Engineering Lead

Resource Innovations is seeking an Engineering Lead to join our growing team in Massachusetts. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Energy Engineer with a strong background in C&I RCx and energy management DSM program engineering to join our dynamic team. As an Engineering Lead you will be responsible for providing customers 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of retro-commissioning (RCx) and energy management projects for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Review Qualified Service Provider (QSP) submissions, including reports, savings calculations, and project documentation, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program requirements.
• Provide technical review comments and communicate findings to QSPs, utility clients, and internal stakeholders in a clear and constructive manner.
• Support the development of program materials such as calculation tools, guidebooks, and technical reference resources.
• Work with QSPs, utility clients, and end-use customers to qualify RCx projects and assess project feasibility.
• Prepare concise summaries of project results, including savings, cost-effectiveness, and lessons learned, for utility clients and program administrators.
• Conduct selective site visits to verify project scope, assess building systems (e.g., HVAC, controls, compressed air, refrigeration), and support measurement and verification activities.
• May lead and mentor 1–2 junior engineers, ensuring project reviews meet established quality standards, technical accuracy, and timeline requirements.
• Provide training and technical guidance to junior engineers in RCx methodologies, HVAC systems, and program processes.
• Identify barriers to project implementation and propose practical, innovative solutions to enhance program success.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, retro-commissioning (RCx), or building systems engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, thermal/fluid systems, and other commercial/industrial building systems.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical reports, calculations, and performing QA/QC of engineering deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear and actionable guidance for contractors, utility clients, and end customers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and lead/mentor junior engineering staff.
• Strong writing, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills; able to distill complex ideas into concise reports, conversations, and emails.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with variable levels of ambiguity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and related analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel locally up to 25% of the time.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Energy, or a related engineering field.
• Hands-on knowledge of commissioning and retro-commissioning procedures, system schematics, and functional performance testing.
• Prior success managing multiple projects or programs, including budgets, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Experience designing and specifying HVAC, electrical, and building automation/control systems.
• Proficiency with building energy modeling and simulation tools (e.g., DOE-2, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, TRACE, ECAM).
• Familiarity with energy savings opportunities across building systems, including HVAC, lighting, compressed air, refrigeration, and process heating/cooling.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $100000 - $130000.  In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.  

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

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.