Senior Technical Manager - Building Codes & Policy (Remote)

Trellis Group; Illinois, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) seeks a hybrid/remote Senior Technical Manager to lead Building Codes & Policy, expanding technical capabilities for codes, BPS and building policies across 13 states. You will develop resources, train officials, and represent MEEA as a technical expert in regulatory activities.

You will oversee projects, manage budgets, mentor staff, and build relationships with officials, utilities, and industry partners, while promoting energy efficiency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering, architecture, building science, energy systems, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in energy efficiency, building technologies, codes & standards, appliance or equipment performance, sustainability, or related technical areas.
• Deep understanding of energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE 90.1) and building science principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including explaining technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Track record of designing and leading independent technical research.
• Hands-on experience with residential building energy modeling and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Proven project management experience, including managing budgets, deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Prior experience directly supervising staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training for code officials, builders, design professionals, utilities, and policymakers across the region.
• Coordinate educational and outreach activities to increase awareness and understanding of building energy policy and programs, including the key role of energy efficiency.
• Develop new research concepts and lead research focused on energy codes, BPS, and intersecting research areas.
• Lead residential and commercial energy modeling and cost-effectiveness analyses of proposed codes, amendments, stretch codes and other building policies.
• Develop technical resources including compliance tools, code comparison documents, cost-effectiveness analyses, fact sheets and presentations to improve policy implementation.
• Track construction and building policy trends across the region to serve as a resource for MEEA membership and other MEEA staff.
• Serve as a primary technical representative in code development, code adoption and regulatory stakeholder proceedings.
• Be a regional thought leader on energy codes, BPS, and emerging energy efficient technologies and construction practices.
• Assist the BC&P Director in identifying and developing new strategic projects and initiatives to advance MEEA’s mission and maximize impacts.
• Manage several BC&P projects, including budgeting, reporting, managing subcontractors and ensuring deliverables are met.
• Supervise and mentor one to two BC&P staff, guiding their technical work and professional development.
• Build lasting relationships with state and local officials, utilities, industry partners, and MEEA members and staff.
• Escalate challenges, concerns, or barriers in a timely and constructive manner.
• Operate with a high degree of initiative, accountability, collaboration and adaptability.
• Demonstrate alignment with organizational priorities and decisions.
• Timely and clear communication.
• Model professionalism, collaboration and solutions-oriented leadership.

Skills

Energy codes

Building science

Technical research

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/architecture/building science

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

EnergyPlus modeling

Job description

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) seeks a hybrid/remote Senior Technical Manager to lead Building Codes & Policy, expanding technical capabilities for codes, BPS and building policies across 13 states. You will develop resources, train officials, and represent MEEA as a technical expert in regulatory activities.

You will oversee projects, manage budgets, mentor staff, and build relationships with officials, utilities, and industry partners, while promoting energy efficiency across the