Senior Engineering Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs

CLEAResult; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Recognition program

Employee assistance program

Training courses access

Job summary

CLEAResult is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of 10-15 engineers across multiple energy programs in the Midwest. You will drive technical excellence, manage project execution, and develop talent while coordinating with regional leaders to meet client expectations and deliver cost savings and emissions reductions.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years in energy/ sustainability consulting, and 8+ years of people management, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or environmental engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or sustainability consulting.
• Minimum 8 years of people management experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel; VBA a plus.
• Experience with building and system modeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across audits, evaluations, HVAC, M&V, RCx, refrigeration, and tool development.
• Manage team workload and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Mentor engineers and support professional growth and development.
• Oversee budget and resources to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Develop scopes of work and budgets for business opportunities and proposals.
• Foster strategic relationships with leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Lead efforts to improve program delivery and internal processes.
• Communicate technical insights to clients and stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25% for client-facing meetings and project support.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or environmental engineering

Tools

Energy Plus

eQuest

JMP

NEO

TraneTrace

Job description

CLEAResult is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of 10-15 engineers across multiple energy programs in the Midwest. You will drive technical excellence, manage project execution, and develop talent while coordinating with regional leaders to meet client expectations and deliver cost savings and emissions reductions.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years in energy/ sustainability consulting, and 8+ years of people management, with strong communication and