Lead Energy Efficiency Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar
• A 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 systems
• 5+ years of experience within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry highly preferred.
• 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
• Located in or near Des Moines, IA, or open to relocation
• Must be able to travel locally up to approximately 20% of the time
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• Preferred skills, education and experience
• P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
• Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications
• Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)

About Resource Innovations

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry highly preferred.
• Preferred skills, education and experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to customers (commercial and industrial customers, utility clients, and program staff)
• Perform energy audits and retro commissioning studies at customer facilities to identify, measure, and verify energy efficiency measures.
• Develop and maintain technical analysis/calculators for energy efficiency measures
• Provide timely technical and program feedback, listen to customer needs, set expectations appropriately, and deliver what you promise
• Be a champion for energy efficiency (projects and the approach): identify barriers and propose solutions
• Support RI’s utility programs under the direction of the Office Head or Program Manager to achieve program energy savings goals
• Produce high-quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review
• Forge and maintain excellent relationship with client
• Solicit feedback, advocate change, and implement solutions
• Other duties as assigned.