Energy Engineer

Resource Innovations is excited to invite an enthusiastic Energy Engineer to become a part of our expanding team in Louisville, KY. We are on the lookout for a talented and passionate engineer with a solid foundation in energy engineering to enhance our vibrant team. In this role as an Energy Engineer, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to assist our customers in minimizing energy use and cutting costs at their facilities. Your tasks will include spotting potential energy-saving strategies, evaluating and summarizing project financials, aiding in project execution, and confirming successful installations.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a proud women-led energy transformation firm dedicated to making a difference. Leveraging our expertise in energy efficiency, we are continually broadening our range of clean energy solutions to support utilities as they navigate an ever-evolving landscape of challenges. From load flexibility to electrification and carbon reduction, we’re at the forefront of driving meaningful 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 small 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 bachelors degree is required, preferably in Mechanical, Energy, or related engineering field of study.
• Previous project engineering experience or similar within the energy efficiency industry.
• 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 20%.
• Strong proficiency with oral communication, writing, and analytical skills. Planning, coordinating, organization, and self-management in a professional environment a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• 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.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• A strong understanding of HVAC systems.

• An understanding of energy savings opportunities for building energy using systems (lighting, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating and cooling, etc.).
• Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g., IECC, Code of Federal Regulations, ASHRAE 90.1, etc).
• Previous relevant experience with success at managing multiple projects/programs, budgets, deliverables, and client relations.

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 compensation range for this exempt position is $55,000 - $85,000. The stated range is based on a good faith estimate of the compensation range for the duties, responsibilities and skills / experience required for the position. Starting pay will be dependent on experience and internal equity.

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.