Energy Efficiency Project Engineer

Resource Innovations; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Energy Efficiency Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role focuses on driving energy-saving initiatives through collaboration with clients, ensuring successful project execution, and advancing energy efficiency programs. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while working on impactful projects that contribute to sustainability and energy transformation. Join a women-led company committed to making a meaningful difference in the energy sector and help shape the future of clean energy solutions.

Benefits

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching funds

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in energy efficiency or building efficiency.
• Strong understanding of commercial energy systems and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support energy efficiency program design and development.
• Conduct site visits to verify installations and operations.
• Mentor junior engineers on energy efficiency fundamentals.

Skills

Energy Efficiency Analysis

Project Management

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Sustainability Practices

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPro

Job description

Resource Innovations is on the lookout for an Energy Efficiency Project Engineer to enhance our dynamic team in Chicago, IL. We invite a highly talented and enthusiastic Project Engineer with a robust engineering background and a fervor for energy efficiency to join us. In this role, you will collaborate with customers to roll out energy-saving initiatives—think lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, advanced refrigeration, compressed air, and process equipment systems. Your mission will be to quantify and articulate project savings, assist with project execution, and confirm successful installations. This position is crucial to our efforts in advancing energy efficiency programs across Northern Illinois.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a proud women-led energy transformation firm committed to making a difference. Leveraging our expertise in energy efficiency, we are continually broadening our clean energy solutions portfolio to navigate utilities through the increasingly intricate landscape of modern energy challenges. From load flexibility and electrification to carbon reduction, we are at the forefront of driving meaningful change in the energy sector.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support energy efficiency program design activities related to expansion of existing programs and development of new programs
• Identifying and quantifying energy efficiency measures
• Assist contractors and customers to select appropriate energy efficiency equipment that would qualify for equipment rebates from the utility
• Maintain the highest level of quality control for deliverables, demonstrating technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining and advancing projects
• Mentor and train junior engineers on various energy efficiency fundamentals and technologies
• Establish and maintain a professional client rapport, including identifying and anticipating client needs and proposing solutions.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation and operation of replacement energy efficient equipment
• Support measurement and verification tasks including the installations of field monitoring equipment to establish energy usage patterns
• Solicit feedback, advocate change, and implement solutions
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry
• A strong understanding of electric energy using systems of commercial and industrial facilities including equipment controls and optimization and/or sustainability practices
• Experience calculating energy savings for commercial HVAC and/or industrial process energy efficiency improvements
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred Skills, Education And Experience

• Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g. ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, Code of Federal Regulations etc.)
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and have a personal vehicle to visit customer sites
• P.E., C.E.M., and/or LEED AP BD+C certification (or on track to receive) is highly desirable
• Experience in the following areas is a plus:
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, or building automation/controls
• Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. eQUEST, EnergyPro)
• Industrial systems such as compressed air, refrigeration, process cooling

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Utilities