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Resource Innovations Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks Project Engineer. Conduct technical reviews of high-cost projects, including evaluations of cost-effectiveness, rate of return (savings vs. usage), equipment specifications, basic project information, and customer eligibility. Manage technical and engineering guidance documents, ensuring compliance with statewide technical requirements. Responsibilities include making necessary edits and updates to the documents, overseeing the programming and calculation codes to ensure accuracy and consistency, and providing specialized support in energy engineering to optimize energy efficiency and sustainability. Work on cross-team collaboration, updating engineering documents, and coordinating with the marketing team to ensure contractors have the most current reference materials. Facilitate internal and external communication between shareholders and customers with clear and effective information exchange. Maintain the highest level of quality control for deliverables, demonstrating technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining and advancing projects. Develop energy-saving calculations and conduct energy audits/inspections for energy efficiency improvements. Train and communicate with contractors to perform comprehensive energy assessments and support to participate in incentive offerings successfully. Establish and maintain a professional customer rapport, including identifying and addressing customer concerns to ensure problem resolution and promote long-term productive relationships.

Travel: 10% domestic travel required. Telecommuting is permitted within commutable distance to the office.

Job Requirements: Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience within the Energy Efficiency or Building Efficiency industry. Must have experience with (i) conducting industrial and commercial energy assessments (ASHRAE level I and II); (ii) producing technical deliverables focused on energy savings calculations and the development of new measures; (iii) working with US DOE (Department of Energy) sponsored Industrial Assessment Center; (iv) working with incentive programs and energy regulations; (v) working and collaborating with several cross-functional teams; (vi) Customer relationship management; and (vii) delivering technical training programs that equip participants with the skills and knowledge to operate engineering system. Must have the following certifications/Licenses: Energy Manager in Training or Certified Energy Manager (EMIT/CEM) and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license on track to receive a Professional Engineering license.

Salary: $113,298 - $115,000

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Apply online: https://www.resource-innovations.com/careers

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. 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. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits. 

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.

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.

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.