Home-Based Player-Coach Engineering Manager — Energy Systems

Energy Sciences; Michigan; Remote; USD 93,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Retirement plan with match

13 paid holidays

120 hours PTO

Job summary

Energy Sciences is seeking an Engineering Manager who combines technical leadership with people management to mentor engineers and guide multi‑discipline projects. This home‑based role includes travel up to 25% and frequent client interaction, with a focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization.

You will balance technical contribution with building and leading a strong engineering team, helping deliver measurable energy savings for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 5+ years focused on energy engineering, energy consulting, or building systems.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, lighting, controls, and industrial systems.
• Experience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level I–III), commissioning, or retro‑commissioning.
• Comfort working onsite with customers and translating technical findings into clear recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• On the technical side, identify and quantify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities.
• Perform energy and economic analyses using field data, trending, and modeling.
• Lead or contribute to complex or high‑impact projects.
• Conduct site surveys, system investigations, and facility assessments.
• Prepare clear, credible reports and present findings to clients.
• Provide technical leadership and quality review of engineering work.

Skills

Engineering leadership

On-site work

Energy efficiency

Data analysis

HVAC systems

ASHRAE audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Energy Sciences is seeking an Engineering Manager who combines technical leadership with people management to mentor engineers and guide multi‑discipline projects. This home‑based role includes travel up to 25% and frequent client interaction, with a focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization.

You will balance technical contribution with building and leading a strong engineering team, helping deliver measurable energy savings for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients.