Energy and Decarbonization Manager

Resource Innovations is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Energy and Decarbonization Manager to spearhead innovative research and consulting initiatives in energy efficiency, grid flexibility, decarbonization, and electrification. In this exciting role, you will manage a diverse array of projects, offer expert guidance on utility program development, and lead research on energy-efficient technologies and market trends. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of energy programs, assisting our clients and stakeholders in navigating the complexities of market dynamics, and crafting strategies that lower energy consumption, minimize carbon emissions, and enhance equity.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm dedicated to making a difference . With our foundation in energy efficiency, we continually broaden our suite of clean energy solutions to help utilities tackle increasingly intricate and interconnected challenges. From load flexibility to electrification and carbon reduction, we're passionately driving change forward.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead Market and Technical Research : Create and oversee technical models that forecast technology market changes over time, with a focus on building systems, especially HVAC and water heating.
• Data Analysis and Synthesis : Gather, analyze, and distill large datasets to generate actionable insights, using your expertise in data science, programming (Python, R), and Excel to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
• Strategic Program Management : Manage program portfolios, blending technical execution with strategic goals. Oversee project budgets, timelines, and scopes while working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to adapt to their evolving needs.
• Energy Systems Expertise : Share deep technical knowledge of energy and building systems, including HVAC, water heating, and building envelope components, to inform program development and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Thought Leadership and Communication : Share your research findings through reports, presentations, and engaging visuals that effectively convey complex concepts to various audiences. Cultivate client relationships and provide strategic guidance on the design and implementation of energy programs.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of professionals, promoting collaboration and ensuring top-notch outcomes. Address project challenges with senior leadership as needed, and mentor the team to establish consistent and robust best practices for data management, analysis, documentation, and QAQC.
• Regulatory Knowledge : Keep abreast of energy policies and regulatory frameworks that oversee energy efficiency programs, integrating new developments into program recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, public policy, environmental science, or a related field is required. A master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
• Experience : 8+ years of professional experience in energy management, building science, utility program design, or energy policy, with a proven track record of leading projects to successful completion.
• Technical Expertise : Strong proficiency in programming (Python, R) and data analysis tools. Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is essential.
• Skills : Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in presenting to diverse audiences and managing client relationships.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• In-depth understanding of demand-side management programs and regulatory environments.
• Expertise in energy systems, HVAC, water heating, and building envelope technologies.
• Familiarity with third-party evaluation processes for utility and government programs.

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 energytransformation firm focused on impact . Building onour expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantlyexpanding our portfolio of clean energy solutionsto guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification.Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leadingthe 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.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree