Sr. Associate

Resource Innovations is seeking a Sr. Associate to join our growing team in Illinois. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Associate with a strong background in project management to join our dynamic team. As an/a Sr. Associate you will support a large electrification serving customers in Northern Illinois. 

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

• Support Program Managers in project development, tracking and analysis, and management of energy efficiency projects.  
• Identify and escalate issues as appropriate and recommend strategies to address issues.  
• Provide general administrative support to the project teams.  

• Function as a cooperative and cohesive member of project teams.  
• Demonstrate a willingness to play a variety of roles (e.g., administrative, quality assurance, research, writing) as required to achieve project/task success.  
• Technical experience with energy efficiency, HVAC, energy efficiency audits or related technologies
• Complete assignments on schedule and within the allotted budget or hours.  
• Successfully and independently track and performs small tasks within a project or program.  
• Track multiple task or project deadlines and alerts manager in advance of conflicts.  
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. or B.A. mandatory - energy, environment, public policy, or technical field desired 
• 3+ years work experience 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 
• Experience with CRM software preferred 
• Highly motivated and positive attitude 
• Superior organization and time management skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Flexibility to work with a variety of team members and dynamic project demands 
• Interest or experience in a field related to energy, HVAC technology, or sustainability 
• Experience troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions 
• Ability to identify process improvements and communicate plans for improvement 

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 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.

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.