Senior Engineering Manager

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating 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.

Additionally, you will enjoy:
• 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

Job 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.

In this role you will:

• 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 up to 25% for client facing meetings, project support and team gatherings.

You will have:

• 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

DOT Requirements

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

Compensation Range

$125,200.00 - $187,700.00

Currency

USD

Type

Salary

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

CLEAResult will not provide sponsorship or support for immigration status or work authorization including for international students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.