Hybrid Lead Engineer, Multifamily

at Resource Innovations

• Job title: Lead Engineer, Multifamily
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newark, United States

About the role

• Lead Engineer managing multifamily and commercial energy efficiency projects at Resource Innovations. Overseeing complex building systems and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically complex projects from prescriptive through fully custom solutions
• Serve as a technical authority for both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Mentor and manage junior engineers
• Lead and support the delivery of multifamily and C&I energy efficiency projects
• Perform deep technical analysis across building systems, including HVAC, BAS/controls, lighting, and other complex systems
• Develop and review custom energy calculations, engineering models, and savings methodologies
• Conduct energy audits and system assessments across multifamily and commercial facilities
• Develop project scopes and perform BIN/hourly analysis, economic and lifecycle cost analysis
• Lead or support measurement & verification (M&V) activities, including site inspections, trend data analysis, functional performance testing, and field verification
• Serve as a technical lead and liaison with utilities, program administrators, trade allies, and customers
• Identify program and process gaps and recommend practical, scalable solutions
• Provide technical QA/QC oversight to ensure consistency and quality across projects
• Support training, onboarding, and development of engineering staff

Requirements

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the State of New Jersey
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in energy efficiency, commissioning, or building systems engineering
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and controls
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and lighting
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: Experience with utility energy efficiency programs (custom, prescriptive, and/or energy management)
• Preferred: Experience developing and reviewing energy savings calculations and methodologies
• Preferred: Prior experience managing or mentoring engineering teams, including oversight of project delivery, QA/QC, and staff development
• Preferred: Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and program frameworks, such as Technical Reference Manuals, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC
• Preferred: Professional certifications such as PE, CEM, CMVP, CBCP

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package promoting health and work-life balance