Engineering Manager

Resource Innovations•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

Resource Innovations is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Illinois. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager with a strong background in custom and energy management DSM program engineering to join our dynamic team. As an Engineering Manager with Resource Innovations, you will lead, mentor, and provide oversight of engineers to help customers reduce energy consumption and save money at their facilities by identifying potential energy savings measures, quantifying and summarizing project economics, supporting project implementation, and verifying installation. We are searching for the right mix of leadership, technical ability, program expertise, and interpersonal skills to oversee the delivery of technical services in this region. 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.

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
8+ 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 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with ability to integrate AI tools (such as Copilot) into daily workflows to improve efficiency and deliverable quality
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.

Nice To Haves

P.E. in mechanical engineering and/or CEM certification
Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
Expertise in commissioning, retro-commissioning, and monitoring-based commissioning procedures, including Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) software integration
Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
Familiarity with HVAC and electrical measurement equipment and how to use it

Responsibilities

Support RI’s utility programs under the direction of the Program Manager to achieve program energy savings goals.
Produce high quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review
Forge and maintain excellent relationships with client(s) and engineering firms
Deliver excellent customer service to customers (commercial and industrial customers, utility clients, and program staff).
Be a champion for energy efficiency (projects and the approach): identify barriers and propose solutions.
Maintain quality of deliverables with limited QC review and promote continuous improvement.
Manage technical aspects of project reviews and mentor reviewing engineers to improve their skills.
Provide timely technical and program feedback, listen to customer needs, set expectations appropriately, and deliver what you promise.
Maintain the highest level of quality control of deliverable products (for your work and others), demonstrating technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining project schedules.
Maintain and routinely update existing engineering analysis tools and software including energy modeling, engineering economic analysis, and/or simulation software used to quantify energy impacts of recommendation.
Provide technical assistance to support energy efficiency project implementation. Support may include calculations, scope development, implementation details, and/or impacts on operations.
Mentor and train junior engineers on various energy efficiency projects, including energy auditing, Measurement & Verification, and commissioning/retro-commissioning.
Conduct retro-commissioning investigation and verification services, as needed.
Conduct measurement and verification of energy savings, as warranted.
Write technical reports summarizing results from energy audits and/or retro-commissioning services to quantify savings amounts and incentive payments.
Other duties as assigned.