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Resource Innovations

Outreach Engineer

chicago, IL

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Resource Innovations lists this Outreach Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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Resource Innovations is seeking an Outreach Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. As an Outreach Engineer with Resource Innovations, you will assist commercial and industrial utility customers implement energy‑saving projects (e.g. upgrades to the facility's lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, process equipment systems) by providing end‑use customer account management, project identification, evaluation, and management services for utilities. Outreach Engineer (i.e. customer account managers / sales engineers) work directly with utility client account managers and their commercial and industrial customers to promote the program, drive participation, and maximize energy savings to achieve program goals. Outreach Engineer will collaborate with other staff in similar roles engineering and business management teams to deliver a complete suite of program services to our clients.

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

Provide program‑level support to the client, customers, and contractors

Think big picture and support the goal to influence customers to be energy efficient

Demonstrate emotional intelligence and listening skills, and make wise recommendations/decisions quickly, despite ambiguity

Serve as a trusted advisor and communications liaison to external teams (utility representatives, utility customers and contractors) and internal teams (business management and engineering)

Earn and maintain client and customer trust to continually build relationships and implement energy savings recommendations

Develop a strategic sales plan with strategies and tactics to maximize the delivery of savings for your service area

Maximize program participation, identify project opportunities, provide immediate program, business, and technical services to customers

Proactively find and deliver value – anticipate current and future program needs whenever possible

Track outreach interactions and forecasted projects in a CRM

Proactively manage projects that begin to stagnate and take appropriate action to close the project

Assist customers in identifying and managing projects

Identify energy‑saving projects through discussions with customers and contractors, review of available information (e.g., BAS screenshots, controls sequences, PIDs, drawings, and nameplate photos), on‑site visits, etc.

Recognize opportunities to involve engineers to assist with project identification for more complex systems

Effectively screen opportunities to ensure project eligibility and viability

Communicate the value of identified projects to motivate and influence the customer's decision‑making process

Assist customers in prioritizing and managing the collection of identified energy‑saving opportunities

Eliminate customer barriers to project implementation

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Academic degree in engineering, or similar technical discipline

4+ years of work experience in applicable application engineering, technical sales or outreach position, highly desirable

A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities: HVAC, lighting, motors, compressed air, refrigeration

Ability to distill complex ideas into concise conversation/emails

Excellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to develop customer relationships effectively and easily

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs

Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets

Must be able to travel locally (within IL) up to 50% of the time

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

Preferred Skills, Education And Experience

Mechanical engineering degree

CEM, CEA, or CBCP or similar credentials

PE – Mechanical Engineering in HVAC and Refrigeration or Thermal and Fluid Systems

CRM software and reporting

Benefits

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 $90,000 - $130,000. In addition to base pay, employees are 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Utilities

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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