Description
technology research
quality control
m&v review
technical advisory
process improvement
resource planning
Our expert technical capabilities, as well as our oral and written skills, are critical to our success; therefore, the Director of Engineering will provide leadership, mentorship, technical support, quality control reviews, communications around best practices and emerging technologies, process direction, and facilitate the creation of processes and tools to ensure consistent and quality deliverables for our utility clients and their customers. The Director of Engineering will keep their personal technical and customer service skills sharp by continuing to support engineering services.
Managing technical aspects of engineering services
- Research cost-effective technologies that maintain technical accuracy and improve operational efficiency.
- Support talent processes including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training.
- Conduct quality control (QC) reviews for high-impact projects involving savings, incentives, or other critical outcomes.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to engineers, program teams, and leadership.
- Review and approve measurement and verification (M&V) plans as needed.
- Ensure engineering team skills and qualifications align with contract requirements.
- Model accountability, taking ownership of your work and holding team members to the same standard.
- Identify and relay client concerns to program teams to enhance deliverables and practices.
- Encourage continuous improvement, including updating standard tools and refining processes to reduce inefficiencies.
- Support resource planning, aligning staffing with project forecasts and budget constraints.
- Maintain high-quality deliverables and communication, reviewing for technical accuracy and consistency.
- Monitor project time and effort, identifying opportunities to improve processes and profitability.
- Make sound decisions quickly, even in uncertain situations, and guide others to do the same.
- Provide technical guidance on complex project reviews and data needs to ensure efficient and timely evaluations.
- Facilitate technical working groups to share best practices, tools, and innovations across the engineering function.
- Coach and mentor engineers, partnering with Directors to plan for future development needs.
- Promote ongoing education (internal and external) to keep the engineering team current and a reliable resource on emerging technologies.
- Oversee client communications, periodically reviewing messages to ensure clarity and minimize unnecessary requests.
- Provide feedback to engineers and managers, ensuring deliverables meet standards and client expectations.
- Collaborate with organizational leaders to ensure engineering resources effectively support client contracts (skills, availability, etc.).
- Facilitate knowledge sharing among engineers at regional, state, and national levels.
Requirements
energy auditing
energy modeling
pe license
mechanical systems
leadership
communication
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.
- Minimum 12 years of experience within energy efficiency, building efficiency industry, demand management, or energy management
- Excellent attention to detail, writing, interpersonal, training and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, mechanical, electrical, building science, or similar
- At least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in an individual contributor role
- Technical expertise in energy auditing and retro-commissioning, with practical experience applying these methods to improve building performance and efficiency.
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Excel, and other cloud-based computing platforms
- Exceptional communication skills—listening, oral, written, and presentations—paired with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and ability to influence outcomes through clear, data-supported dialogue with clients and third parties.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams, clients, and time effectively, consistently meeting deadlines and anticipating potential challenges.
- Proven expertise in energy calculations and analysis tools and methods
- Willingness to travel
- Demonstrated continuous improvement of programs, processes, systems, tools, or software
- At least 5 years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with energy modeling platforms and software
- Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems
- P.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with additional certifications in energy (e.g., CEA, CEM, CBCP, CDSM, CMVP, CP EnMS)
- Experience working with mechanical and electrical contractors
- High level technical skill with mechanical/electrical systems coupled with a strong knowledge of building controls systems/software-based monitoring platforms, energy management, and commissioning processes with the ability to run deep analytics and develop insights
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 $140,000 - $190,000. 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.
Training + Development
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