[Hiring] Senior Engineering Manager @CLEAResult

Role Description

We are looking for a talented individual to join CLEAResult as a Senior Engineering Manager! As a Senior Engineering Manager, you lead initiatives that deliver cost savings to end-users and reduce emissions across a portfolio of more than 85 gas and electric programs throughout the Midwest, with a focus on Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In this role, you oversee a team of 10–15 engineers, ranging from Energy Engineer I to V, including engineering people leaders.

• Demonstrate Technical Leadership
  • Provide expertise in audits, evaluations, HVAC, M&V, RCx, refrigeration, tool development and/or other areas of focus for our team and clients.
  • Direct updates to templates, tools, and procedures to reflect client requests and industry developments.
  • Lead team engagement with evaluation contractors and utility clients.
  • Guide team members in applying technical knowledge effectively.
  • Ensure adherence to processes, procedures, and performance standards.
• Oversee Team Workload and Project Execution
  • Manage team workload to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of client projects.
  • Communicate project status, technical updates, and key milestones effectively to team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Mentor and Grow Engineering Talent
  • Provide guidance and support to engineers in developing technical and professional skills.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and career advancement.
• Manage Financial and Operational Resources
  • Oversee team labor and operating expenses, maintaining minimal variance to plan and forecasts.
  • Allocate resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead Scope and Budget Development
  • Develop and negotiate engineering scopes of work and budgets for business development opportunities, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Foster Strategic Relationships
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering leadership and regional peers to ensure alignment on current and future client needs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments and senior leadership to drive projects and initiative success.
• Drive Strategic Planning and Program Improvement
  • Lead efforts to enhance program delivery and internal processes.
  • Contribute to the development of strategic plans for the engineering organization by identifying growth opportunities and proactively addressing challenges.
• Influence Program Design Through Industry Expertise
  • Apply deep industry knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies to shape program design, improve performance, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Recruit and Develop Talent
  • Lead hiring efforts, conduct interviews, and provide onboarding and training.
  • Support team development through ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
• Champion Process Improvements
  • Identify and implement process enhancements within your team and across our engineering organization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate Technical Insights
  • Present technical and team-related information regularly to clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Provide Continuous Feedback
  • Deliver ongoing feedback to leadership and team members regarding goals, milestones, deadlines, and performance metrics to support accountability and improvement.
• Travel
  • Travel up to 25% for client-facing meetings, project support, and team gatherings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or sustainability consulting.
• Minimum of 8 years of people management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills – experience with VBA a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, interpersonal, and written).
• High level of motivation and interest in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create growth opportunities for team members.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exposure to building and system modeling software a plus – examples: Energy Plus, eQuest, JMP, NEO, TraneTrace or others.

Requirements

• If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time.
• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us.
• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards.
• Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities.
• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career.

Company Description

CLEAResult is committed to leading the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We create a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.