Multifamily Lead Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our growing team in New Jersey.
Resource Innovations is a women‑led energy transformation firm focused on impact. We build on our expertise in energy efficiency to expand our clean energy portfolio, guiding utilities through complex, connected challenges such as load flexibility, electrification, and carbon reduction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of multifamily and commercial & industrial custom and energy management solutions (RCx, MBCx, etc.).
• Conduct energy audits and assessments at multifamily and commercial/industrial facilities to identify, measure and verify energy efficiency improvements across systems such as HVAC, lighting, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating, and motors.
• Serve as a technical liaison to utility clients, program administrators, contractors and end customers to maximize program benefits and energy savings.
• Identify barriers to energy‑efficiency adoption and propose innovative solutions to overcome them.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients through professional, high‑quality interactions and service delivery.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring deliverables meet technical excellence and client requirements.
• Develop energy‑efficiency project scopes and perform technical analysis, including energy modeling and economic simulations, to quantify savings and impacts using spreadsheets and energy‑modeling software.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports summarizing findings, project economics (e.g., energy savings, cost savings, payback periods) and potential incentive opportunities.
• Conduct measurement and verification activities, including on‑site visits to gather data, perform functional performance tests and verify project installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering or a related field.
• MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF NJ.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principals including HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and other commercial/industrial systems.
• 5+ 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 programs including Word and Excel.
• Must be able to travel locally up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience

• P.E. and CEM certification.
• Previous relevant experience with multifamily and C&I.
• Experience 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).
• Familiarity 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.
• Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g., IECC, Code of Federal Regulations, ASHRAE 90.1, etc).
• A master’s degree preferably in Mechanical, Energy or related engineering field of study.

Benefits

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…