Lead Engineer, Multifamily
Resource Innovations
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newark • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead technically complex projects from prescriptive through fully custom solutions
- Serve as a technical authority for both internal teams and external stakeholders
- Mentor and manage junior engineers
- Lead and support the delivery of multifamily and C&I energy efficiency projects
- Perform deep technical analysis across building systems, including HVAC, BAS/controls, lighting, and other complex systems
- Develop and review custom energy calculations, engineering models, and savings methodologies
- Conduct energy audits and system assessments across multifamily and commercial facilities
- Develop project scopes and perform BIN/hourly analysis, economic and lifecycle cost analysis
- Lead or support measurement & verification (M&V) activities, including site inspections, trend data analysis, functional performance testing, and field verification
- Serve as a technical lead and liaison with utilities, program administrators, trade allies, and customers
- Identify program and process gaps and recommend practical, scalable solutions
- Provide technical QA/QC oversight to ensure consistency and quality across projects
- Support training, onboarding, and development of engineering staff
Requirements
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the State of New Jersey
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in energy efficiency, commissioning, or building systems engineering
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and controls
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and lighting
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid systems
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: Experience with utility energy efficiency programs (custom, prescriptive, and/or energy management)
- Preferred: Experience developing and reviewing energy savings calculations and methodologies
- Preferred: Prior experience managing or mentoring engineering teams, including oversight of project delivery, QA/QC, and staff development
- Preferred: Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and program frameworks, such as Technical Reference Manuals, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC
- Preferred: Professional certifications such as PE, CEM, CMVP, CBCP
Benefits
- Competitive salaries based on skills, experience, and qualifications
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Three weeks of paid vacation annually
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package promoting health and work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HVAC systemsBAS/controlsenergy calculationsengineering modelsenergy auditsmeasurement & verification (M&V)economic analysislifecycle cost analysistrend data analysisfunctional performance testing
Soft Skills
project managementmentoringstakeholder managementproblem-solvingcommunicationteam leadershipquality assurancetrainingonboardingdevelopment
Certifications
PECEMCMVPCBCP