Energy Efficiency Project Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency Project Engineer to join our growing team in Arizona. As a Project Engineer with Resource Innovations, you will be responsible for technical engineering and sustainability support for the Resource Innovations team that implements SRP Business Solutions programs. Specific responsibilities will include performing energy engineering services for utility and end-use customers, reviewing electric energy efficiency projects involving new construction, and other related tasks such as, site inspections to verify installations and performing energy audits and field measurement and verification (M&V) related activities.

At Resource Innovations, we strive to make a positive difference in the world through energy efficiency. We also believe in doing the right thing, getting it right, and finding new and better ways of doing things. If you want to make a difference, value integrity, and provide quality service beyond expectations, we want to hear from you.

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

• Provides reliable and responsive customer service.
• Communicates effectively with contractors and customers.

• Assists contractors and customers to select appropriate energy efficiency equipment that would qualify for equipment rebates from the utility.
• Conducts site visits to perform energy efficiency audits.
• Verify installation and operation of new and replacement energy efficient equipment through site visits. Supports measurement and verification tasks by installing field monitoring equipment to establish energy usage patterns as necessary.
• Performs and review energy savings analyses and existing building commissioning related energy modeling. Maintain quality of the deliverable products, demonstrating technical accuracy, excellence and clarity while maintaining project’s budget and schedule.
• Writes technical reports summarizing the results of the energy analyses and recommend energy savings opportunities and incentive payments.
• Communicates and coordinates efficiently with various project stakeholders and participants including contractors and end customers.
• Meets with utility customer and vendors to present results, develop new scopes of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in an energy-related field, preferably in a consulting environment.
• A strong understanding of electric energy using systems of commercial and industrial facilities including equipment controls and optimization and/or sustainability practices.
• Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, Code of Federal Regulations etc.).
• Knowledge and familiarity of the Arizona commercial building market and local industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in the following areas:
• Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls.
• Energy modeling experience using eQUEST, and EnergyPlus (or similar software).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets.
• Experience and aptitude for working in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Office 365 Suite of applications and the ability to learn and operate company proprietary computer software is required.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and have a personal vehicle to visit customer sites (local travel within the Phoenix metro area only).

Preferred skills, education and experience

• Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications
• On track to receive or possess one or more of the following certifications: P.E., C.E.M., C.B.C.P (or similar).
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., mechanical engineering, environmental science with a focus on energy efficiency / energy management, or closely related subject)

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.