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Resource Innovations is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team in Indiana or Kentucky. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer with a strong background in C&I custom and energy management DSM program engineering to join our dynamic team. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for providing customers with the support and tools necessary to identify, quantify, and deliver cost-effective energy-efficiency projects.

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

• Supports implementation of both prescriptive and custom energy efficiency projects. Support may include completing energy modeling, economic analysis, and/or simulation to quantify energy impacts of recommendations (using spreadsheets and/or energy modeling software), developing project scopes, summarizing implementation details, and/or explaining impacts on operations.
• Conducts energy analysis for projects at medium to large commercial and industrial facilities to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements in a variety of facility energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating, plastic molding or forming, motors, boilers, pumping, food processing, etc.).
• Writes technical reports summarizing results from energy assessments to quantify project economics (energy savings, cost savings, project cost, potential incentive, simple payback, etc.).
• Conducts measurement and verification (M&V) site visits to establish facility energy usage patterns, identify potential energy savings opportunities, and verify installation of energy savings projects. M&V tasks may include installing field monitoring equipment / data loggers, collecting BAS trend data, completing functional performance tests, obtaining BAS screenshots and equipment photos, and discussing project implementation with the customer and contractor.
• Communicates, coordinates, and assists project stakeholders and participants including program staff, contractors, and utility customers to help ensure customers are maximizing the benefits of utility programs.
• Delivers professional, high-quality services and builds a quick rapport with utility customers.
• Completes high-quality deliverables that demonstrate technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Mechanical, Energy, or related engineering field of study.
• 2+ years of project engineering experience or similar within the energy efficiency industry.
• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principles including HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and/or other commercial and industrial systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
• Comfortable managing projects and workflows with variable levels of ambiguity
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record and a personal vehicle to visit customer sites.
• Must be able and willing to travel locally up to 25%
• Strong proficiency with oral communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Planning, coordinating, organization, and self-management in a professional environment are a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• On-track or desire to obtain one or more of the following certifications: P.E., C.E.M., C.B.C.P. (or similar), or C.E.A.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• Must be located in Indiana or Kentucky.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• CEM certification
• Master’s degree preferably in Mechanical, Energy or related engineering field of study.
• Previous relevant experience with commercial and/or industrial sectors
• Previous relevant experience with success at managing multiple projects/programs, budgets, deliverables, and client relations.
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
• Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
• Familiar with energy savings opportunities for building energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating and cooling, etc.).
• Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications
• Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g., IECC, Code of Federal Regulations, ASHRAE 90.1, etc).

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 $74,000 - 90,000. 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.