Engineering Lead

Resource Innovations

The Role

Overview

Lead RCx and energy management projects for C&I facilities, mentor staff, ensure QA.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical review
  • site visits
  • rcx implementation
  • report review
  • program materials
  • project qualification

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • energy modeling
  • pe license
  • master's
  • 5+ years
  • microsoft office
  • hvac

What You Bring

-Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and lead/mentor junior engineering staff. -Comfortable working in dynamic environments with variable levels of ambiguity. -Proficiency with building energy modeling and simulation tools (e.g., DOE-2, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, TRACE, ECAM). -Strong writing, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills; able to distill complex ideas into concise reports, conversations, and emails. -Familiarity with energy savings opportunities across building systems, including HVAC, lighting, compressed air, refrigeration, and process heating/cooling. -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field. -Prior success managing multiple projects or programs, including budgets, deliverables, and client relationships. -Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential. -Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, thermal/fluid systems, and other commercial/industrial building systems. -Hands-on knowledge of commissioning and retro-commissioning procedures, system schematics, and functional performance testing. -Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear and actionable guidance for contractors, utility clients, and end customers. -Minimum 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, retro-commissioning (RCx), or building systems engineering. -Demonstrated experience reviewing technical reports, calculations, and performing QA/QC of engineering deliverables. -Willingness to travel locally up to 25% of the time. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and related analysis tools. -Experience designing and specifying HVAC, electrical, and building automation/control systems. -Master's degree in Mechanical, Energy, or a related engineering field.

The Company

About Resource Innovations

-Merged with Nexant in 2021 and backed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in 2024, accelerating its scale and reach. -Specializes in transforming utility operations through demand-side management, software systems, and advisory services. -Works on diverse projects—from residential weatherization to grid modernization, electrification, and utility marketplaces. -Operates globally but retains utility-scale focus, delivering integrated energy solutions at significant scale.

Sector Specialisms

Energy Efficiency

Electrification

Distributed Energy Resources

Clean Energy

Renewables

Microgrids

Smart Homes

Connected Devices

Utility Services

Government Energy Programs

Community Development

Energy Demand Management

Energy Software Solutions

Decarbonization

Sustainability Consulting

Energy Transformation

Energy Generation

Energy Distribution

Energy Consumption

Energy Savings Programs

Energy Engagement

Energy Analytics

Market Transformation

Codes and Standards

Emerging Technology

Security Clearance

-comprehensive background and reference checks required. -pre-employment drug screen may be required.