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Energy Engineer

Resource Innovations
Resource Innovations Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer with a strong interest in the field Energy Efficiency to join our dynamic team.

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

  • Coordinate daily with customers and program subcontractors/service providers to help support their participation in the client energy efficiency incentive program offerings   
  • Conduct inspections to verify installation and operation of baseline and replacement energy efficient equipment   
  • Support and train subcontractors/service providers on performing comprehensive energy assessments and provide technical and non-technical support to successfully participate in energy efficiency incentive program offerings 
  • Produce high quality engineering deliverables (spreadsheets, calculators, reports) with some support from peers / senior engineers  
  • Support development of new energy efficiency measures for existing / new energy efficiency programs while demonstrating technical understanding and clarity
  • Establish and maintain a professional customer rapport, including identifying and anticipating customer needs and proposing solutions 
  • Promptly and accurately address service provider/customer concerns to assure problem resolution and promote long-term productive relationships 
  • Understand the organization and decision-making process to work with stakeholders in determining project eligibility, schedule, and potential energy savings 
  • Perform and review energy savings calculations for evaluating energy savings and environmental impact 
  • Provide technical and customer support to energy efficiency incentive program participants 
  • Efficiently manage multiple projects, provide timely updates, and ensure our customers and subcontractors/service providers are up to date with program information 
  • Communicate efficiently with subcontractors/service providers, customers, and clients to meet program requirements 
  • Maintain quality control of all deliverable products, demonstrating objectivity and clarity while maintaining project schedules 
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Chicago, IL area.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s is required; preferably in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering or related field of study
  • Demonstrated understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and principles including lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, heat transfer and thermodynamics 
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects and projects and work with technical staff 
  • Must have IL driver’s license and be able to travel locally up to approximately 20%-30% of the time 
  • Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

  • Previous project coordination experience or similar within the energy efficiency industry is preferred
  • Previous experience with the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) program is preferred
  • Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) are a plus

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

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