Energy Efficiency Lead Engineer

Resource Innovations

Lead Engineer managing energy efficiency projects and mentoring teams at Resource Innovations. Providing technical leadership and analysis on multifamily and commercial systems.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, including custom projects, energy management, and prescriptive
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 and economic and lifecycle cost analysis
Lead or support measurement & verification (M&V) activities, including site inspections and data analysis
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
Mentor and support junior engineers and technical reviewers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience with utility energy efficiency programs (custom, prescriptive, and/or energy management)
Experience developing and reviewing energy savings calculations and methodologies
Prior experience managing or mentoring engineering teams, including oversight of project delivery, QA/QC, and staff development
Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and program frameworks, such as Technical Reference Manuals, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC
Professional certifications such as PE, CEM, CMVP, CBCP

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
additional supplemental offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC systemsBAS/controlslighting systemsenergy calculationsengineering modelssavings methodologiesenergy auditseconomic analysislifecycle cost analysismeasurement & verification (M&V)

Soft Skills

project managementmentoringstakeholder managementcommunicationproblem-solvingteam leadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillstime managementcollaboration

Certifications

PECEMCMVPCBCP