Lead Energy Efficiency Engineer

Resource Innovations; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Resource Innovations is looking for a Lead Engineer to support energy management engineering efforts in Des Moines, Iowa. You’ll deliver energy audits, technical analysis, and maintain client relationships, needing a strong mechanical engineering background and experience in energy efficiency.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, plus benefits like vacation, a retirement plan, and health coverage. A great opportunity to make a meaningful environmental impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Comfortable with local travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer service to commercial and industrial clients.
• Perform energy audits and retro-commissioning studies.
• Develop technical analysis and maintain calculators for energy measures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering understanding

Energy efficiency knowledge

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Energy modeling tools (e.g., DOE-2, eQuest)

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our growing team in Iowa. The role requires a highly skilled engineer with a strong background in custom and energy management engineering to support customers in identifying, quantifying, and delivering cost‑effective energy‑efficiency projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to commercial and industrial customers, utility clients, and program staff.
• Perform energy audits and retro-commissioning studies at customer facilities to identify, measure, and verify energy‑efficiency measures.
• Develop and maintain technical analysis/calculators for energy‑efficiency measures.
• Provide timely technical and program feedback, listen to customer needs, set expectations appropriately, and deliver what you promise.
• Be a champion for energy efficiency: identify barriers and propose solutions.
• Support RI's utility programs under the direction of the Office Head or Program Manager to achieve program energy savings goals.
• Produce high‑quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review.
• Forge and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Solicit feedback, advocate change, and implement solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principals including HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and other commercial and industrial systems.
• 5+ years of experience within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry (highly preferred).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively distill and convey complex ideas into concise conversation and emails.
• Comfortable managing projects and workflows with variable levels of ambiguity.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Located in or near Des Moines, IA, or open to relocation.
• Must be able to travel locally up to approximately 20% of the time.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred Skills, Education & Experience

• P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification.
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls.
• Commissioning and/or retro‑commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications.
• Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE‑2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM).

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 per year. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Salaries are determined based on experience, education, and location. Benefits include three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.