify installation of energy savings projects. M&V tasks may include installing field monitoring equipment/data loggers, collecting BAS trend data, completing functional performance tests, obtaining BAS screenshots and equipment photos, and discussing project implementation with the customer and contractor.
Prepare regression models for meter-based projects, prepare M&V plan for projects etc.
Communicates, coordinates, and assists project stakeholders and participants including program staff, contractors, and utility customers to help ensure customers are maximizing the benefits of utility programs.
Delivers professional, high-quality services and builds a quick rapport with utility customers.
Completes high-quality deliverables that demonstrate technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining project budgets and schedules.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Mechanical, Energy, or related engineering field of study.
5+ years project engineer experience with the energy efficiency industry in California.
Understanding of California EE policy landscape and project implementation experience in custom and meter-based projects is a must.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license with a good driving record and a personal vehicle to visit customer sites.
Must be able and willing to travel locally up to 20%.
Strong proficiency with oral communication, writing, and analytical skills. Planning, coordinating, organization, and self-management in a professional environment is a must.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Efficient in open-source tools for data analysis and model preparation.
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred

Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g., Title 24, Title 20, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 14 Guidelines, ASHRAE Guideline 36, IECC, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.).
A Master's degree preferably in Mechanical, Energy or related engineering field of study.
Desire to obtain one or more of the following certifications: P.E., C.E.M., C.B.C.P. (or similar), or C.E.A.

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus, and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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.

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