Lead Engineer, Energy Efficiency & DSM Programs

Resource Innovations; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation annually

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Additional supplemental offerings

Job summary

Resource Innovations, a women-led energy transformation firm, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead energy efficiency and DSM program engineering in Chicago, IL. You will mentor engineers, oversee project reviews, and ensure delivery of technical services that reduce energy use and save costs for industrial and commercial facilities.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical systems, energy modeling, and economics, plus leadership and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, thermal and electrical systems.
• 8+ years in DSM or building energy efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into concise communication.
• Willingness to travel locally up to ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Support RI’s utility programs under the direction of the Program Manager to achieve energy savings goals.
• Produce high quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review.
• Forge and maintain relationships with clients.
• Deliver excellent customer service to commercial and industrial customers and program staff.
• Be a champion for energy efficiency and identify barriers with solutions.
• Maintain quality of deliverables and promote continuous improvement.
• Mentor reviewing engineers and improve their skills.
• Provide timely technical and program feedback and manage expectations.
• Maintain high quality control of deliverables while meeting schedules.
• Complete energy modeling, economic analysis, and simulations to quantify energy impacts.
• Provide technical assistance to support energy efficiency project implementation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Energy DSM

Project management

Technical mentoring

Communication skills

Energy modeling

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Resource Innovations, a women-led energy transformation firm, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead energy efficiency and DSM program engineering in Chicago, IL. You will mentor engineers, oversee project reviews, and ensure delivery of technical services that reduce energy use and save costs for industrial and commercial facilities.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical systems, energy modeling, and economics, plus leadership and client relationship skills.