Resource Innovations · 4 hours ago
Director of Engineering - Utility DSM
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
12+ years expResource Innovations is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact, seeking a Director of Engineering - Utility Demand Side Management (DSM). The role involves overseeing engineering functions, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and providing leadership and mentorship to the engineering team to support utility clients.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted technical advisor to engineers, program teams, and leadership
Ensure engineering team skills and qualifications align with contract requirements
Collaborate with organizational leaders to ensure engineering resources effectively support client contracts (skills, availability, etc.)
Support talent processes including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training
Coach and mentor engineers, partnering with Directors to plan for future development needs
Make sound decisions quickly, even in uncertain situations, and guide others to do the same
Model accountability, taking ownership of your work and holding team members to the same standard
Promote ongoing education (internal and external) to keep the engineering team current and a reliable resource on emerging technologies
Facilitate technical working groups to share best practices, tools, and innovations across the engineering function
Encourage continuous improvement, including updating standard tools and refining processes to reduce inefficiencies
Research cost-effective technologies that maintain technical accuracy and improve operational efficiency
Maintain high-quality deliverables and communication, reviewing for technical accuracy and consistency
Provide feedback to engineers and managers, ensuring deliverables meet standards and client expectations
Oversee client communications, periodically reviewing messages to ensure clarity and minimize unnecessary requests
Support resource planning, aligning staffing with project forecasts and budget constraints
Monitor project time and effort, identifying opportunities to improve processes and profitability
Identify and relay client concerns to program teams to enhance deliverables and practices
Facilitate knowledge sharing among engineers at regional, state, and national levels
Provide technical guidance on complex project reviews and data needs to ensure efficient and timely evaluations
Conduct quality control (QC) reviews for high-impact projects involving savings, incentives, or other critical outcomes
Review and approve measurement and verification (M&V) plans as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, mechanical, electrical, building science, or similar
Minimum 12 years of experience within energy efficiency, building efficiency industry, demand management, or energy management
At least 5 years of leadership experience
At least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in an individual contributor role
Excellent attention to detail, writing, interpersonal, training and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, clients, and time effectively, consistently meeting deadlines and anticipating potential challenges
Exceptional communication skills—listening, oral, written, and presentations—paired with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and ability to influence outcomes through clear, data-supported dialogue with clients and third parties
Proven expertise in energy calculations and analysis tools and methods
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Excel, and other cloud-based computing platforms
Willingness to travel as business needs require
Preferred
P.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with additional certifications in energy (e.g., CEA, CEM, CBCP, CDSM, CMVP, CP EnMS)
Technical expertise in energy auditing and retro-commissioning, with practical experience applying these methods to improve building performance and efficiency
Experience working with mechanical and electrical contractors
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems
High level technical skill with mechanical/electrical systems coupled with a strong knowledge of building controls systems/software-based monitoring platforms, energy management, and commissioning processes with the ability to run deep analytics and develop insights
Demonstrated proficiency with energy modeling platforms and software
Demonstrated continuous improvement of programs, processes, systems, tools, or software
Benefits
Three weeks of paid vacation per year
Paid holidays
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching
Health, dental and vision insurance
Other supplemental benefits
Company
Resource Innovations
Resource Innovations is a provider of demand-side management, energy efficiency, and energy consulting services.
Founded in 2016Half Moon Bay, California, USA
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Lauren Casentini
Founder and CEO
Catherine Carhart
CTO
Recent News
2025-06-21
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