Resource Innovations
Energy Advisor (Energy Manager / Outreach Engineer)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Contract
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$9,549 more — $99,549 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $99,549 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Operations Research Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Operations Research Analysts (15-2031) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Advisor (Energy Manager / Outreach Engineer) to join our growing team in Northern, IL (Chicagoland).
- A successful Energy Advisor will operate independently, with technical credibility, a strategic account ownership skillset, and leverage data analytics to convert opportunities into savings.
- Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate customer and program needs and deliver solutions that create measurable value.
- Develop and execute territory and account strategies that maximize participation, project conversion, and achieve energy savings targets.
- Build trusted relationships with utility representatives, facility engineers and operators, contractors, and key decision-makers to drive long-term engagement and project adoption.
- Maintain accurate customer activity, opportunity pipelines, and project forecasts within CRM systems while identifying stalled opportunities, engaging stakeholders, and implementing recovery plans to move projects forward.
- Develop, manage, and maintain an Energy Management Action Plan for each customer, a history and "living roadmap" recapping short- and long-term opportunities and energy management priorities, decisions, and progress.
- Collaborate with engineering specialists to develop solutions for complex systems and high-value customer opportunities.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
- Proven ability to build credibility quickly and develop lasting customer relationships.
- This customer engagement will lead to a comprehensive understanding of their operational priorities, capital planning objectives, and energy goals.
- Leveraging these insights, you will identify and develop opportunities across all the utility energy efficiency program offerings.
Requirements
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
- If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
Compensation
- This position offers a competitive compensation package with an anticipated base salary of $90,000-$110,000, plus eligibility to participate in a performance-based incentive plan.
- Employees who achieve target performance are eligible for target incentive earnings of up to $20,000 annually, for total possible compensation of approximately $90,000-$130,000, based on achieved savings goals.
- Final compensation will be determined based on factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, and internal equity.
Company info
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Energy Advisor with a strong background in energy efficiency to join our dynamic team.
- Serve as the primary liaison and relationship manager between customers, utility, contractors, engineering teams, and program leadership to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Guide customers through project evaluation, prioritization, and implementation planning.
- Customer Engagement, Account Management, and Program Growth Serve as customers' strategic energy management partner, identifying and prioritizing opportunities that align with their operational, financial, and sustainability objectives.
- Leverage Assessments and Data Analytics to Drive Technical Solutions Conduct consultative discussions with customers to uncover operational challenges, capital planning initiatives, and energy-saving opportunities.
- Support customers from opportunity identification through project completion to ensure successful energy savings outcomes.
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