Resource Innovations
Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead
Resource Innovations, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Lead 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.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Skills, Education and Experience
P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification
Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
Commissioning and/or retro‑commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications
Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE‑2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
About Resource Innovations 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.
Compensation & Benefits Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position,
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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.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Skills, Education and Experience
P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification
Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
Commissioning and/or retro‑commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications
Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE‑2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
About Resource Innovations 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.
Compensation & Benefits Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position,
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