New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant

Resource Innovations is seeking a New Buildings Energy Performance Consultant to join our growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.As a New Building Energy Performance Consultant with Resource Innovations, you will support electric and natural gas utility programs by engaging with market actors such as architects, planners, energy modelers, raters, builders, owners, and commercial real estate organizations to promote and facilitate energy efficiency in new construction of commercial (non-residential) buildings.  The successful candidate will leverage their industry knowledge and technical expertise to develop strong relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.

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

• Builds and maintains relationships with market actors such as architects, engineers, planners, energy modelers, raters, builders, owners, and commercial real estate organizations to promote high performance building strategies and technologies
• Maintains a pipeline of projects and leads and see projects through to completion
• Supports design, implementation, and continuous improvement of new construction utility offerings under the direction of Resource Innovations Leadership and Client Program Managers
• Responsible to build and maintain a pipeline of projects planning to participate in utility programs such that energy efficiency targets and goals are achieved.
• Collaborates with program management, software, outreach, data analysis, customer service, and partner teams
• Independently audits complex buildings, evaluates building systems, and identifies energy efficiency and sustainability opportunities.
• Builds and reviews energy efficiency models using industry standard software (REM/Rate, eQUEST, EnergyPro, Trane Trace, etc.)
• Supports onsite and virtual measurements and verification of “as built” results after new buildings have been commissioned
• Supports business development initiatives by serving as a new construction subject matter expert
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area within 30 days of acceptance.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering is required
• 2 years of experience with energy efficiency building practices
• Must be able to travel locally and domestically up to 30% of the time
• Solid understanding of building systems (particularly lighting and HVAC) and/or sustainability practices is necessary
• Extensive familiarity with state building codes and energy codes for commercial and multi-family new construction. (examples: Utah’s IECC 2021, Washington WAC 51-11C)
• Extensive familiarity with reading architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency with building simulation software (e.g. REM/Rate, eQUEST, EnergyPro, Trane Trace, etc.)
• Familiarity with Net Zero Strategies
• Familiarity with Energy Use Intensity Metrics
• Knowledge of Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB) capabilities and initiatives
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with building science, systems and markets
• Preferred Certifications: HERS Rater, BPI Building Analyst, LEED AP and NGBS
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

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 $65,000-$85,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be 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. 

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

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.

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000