Engineering Lead (REF #SV0226)

Shifted Energy

Shifted Energy

Chicago, IL, USA

USD 115,981-115,981 / year

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

Hybrid _ Full time

Resource Innovations is seeking a full-time Engineering Lead (REF #SV0226). Reporting to HQ office in Chicago, IL. 100% Remote Work permitted from anywhere in the U.S. Up to 10% domestic travel required to project sites within the United States.

Duties & Responsibilities: Lead significant project teams and use specialized engineering knowledge and skills to work on assignments with high levels of risk and complexity with minimal guidance in only the most complex situations. Lead engineering staff to achieve client, operational, and service objectives. Delegate and oversee the quality and timeliness of multiple project deliverables performed by other engineering staff. Lead and manage implementation of energy-saving projects and programs for small business and industrial customers at RI. Maintain the highest level of quality control of deliverable products (for your work and others), demonstrating technical excellence, objectivity, and clarity while maintaining project schedules. Provide subject matter expertise and advanced technical direction to other staff, mentor and train junior engineers on various engineering areas, including energy auditing, inspections, and measurement & verification. Perform energy efficiency calculations by using spreadsheet and/or energy simulation modeling. Develop and review energy savings calculations for different baseline and efficient equipment and write technical work paper(s). Work on new research and development for conservation measures, and provide technical support to the team. Perform and review energy savings calculations for evaluating energy savings and environmental impact. Provide timely technical and program feedback, listen to customer needs, and set expectations appropriately. Review technical report writing, contribute to draft reports, including results.

Job Requirements: This position requires a Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Manufactured Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or another directly related field of study plus 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related energy engineering occupation. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Manufactured Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or another directly related field of study plus 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related energy engineering occupation. In addition, the qualified candidate must have 2 years of experience with : reviewing technical resource manuals for lighting, HVAC, building envelope, compressed air, refrigeration, and related systems, and developing calculation spreadsheets to provide potential energy savings for small-to-medium commercial and industrial operations; performing in-field inspections to assess lighting fixtures and associated network lighting controls and verifying energy savings associated with upgrades to advanced energy-efficient lighting systems; and, working with state and federal energy efficiency codes and policies, including Illinois state policies developed through Stakeholder Advisory Groups (SAG), ASHRAE standards, IECC codes, and ASME standards, to help develop program procedures and guidelines. Must have 1 year of experience with : reviewing energy efficiency program evaluation reports from third-party evaluators and assessing details for accuracy of reported savings and incentives; performing in-field inspections assessing HVAC systems and building controls to verify energy savings associated with upgrades to advanced energy-efficient HVAC systems; developing scoping-level calculations to estimate energy savings potential from emerging technologies, including energy management systems (EMS) for small businesses; and, supporting the development of new energy efficiency measures and pilot programs.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic travel required to project sites across the United States.

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 $115,981.00. 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.

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.

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.

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