Energy Engineer (Retrocommissioning Project Coordinator)

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Engineer (Retrocommissioning Project Coordinator) to join our growing team in Illinois. As an Energy Engineer with Resource Innovations, you will be assigned to projects to ensure that each customer receives the support needed to move their project toward completion. You will serve as the face of the program, develop a strong relationship with the customer, monitor the quality of the retrocommissioning work, keep the project on schedule and maintain service provider (engineering firms performing RCx studies) and customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will manage and promote customer engagement with building owners and service providers participating in utility sponsored energy efficiency programs and is an instrumental part of the delivery and success of the program. Successful candidates will enjoy working in a challenging and innovative environment, demonstrate interest in energy efficiency and have the right mix of technical ability, program expertise, and interpersonal skills to educate and inspire energy-saving actions.

Resource Innovations (RI) is an energy transformation firm. Women-led, purpose built and focused on impact, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re driving the material change needed to renew the promise of energy.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage Service Providers and RCx projects.
  • Coordinate day-to-day aspects of projects including quality control of deliverables, client communications, maintains project schedules, and utilizes technical staff.
  • Promptly and accurately address customer concerns to ensure problem resolution and promote long-term productive relationships.
  • Understand the organization and decision-making process in order to work with stakeholders in determining project eligibility, schedule and potential energy savings.
  • Manage on-time delivery of technical reports.
  • Commute to off-site locations to facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
  • Analyze utility data to determine energy performance parameters and eligibility.
  • Reviews technical reports, cost estimates and energy saving calculations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A BA or BS degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Business Management, Construction Management or a related field
  • MS degree is desired.
  • 1-2 years of project coordination experience (internships included) or similar within the energy efficiency industry
  • Industrial Assessment Center experience is desired.
  • Working knowledge and field knowledge of HVAC systems is a plus
  • Experience in financial analysis of various energy projects
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects and work with technical staff
  • Ability to work in a cross functional team environment with extensive contact with clients and engineers
  • Ability to work autonomously and independent with little oversight
  • Excellent written/oral communication skills with the ability to present and analyze energy efficiency data to a multi-layered audience
  • Proficient in MS office suite
  • Obtain and maintain an Illinois driver's license with an acceptable driving record required

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is an energy transformation firm. Women-led, purpose built and focused on impact, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re driving the material change needed to renew the promise of energy. Discover how at www.resource-innovations.com.

We believe energy needs to evolve—a fundamentally different approach is needed to meet the urgent demands of the moment. Women-led, purpose built and focused on impact, we’re prepared to lead the clean energy transition.

We’re going beyond energy efficiency, constantly expanding our portfolio of solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges.

Our integrated approach accelerates our ability to innovate in critical areas that are reshaping the energy sector (e.g., load flexibility, electric vehicles, decarbonization).

Our continued expansion gives us the scale to effect lasting change on important issues of climate change and equity.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

Resource Innovations, now combined with Nexant, is a substantially woman-owned, woman-led energy consulting firm dedicated to creating equal access to clean resources through diverse partnerships. The company's deep roots and broad expertise in resource efficiency, policy development, coalition and partnership building, and market-based technology support enable the delivery of high-performing clean energy solutions. Nexant brings over 20 years of industry experience in demand-side management, grid management, and renewables, as well as a comprehensive suite of software designed to support these initiatives.

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