Lead Engineer II/Engineering Lead II

Resource Innovations Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks Lead Engineer II/Engineering Lead II. Establish and maintain a professional client relationship, including identifying and anticipating client EE needs and proposing solutions. Conduct site visits for commercial and industrial customers to verify installation and operation of replacement energy efficient equipment. Lead and support measurement and verification tasks including the installations of field monitoring equipment to establish energy usage patterns. Research, develop, present, and implement new energy conservation measures and provide technical assistance. Efficiently manage multiple projects, provide timely updates and report KPI’s to management and client. Conduct training seminars to educate stakeholders on latest EE technologies and new developments in the marketplace. Collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team to perform and lead technical work supporting energy efficiency programs. Work closely and collaboratively with other program staff (program management, engineering, marketing, etc.) to achieve client and program goals. Manage, lead, and mentor a dynamic team by setting and reviewing performance standards and objectives for direct reports. Provide technical assistance to support energy efficiency project implementation. Lead and support standard energy efficiency program measure design activities related to expansion and verification of existing energy efficiency measures and energy savings. Manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) process and deliverables with external and internal stakeholders. Write technical reports summarizing results from energy audits to quantify savings amounts and incentive payments. Perform energy efficiency calculations by using spreadsheets and energy simulation modeling software i.e. eQuest, EnergyPlus. Work on new energy conservation measure research and development and provide technical support to the team. Perform and review energy savings calculations for various HVAC, Lighting, Refrigeration, Compressed air measures, evaluating energy savings and environmental impact.

Travel: 15% domestic travel required; Telecommuting is permitted within commutable distance to the office.

Salary Range: $113,298 - $115,000

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Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Energy, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a related engineering role. Must have experience with (i) managing, reviewing, and conducting Energy Assessments (ASHRAE level I and II); (ii) Performing engineering analyses such as weather regressions and statistical mod; (iii) Building and energy modeling/simulation tools, specifically EnergyPlus and eQUEST; (iv) Design, specification of HVAC, and building automation/controls; (v) working with program evaluators on annual evaluation cycles; (vi) designing and working with incentive programs and energy regulations; (vii) working with statewide Technical Resource Manual committee to discuss and develop engineering calculations; and (viii) Energy efficiency codes and standards such as ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and Code of Federal Regulations. Must be a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

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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.

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 $113,298. In addition to base pay, employees are 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. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits. 

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.