Energy Efficiency Engineering Lead

Resource Innovations

Lead Engineer at Resource Innovations managing energy efficiency projects. Providing technical support and customer relations for energy management initiatives.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,872 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver excellent customer service to customers (commercial and industrial customers, utility clients, and program staff)
Perform energy audits at customer facilities to identify, measure, and verify 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 Administrator 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be located in the state of Iowa
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
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
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.

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

energy auditsenergy efficiency measuresmechanical systemselectrical systemsHVACrefrigerationthermal systemsfluid systemslighting systemsbuilding efficiency

Soft Skills

customer serviceinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsanalytical skillsproject managementcommunication skillsproblem-solvingrelationship managementfeedback solicitationindependence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree