Energy Efficiency Lead Engineer

Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Department: Delivery

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Engineer to support and grow an energy efficiency program that delivers highly technical, whole-building solutions across both multifamily and commercial/industrial systems. While the program includes multifamily buildings, the work extends well beyond traditional residential scope and includes complex building systems, advanced controls strategies, custom energy calculations, and energy management. 

This role provides an opportunity to: 

• 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  

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Technical Leadership & Project Delivery 

• Lead and support the delivery of multifamily and C&I energy efficiency projects, including: 

• Custom projects 

• Energy Management  

• 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 

• Engineering & Analysis 

• 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 

• Field verification 

• Client & Program Interface 

• Serve as a technical lead and liaison with utilities, program administrators, trade allies, and customers 

• Provide guidance on: 

• Measure eligibility 

• Savings methodologies 

• Program strategy and optimization 

• Identify program and process gaps and recommend practical, scalable solutions 

• Team Leadership (as applicable) 

• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical reviewers 

• Provide technical QA/QC oversight to ensure consistency and quality across projects 

• Support training, onboarding, and development of engineering staff 

• Other duties as assigned. 

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 

• Electrical systems and lighting 

• Thermodynamics and fluid systems 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred skills, education and experience 

• 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

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $90,000 - $130,000.  In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

 At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

 Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

 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.