Energy Efficiency Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our growing team in Iowa. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Engineer with a strong background in custom and energy management engineering to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Engineer you will be responsible for providing customers the support and tools necessary to identify, quantify, and deliver cost-effective energy-efficiency projects. 

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and 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.

Requirements

• 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 highly preferred.
• 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