About the role

Lead Engineer managing energy efficiency projects for clients in Iowa. Delivering exceptional service while driving sustainable impact for Resource Innovations.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellent customer service to customers (commercial and industrial customers, utility clients, and program staff)
Perform energy audits and retro commissioning studies at customer facilities to identify, measure, and verify energy efficiency measures.
Develop and maintain technical analysis/calculators for energy efficiency measures
Provide timely technical and program feedback, listen to customer needs, set expectations appropriately, and deliver what you promise
Be a champion for energy efficiency (projects and the approach): identify barriers and propose solutions
Support RI’s utility programs under the direction of the Office Head or Program Manager to achieve program energy savings goals
Produce high quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review
Forge and maintain excellent relationship with client
Solicit feedback, advocate change, and implement solutions
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar
A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principals including: HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and/or other commercial and industrial systems
5+ years of experience within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills
Ability to effectively distill and convey complex ideas into concise conversation/emails
Comfortable managing projects and workflows with variable levels of ambiguity
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
Must be able to travel locally up to approximately 20% of the time
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification preferred.
Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls preferred.
Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications preferred.
Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM) preferred.

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.
Employees are eligible for a 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.
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check.
A pre-employment drug screen may also be required.