Energy Efficiency Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer to join our growing team in Massachusetts. As an Engineer, you will work in a dynamic environment, supporting large scale commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs. You will complete technical reviews of energy efficiency projects for completeness and eligibility for participation and support the customer through the application process. This includes communicating with applicants and program partners and utilizing software tools to validate and process project data. Additionally, you will complete site inspections to verify pre- or post-install project information. You will also work cross-functionally, including providing technical support to the outreach team to identify customer opportunities and to the management team to understand changes in technology and standards. 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 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:

• Application Review:

• Rigorously assess energy efficiency project applications, ensuring they adhere to technical specifications and meet eligibility criteria.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of project details to align with engineering standards.

• Communication and Issue Resolution:

• Engage with applicants and partners to resolve technical queries and ensure seamless integration of energy-efficient solutions.
• Prioritize timely communication to maintain a high level of customer service within the technical realm.

• Technical and Customer Support:

• Provide in-depth technical support to program participants, offering expertise on energy-efficient technologies and engineering solutions.
• Empower participants with the knowledge needed for successful project implementation.

• Inspections:
• Execute on-site inspections with a keen eye for detail, verifying the installation and operation of baseline and replacement energy-efficient equipment. Implement rigorous quality control measures to uphold engineering standards.
• Energy Savings Calculations:

• Execute and scrutinize energy savings calculations, utilizing engineering principles to evaluate the efficacy of energy efficiency projects.
• Quantify the environmental impact and contribute to a data-driven approach to project assessment.

• Staying Informed:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in energy-efficient technologies, industry best practices, and program requirements, including a thorough understanding of the Technical Reference Manual (TRM).
• Leverage this knowledge to make informed engineering decisions.

• Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with the team to identify engineering-focused opportunities for refining program tools and processes.
• Streamline workflows and enhance technical procedures to optimize the execution of energy efficiency projects.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field of study is required
• A valid US Drivers license and the ability to travel locally up to 20-50% of the time for inspections is required
• Experience with data entry and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to use software solutions to support efforts: Excel tools and spreadsheets, online applications, CRM platforms, etc.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 2 or more years of work experience with Commercial and/or Residential electric or natural gas utility energy efficiency programs is preferred
• Experience with technical project reviews for energy efficiency projects is preferred
• Experience with building systems including lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and compressed air is preferred

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 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.

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.