{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"56c80d8f40b384287c7fd5f4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56c80d8f40b384287c7fd5f4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56c80d8f40b384287c7fd5f4","title":"Engineering Manager","description":"A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose\n\nLead engineers. Stay hands‑on. Make real impacts.\nThis is a home‑based role with up to 25% travel and the use of a personal vehicle. Midwest or Pennsylvania preferred.\nAt Energy Sciences, we believe the best engineering leaders don’t step away from the work — they stay connected to it.\nWe’re looking for an Engineering Manager who thrives as a player‑coach: someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, guiding complex projects, and still rolling up their sleeves to solve real engineering problems. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to grow people and projects without giving up the technical work that brought them here in the first place.\nOur managers tell us they like this model. It keeps them sharp, credible with their teams, and deeply connected to the outcomes we deliver for our clients.\nWhy this role is different\nThis isn’t a role where management replaces engineering — it builds on it.\nAs an Engineering Manager at Energy Sciences, you will:\nContinue doing meaningful technical work on energy efficiency and decarbonization projects\nLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers\nInfluence how work gets done — technically, operationally, and culturally\nSee the direct impact of your work on buildings, systems, and sustainability outcomes\nOur work helps commercial, industrial, and municipal clients reduce energy use, eliminate waste, and move toward a more sustainable future — delivering measurable results and saving millions of dollars along the way.\nWhat you’ll do\nAs a player‑coach, your time will be intentionally split between technical contribution and people leadership.\nOn the technical side, you will:\nIdentify and quantify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities\nPerform energy and economic analyses using field data, trending, and modeling\nLead or contribute to complex or high‑impact projects\nConduct site surveys, system investigations, and facility assessments\nPrepare clear, credible reports and present findings to clients\nProvide technical leadership and quality review of engineering work\nOn the leadership side, you will:\nCoach, mentor, and develop engineers — supporting both technical growth and career progression\nAllocate resources across projects to balance workloads, priorities, and deadlines\nReview work for quality, consistency, and accuracy\nSupport onboarding, goal‑setting, and professional development for direct reports\nPartner in hiring decisions and help build a strong, engaged engineering team\nServe as a trusted technical and people leader within the organization\nAbout You\nYou enjoy being both a technical contributor and a people leader\nYou like staying close to the work and leading by example\nYou’re collaborative, thoughtful, and comfortable guiding others through complex problems\nYou care about quality, integrity, and doing work that matters\nYou’re motivated by sustainability, continuous improvement, and real‑world impact\nAdditional Information\nEnergy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nRequirements\n\nWhat you bring\nTechnical foundation\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field\n7+ years of professional engineering experience\n5+ years focused on energy engineering, energy consulting, or building systems\nStrong working knowledge of HVAC, lighting, controls, and industrial systems\nExperience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level I–III), commissioning, or retro‑commissioning\nComfort working onsite with customers and translating technical findings into clear recommendations\nAdvanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis\nLeadership experience\n2+ years managing engineers or technical professionals\nA genuine interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing others\nExperience balancing hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities\nStrong judgment around prioritization, resource planning, and decision‑making\nNice to have\nCEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, or PE credentials\nExperience with utility energy efficiency programs\nFamiliarity with measurement & verification practices\nEnergy Sciences does not and will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.\n\nBenefits\n\nSalary range: $93,300–$145,000 annually\nDay 1 benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD\nRetirement plan with employer match and profit sharing\n13 paid holidays\n120 hours of PTO starting in year one\nParental leave","company":"Energy Sciences","rawCompany":"energy sciences","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T23:45:35.948Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2199.03","title":"Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar","slug":"energy-engineers-except-wind-and-solar"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager","description":"A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose\n\nLead engineers. Stay hands‑on. Make real impacts.\nThis is a home‑based role with up to 25% travel and the use of a personal vehicle. Midwest or Pennsylvania preferred.\nAt Energy Sciences, we believe the best engineering leaders don’t step away from the work — they stay connected to it.\nWe’re looking for an Engineering Manager who thrives as a player‑coach: someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, guiding complex projects, and still rolling up their sleeves to solve real engineering problems. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to grow people and projects without giving up the technical work that brought them here in the first place.\nOur managers tell us they like this model. It keeps them sharp, credible with their teams, and deeply connected to the outcomes we deliver for our clients.\nWhy this role is different\nThis isn’t a role where management replaces engineering — it builds on it.\nAs an Engineering Manager at Energy Sciences, you will:\nContinue doing meaningful technical work on energy efficiency and decarbonization projects\nLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers\nInfluence how work gets done — technically, operationally, and culturally\nSee the direct impact of your work on buildings, systems, and sustainability outcomes\nOur work helps commercial, industrial, and municipal clients reduce energy use, eliminate waste, and move toward a more sustainable future — delivering measurable results and saving millions of dollars along the way.\nWhat you’ll do\nAs a player‑coach, your time will be intentionally split between technical contribution and people leadership.\nOn the technical side, you will:\nIdentify and quantify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities\nPerform energy and economic analyses using field data, trending, and modeling\nLead or contribute to complex or high‑impact projects\nConduct site surveys, system investigations, and facility assessments\nPrepare clear, credible reports and present findings to clients\nProvide technical leadership and quality review of engineering work\nOn the leadership side, you will:\nCoach, mentor, and develop engineers — supporting both technical growth and career progression\nAllocate resources across projects to balance workloads, priorities, and deadlines\nReview work for quality, consistency, and accuracy\nSupport onboarding, goal‑setting, and professional development for direct reports\nPartner in hiring decisions and help build a strong, engaged engineering team\nServe as a trusted technical and people leader within the organization\nAbout You\nYou enjoy being both a technical contributor and a people leader\nYou like staying close to the work and leading by example\nYou’re collaborative, thoughtful, and comfortable guiding others through complex problems\nYou care about quality, integrity, and doing work that matters\nYou’re motivated by sustainability, continuous improvement, and real‑world impact\nAdditional Information\nEnergy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nRequirements\n\nWhat you bring\nTechnical foundation\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field\n7+ years of professional engineering experience\n5+ years focused on energy engineering, energy consulting, or building systems\nStrong working knowledge of HVAC, lighting, controls, and industrial systems\nExperience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level I–III), commissioning, or retro‑commissioning\nComfort working onsite with customers and translating technical findings into clear recommendations\nAdvanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis\nLeadership experience\n2+ years managing engineers or technical professionals\nA genuine interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing others\nExperience balancing hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities\nStrong judgment around prioritization, resource planning, and decision‑making\nNice to have\nCEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, or PE credentials\nExperience with utility energy efficiency programs\nFamiliarity with measurement & verification practices\nEnergy Sciences does not and will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role now or in the future. 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