Lead Energy Efficiency Engineer

Resource Innovations

Lead Engineer responsible for energy efficiency projects with a focus on customer service and technical analysis. Join a women-led firm transforming energy solutions for sustainability.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 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 and retro commissioning studies at customer facilities to identify, measure, and verify energy efficiency measures.
Develop and maintain technical analysis/calculators for 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 Manager 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

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 highly preferred.
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
Located in or near Des Moines, IA, or open to relocation
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.
P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification (Preferred)
Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls (Preferred)
Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications (Preferred)
Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM) (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Employee assistance program
Commuter benefits
Additional supplemental offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy auditsretro commissioningtechnical analysisHVAC systemsrefrigeration systemsthermal systemsfluid systemslighting systemsbuilding automationenergy modeling

Soft Skills

customer serviceinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsanalytical skillsproject managementcommunication skillsproblem-solvingrelationship managementfeedback solicitationindependent work

Certifications

P.E. in mechanical engineeringCEM certification