Engineering Manager

Energy Sciences•Philadelphia, PA

10h•$93,300 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a home-based role with up to 25% travel and the use of a personal vehicle. Midwest or Pennsylvania preferred. At Energy Sciences, we believe the best engineering leaders don’t step away from the work — they stay connected to it. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who thrives as a player‑coach: someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, guiding complex projects, and still rolling up their sleeves to solve real engineering problems. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to grow people and projects without giving up the technical work that brought them here in the first place. Our managers tell us they like this model. It keeps them sharp, credible with their teams, and deeply connected to the outcomes we deliver for our clients. This isn’t a role where management replaces engineering — it builds on it. As an Engineering Manager at Energy Sciences, you will: Continue doing meaningful technical work on energy efficiency and decarbonization projects. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers. Influence how work gets done — technically, operationally, and culturally. See the direct impact of your work on buildings, systems, and sustainability outcomes. Our work helps commercial, industrial, and municipal clients reduce energy use, eliminate waste, and move toward a more sustainable future — delivering measurable results and saving millions of dollars along the way.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
7+ years of professional engineering experience
5+ years focused on energy engineering, energy consulting, or building systems
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, lighting, controls, and industrial systems
Experience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level I–III), commissioning, or retro‑commissioning
Comfort working onsite with customers and translating technical findings into clear recommendations
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis
2+ years managing engineers or technical professionals
A genuine interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing others
Experience balancing hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities
Strong judgment around prioritization, resource planning, and decision‑making

Nice To Haves

CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, or PE credentials
Experience with utility energy efficiency programs
Familiarity with measurement & verification practices

Responsibilities

Identify and quantify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities
Perform energy and economic analyses using field data, trending, and modeling
Lead or contribute to complex or high‑impact projects
Conduct site surveys, system investigations, and facility assessments
Prepare clear, credible reports and present findings to clients
Provide technical leadership and quality review of engineering work
Coach, mentor, and develop engineers — supporting both technical growth and career progression
Allocate resources across projects to balance workloads, priorities, and deadlines
Review work for quality, consistency, and accuracy
Support onboarding, goal‑setting, and professional development for direct reports
Partner in hiring decisions and help build a strong, engaged engineering team
Serve as a trusted technical and people leader within the organization