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Lead Energy Efficiency Engineer

Resource Innovations
CompanyResource Innovations
CategoryEngineering
LocationDes Moines
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelLead
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted22 Jun 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (workable)
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Description
Resource Innovations  is seeking a Lead Engineer  to join our growing team in Iowa. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Engineer with a strong background in custom and energy management engineering to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Engineer you will be responsible for providing customers 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 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 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. Preferred skills, education and experience P.E. in mechanical engineering and CEM certification Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM) 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,
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