Energy Advisor – Energy Manager, Outreach Engineer

Resource Innovations

. Serve as a strategic energy management partner to commercial and industrial customers .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in energy efficiency consulting and technical sales, with a strong focus on developing actionable implementation plans and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in evaluating facilities and systems to identify energy-saving opportunities while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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Energy Efficiency ConsultingTechnical SalesConsultative SellingEnergy Management Action Plan DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Energy-Saving TechnologiesHVAC SystemsLighting SystemsCompressed Air SystemsRefrigeration SystemsProcess SystemsFacility OptimizationProject ManagementData AnalysisTechnical Review

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMicrosoft 365 ApplicationsPipeline Management ToolsPerformance Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Energy ManagementSustainabilityUtility-Sponsored ProgramsCommercial FacilitiesIndustrial Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic energy management partner to commercial and industrial customers
Identify and prioritize opportunities aligned with customers' operational, financial, and sustainability objectives
Deliver data-driven recommendations and actionable implementation plans
Champion the operational, financial, and environmental benefits of energy-saving investments
Develop and execute territory and account strategies to maximize participation, project conversion, and energy savings
Build relationships with utility representatives, facility engineers and operators, contractors, and key decision-makers
Serve as the primary liaison between customers, utilities, contractors, engineering teams, and program leadership
Maintain customer activity, opportunity pipelines, and project forecasts in CRM systems
Conduct consultative discussions to uncover operational challenges, capital planning initiatives, and energy-saving opportunities
Evaluate facilities, systems, and operational practices through site visits, technical reviews, and documentation analysis
Develop and maintain an Energy Management Action Plan for each customer
Support customers from opportunity identification through project completion
Identify and qualify energy efficiency opportunities while assessing technical feasibility, customer readiness, and program eligibility
Articulate business cases, financial benefits, operational impacts, and energy savings potential
Guide customers through project evaluation, prioritization, and implementation planning
Collaborate with engineering specialists on complex systems and high-value opportunities
Coordinate resources, resolve issues, and facilitate stakeholder alignment to remove implementation barriers
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of experience in energy efficiency consulting, technical sales, engineering consulting, facility optimization, or a related field
Strong understanding of industrial and/or commercial facilities and energy-saving technologies and strategies, including HVAC, lighting, motors, compressed air, refrigeration, and process systems
Experience supporting utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs
Demonstrated ability to influence customer decisions through consultative selling, relationship management, and solution development
Passion for sustainability and helping organizations achieve operational and environmental goals
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to build credibility quickly and develop lasting customer relationships
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines in a remote environment
Ability to travel locally to customer sites, up to approximately 50% of the time
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check
Pre-employment drug screen may be required if applicable
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Preferred: Application engineering, sales, or customer service experience
Preferred: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), or similar credentials
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license
Preferred: Experience leveraging CRM platforms, pipeline management tools, and performance reporting systems
Preferred: Demonstrated success developing customer accounts, generating project pipelines, and driving implementation of energy efficiency initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive plan eligibility, with target incentive earnings of up to $20,000 annually
Three weeks of paid vacation annually
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter benefits
Additional supplemental offerings