Engineering Manager - Energy Efficiency & DSM
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for:
Resource Innovations
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Energy Engineer, Energy Management/ Efficiency, Environmental Engineer -
Energy/Power Generation
Energy Engineer, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Duties and Responsibilities Support RIs 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).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.
Complete energy modeling, economic analysis, and/or simulation to quantify energy impacts of recommendations.
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 and energy auditing.
Write technical reports summarizing results from energy audits and/or retro-commissioning services to quantify savings amounts and incentive payments.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or similarA 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 systems8+ years of experience within the DSM 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 and passion in sustainability and/or about making a meaningful impact on the environment
Preferred…
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