Hybrid Director of Engineering – Utility DSM

at Resource Innovations

• Job title: Director of Engineering – Utility DSM
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Director of Engineering responsible for engineering functions and teams at Resource Innovations. Leading best-in-class engineering services for electric and gas utilities and energy end-users.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering functions and teams
• Ensure Engineering function provides best in class engineering services for contracts
• Supervise Engineering Managers
• Support recruitment, development, and resource balancing of Engineering resources
• Provide leadership, mentorship, technical support, quality control reviews
• Facilitate creation of processes and tools to ensure consistent and quality deliverables
• Promote ongoing education to keep engineering team current on emerging technologies
• Research cost-effective technologies that maintain technical accuracy and improve operational efficiency
• Maintain high-quality deliverables and communication
• Support resource planning, aligning staffing with project forecasts and budget constraints
• Identify and relay client concerns to enhance deliverables and practices
• Conduct quality control reviews for high-impact projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, mechanical, electrical, building science, or similar
• Minimum 12 years of experience within energy efficiency, building efficiency industry, demand management, or energy management
• At least 5 years of leadership experience
• At least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in an individual contributor role
• Excellent attention to detail, writing, interpersonal, training and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, clients, and time effectively, consistently meeting deadlines and anticipating potential challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills—listening, oral, written, and presentations—paired with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and ability to influence outcomes through clear, data-supported dialogue with clients and third parties.
• Proven expertise in energy calculations and analysis tools and methods
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Excel, and other cloud-based computing platforms
• Willingness to travel as business needs require

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Other supplemental benefits