Project Engineer, Energy Engineer

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team in Northern Indiana. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer with a strong background in C&I custom and energy management DSM program engineering to join our dynamic team. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for providing customers with the support and tools necessary to identify, quantify, and deliver cost-effective energy-efficiency projects.

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.

• Supports implementation of both prescriptive and custom energy efficiency projects. Support may include completing energy modeling, economic analysis, and/or simulation to quantify energy impacts of recommendations (using spreadsheets and/or energy modeling software), developing project scopes, summarizing implementation details, and/or explaining impacts on operations.
• Conducts energy analysis for projects at medium to large commercial and industrial facilities to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements in a variety of facility energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating, plastic molding or forming, motors, boilers, pumping, food processing, etc.).
• Writes technical reports summarizing results from energy assessments to quantify project economics (energy savings, cost savings, project cost, potential incentive, simple payback, etc.).
• Conducts measurement and verification (M&V) site visits to establish facility energy usage patterns, identify potential energy savings opportunities, and verify installation of energy savings projects. M&V tasks may include installing field monitoring equipment / data loggers, collecting BAS trend data, completing functional performance tests, obtaining BAS screenshots and equipment photos, and discussing project implementation with the customer and contractor.
• Communicates, coordinates, and assists project stakeholders and participants including program staff, contractors, and utility customers to help ensure customers are maximizing the benefits of utility programs.
• Delivers professional, high-quality services and builds a quick rapport with utility customers.
• Completes high-quality deliverables that demonstrate technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be located in the greater Fort Wayne, Indiana area
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Mechanical, Energy, or related engineering field of study

• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principles including HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and/or other commercial and industrial systems
• 2+ years of project engineering experience or similar within the energy efficiency industry
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
• Comfortable managing projects and workflows with variable levels of ambiguity
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record and a personal vehicle to visit customer sites
• Must be able and willing to travel locally up to 25%
• Strong proficiency with oral communication, writing, and analytical skills
• Planning, coordinating, organization, and self-management in a professional environment are a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment

• On-track or desire to obtain one or more of the following certifications: P.E., C.E.M., C.B.C.P. (or similar), or C.E.A.

• CEM certification
• Previous relevant experience with commercial and/or industrial sectors
• Previous relevant experience with success at managing multiple projects/programs, budgets, deliverables, and client relations
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
• Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, Energy Plus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
• Familiar with energy savings opportunities for building energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating and cooling, etc.)
• Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications

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…