Engineering Manager
A Career Opportunity Energized by PurposeLead engineers. Stay hands‑on. Make real impact.This is a home‑based role with up to 25% travel and the use of a personal vehicle. Midwest or Pennsylvania preferred.At Energy Sciences, we believe the best engineering leaders don't step away from the work — they stay connected to it.We'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.Our 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.Why this role is differentThis isn't a role where management replaces engineering — it builds on it.As an Engineering Manager at Energy Sciences, you will:Continue doing meaningful technical work on energy efficiency and decarbonization projectsLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineersInfluence how work gets done — technically, operationally, and culturallySee the direct impact of your work on buildings, systems, and sustainability outcomesOur 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.What you'll doAs a player‑coach, your time will be intentionally split between technical contribution and people leadership.On the technical side, you will:Identify and quantify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunitiesPerform energy and economic analyses using field data, trending, and modelingLead or contribute to complex or high‑impact projectsConduct site surveys, system investigations, and facility assessmentsPrepare clear, credible reports and present findings to clientsProvide technical leadership and quality review of engineering workOn the leadership side, you will:Coach, mentor, and develop engineers — supporting both technical growth and career progressionAllocate resources across projects to balance workloads, priorities, and deadlinesReview work for quality, consistency, and accuracySupport onboarding, goal‑setting, and professional development for direct reportsPartner in hiring decisions and help build a strong, engaged engineering teamServe as a trusted technical and people leader within the organizationAbout YouYou enjoy being both a technical contributor and a people leaderYou like staying close to the work and leading by exampleYou're collaborative, thoughtful, and comfortable guiding others through complex problemsYou care about quality, integrity, and doing work that mattersYou're motivated by sustainability, continuous improvement, and real‑world impactAdditional InformationEnergy 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.RequirementsWhat you bringTechnical foundationBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field7+ years of professional engineering experience5+ years focused on energy engineering, energy consulting, or building systemsStrong working knowledge of HVAC, lighting, controls, and industrial systemsExperience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level I-III), commissioning, or retro‑commissioningComfort working onsite with customers and translating technical findings into clear recommendationsAdvanced Excel skills and experience with data analysisLeadership experience2+ years managing engineers or technical professionalsA genuine interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing othersExperience balancing hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilitiesStrong judgment around prioritization, resource planning, and decision‑makingNice to haveCEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, or PE credentialsExperience with utility energy efficiency programsFamiliarity with measurement & verification practicesBenefitsSalary range: $93,300-$145,000 annuallyDay 1 benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTDRetirement plan with employer match and profit sharing13 paid holidays120 hours of PTO starting in year oneParental leave