Energy Engineering Manager

Redaptive•Denver, FL

21h•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Redaptive is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Its programs help organizations reduce energy waste and costs, lower carbon emissions, and meet sustainability goals across their real estate portfolios. The company uses its proprietary Data Solutions metering platform to provide real-time data. Redaptive was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The Energy Engineering Manager is part of the Customer Operations team and serves as the technical engine supporting operations and sales. The role combines energy-engineering expertise with hands-on technical sales, developing and presenting the technical case and project economics for energy-efficiency solutions. It applies engineering judgment to project development, savings calculations, measurement and verification (M&V), and value engineering to ensure proposals are technically sound and commercially competitive. The manager collaborates with Sales Executives and third-party design and construction partners throughout the project lifecycle, from opportunity qualification and solution design through vendor review, proposal development, and contract signature. After signature, the manager leads the project handoff to the operations teams responsible for execution and provides engineering support as needed through delivery. The role also contributes to engineering standards, product and marketing feedback, and sales training. Travel of up to 25%, including overnight stays, is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of experience, including at least 5 years of related experience in energy project construction, technical sales, or energy engineering.
Industry-leading knowledge of electrical and mechanical construction and commercial processes, including large-scale commercial energy project construction cycles and contracting requirements.
In-depth knowledge of savings calculations for mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, HVAC, air compressors, and industrial process equipment.
Familiarity with requests for proposals (RFPs) and scope-of-work refinement.
Comfort in customer-facing settings and motivation to drive growth.
Experience supporting technical sales cycles, including structured qualification processes and development of sales-team training materials.
Ability to communicate clearly and adapt style and technical depth for audiences ranging from C-suite executives to facility operators and maintenance staff.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Salesforce (SFDC) and other sales tools.
Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and focus on quality assurance.
Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Resourcefulness and comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to drive regularly to client sites.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and working in site-visit environments that may have elevated noise or require personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of design and savings calculations for lighting, electrical, storage, and solar systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.
Construction management experience.
Procurement experience.

Responsibilities

Create and present technical portions of sales presentations and proposal decks, serving as a subject matter expert in person and remotely.
Present contract functions and processes, including billing, operations and maintenance, measurement and verification, audits, and construction, at the corporate customer level.
Conduct site walks when needed to qualify opportunities, assess facility systems, and identify savings opportunities to inform project scope, feasibility, and proposals.
Support Sales Executives in presenting finalized proposals, explaining technical and financial bases such as savings calculations, project economics, and M&V approaches, and supporting finance-structure discussions.
Provide subject-matter expertise for executive business reviews and related presentations or discussions.
Use screening tools to analyze prospective sites’ technical characteristics and savings potential in support of sales pipeline development.
Revisit prior proposals and lost opportunities when changes in technology, pricing, or incentives may make projects viable, and refer opportunities to Sales Executives.
Manage design engineering and pre-construction/construction partners by defining scope, objectives, pricing, and timelines; monitoring progress; and supporting delivery of timely, quality work.
Review and quality-check engineering calculation models, NTPs, and third-party deliverables before customer delivery for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Redaptive standards.
Apply value engineering with the project development team to optimize project costs while maintaining proposal quality.
Lead turnover of customer data, contacts, and project context to operations teams in coordination with the Sales Executive, and provide engineering support during project delivery as needed.
Create project-development standards, best practices, and guidelines across energy-efficiency technologies, and monitor engineering KPIs.
Provide in-house energy-engineering expertise, including savings calculations for central plants, HVAC, compressors, and industrial process equipment.
Apply M&V protocols, ASHRAE design and audit standards, and RFP and scope-of-work refinement during proposal development.
Participate in fieldwork for critical pilots, innovation initiatives, and research and development activities.
Review energy-audit findings, participate in partner-led audits when required, and occasionally audit client industrial sites directly.
Identify, develop, and scope complete RFPs for energy-saving or facility-improvement measures.
Provide customer feedback to product and marketing teams on new products and product modifications.
Develop and present training materials for the sales organization.
Serve as the subject matter expert for technical content in marketing materials and market-generation campaigns.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.