Energy Efficiency Project Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency Project Engineer to join our growing team in Louisville, KY. In this role, you will help customers reduce energy consumption and save money at their facilities by identifying potential energy-saving measures, quantifying and summarizing project economics, supporting project implementation, and verifying installation.

At Resource Innovations, we are committed to making a positive difference in the world through energy efficiency. We value integrity, quality service, and innovation, and we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. If you share our vision of delivering impact-driven solutions, we encourage you to apply.

About Us
Resource Innovations (RI) is a mission-driven energy transformation firm focused on creating a more sustainable future. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we continuously expand our portfolio of clean energy solutions to address increasingly complex challenges. From load flexibility and electrification to carbon reduction, we are leading the charge to power change. As a firm committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of our team members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of both prescriptive and custom energy efficiency projects. Tasks may include energy modeling, economic analysis, and/or simulations to quantify energy impacts using spreadsheets or modeling software, developing project scopes, summarizing implementation details, and explaining impacts on operations.
• Conduct energy analysis for projects at medium to large commercial and industrial facilities, identifying and recommending energy efficiency improvements for various energy systems (e.g., lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating, plastic molding or forming, motors, boilers, pumping, food processing).
• Write technical reports summarizing results from energy assessments, including energy savings, cost savings, project costs, potential incentives, and simple payback calculations.
• Conduct measurement and verification (M&V) site visits to establish facility energy usage patterns, identify potential energy-saving opportunities, and verify the implementation of energy-saving projects. Tasks may include installing field monitoring equipment/data loggers, collecting building automation system (BAS) trend data, completing functional performance tests, and obtaining equipment photos and project documentation.
• Communicate, coordinate, and assist project stakeholders, including program staff, contractors, and utility customers, to help ensure maximum benefits from utility programs.
• Deliver professional, high-quality services and build rapport with utility customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with energy modeling software and tools is a plus.
• Ability to travel for site visits, with accommodations provided as needed.

Physical Requirements
This position may involve occasional physical tasks such as setting up equipment or climbing ladders for site inspections. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility for all qualified applicants.

Why Join Resource Innovations?

• Be part of a team dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
• Enjoy a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Access opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• An understanding of energy savings opportunities for building energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, 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 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.