Senior Energy Advisor - Energy Strategy & Savings

Buoyant; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Advisor (Energy Manager / Outreach Engineer) to join our team in Northern Illinois (Chicagoland). The role combines technical expertise with consultative sales to identify, prioritize, and advance high-value energy efficiency projects for commercial and industrial clients.

You will lead the full project lifecycle—from opportunity assessment and business-case development to implementation—building trusted relationships with facility leaders, engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is preferred.
• Credentials like CEM/CEA/CBCP are advantageous.
• Experience with CRM and data reporting tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers as a strategic energy management partner and identify opportunities.
• Lead technical assessments, opportunity evaluation, and energy-saving solution design.
• Develop and manage Energy Management Action Plans and track progress with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-value energy efficiency projects.

Skills

Consultative sales

Strategic account management

Data analytics

Technical advisory

Energy efficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

Tools

CRM platforms

Pipeline management tools

Performance reporting systems

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Advisor (Energy Manager / Outreach Engineer) to join our team in Northern Illinois (Chicagoland). The role combines technical expertise with consultative sales to identify, prioritize, and advance high-value energy efficiency projects for commercial and industrial clients.

You will lead the full project lifecycle—from opportunity assessment and business-case development to implementation—building trusted relationships with facility leaders, engineers,