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Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy / Account Manager to join our growing team in Davenport or Des Moines, IA. As an Energy Manager with Resource Innovations, you will assist commercial and industrial utility customers implement energy-saving projects (e.g. upgrades to the facility's lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, process equipment systems) by providing end-use customer account management, project identification, evaluation, and management services for utilities. Energy Managers (i.e., account manager / sales engineers) work directly with utility client account managers and their commercial and industrial customers to promote the program, drive participation, and maximize energy savings to achieve program goals. The Energy Manager team collaborates with the engineering and business management teams to deliver a complete suite of program services to our clients. 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
Provide program-level support to the client, customers, and contractors
- Think big picture and support the goal to influence customers to be energy efficient
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and listening skills, and make wise recommendations/decisions quickly, despite ambiguity
- Serve as a trusted advisor and communications liaison to external teams (utility representatives, utility customers and contractors) and internal teams (business management and engineering)
- Earn and maintain client and customer trust to continually build relationships and implement energy savings recommendations
- Develop a strategic sales plan with strategies and tactics to maximize the delivery of savings for your service area
- Maximize program participation, identify project opportunities, provide immediate program, business, and technical services to customers
- Proactively find and deliver value - anticipate current and future program needs whenever possible
- Track outreach interactions and forecasted projects in a CRM
- Proactively manage projects that begin to stagnate and take appropriate action to close the project
Assist customers in identifying and managing projects
- Identify energy-saving projects through discussions with customers and contractors, review of available information (e.g., BAS screenshots, controls sequences, PIDs, drawings, and nameplate photos), on-site visits, etc.
- Recognize opportunities to involve engineers to assist with project identification for more complex systems
- Effectively screen opportunities to ensure project eligibility and viability
- Communicate the value of identified projects to motivate and influence the customer's decision-making process
- Assist customers in prioritizing and managing the collection of identified energy-saving opportunities
- Eliminate customer barriers to project implementation
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or similar technical discipline required; Mechanical Engineering preferred
- 4+ years of work experience in applicable application engineering, technical sales or outreach position, highly desirable
- A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities: HVAC, lighting, motors, compressed air, refrigeration
- Ability to distill complex ideas into concise conversation/emails
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to develop customer relationships effectively and easily
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs
- Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
- Must be able to travel locally (within Iowa) up to approximately 50% of the time
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
- Must be located in Central and Eastern Iowa, or Quad Cities areas or relocating.
PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- CEM, CEA, or CBCP or similar credentials
- PE - Mechanical Engineering in HVAC and Refrigeration or Thermal and Fluid Systems
- CRM software and reporting
BENEFITS
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.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $85K - $110K. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required. 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.
INTRODUCTION
Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy / Account Manager to join our growing team in Davenport or Des Moines, IA. As an Energy Manager with Resource Innovations, you will assist commercial and industrial utility customers implement energy-saving projects (e.g. upgrades to the facility's lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, process equipment systems) by providing end-use customer account management, project identification, evaluation, and management services for utilities. Energy Managers (i.e., account manager / sales engineers) work directly with utility client account managers and their commercial and industrial customers to promote the program, drive participation, and maximize energy savings to achieve program goals. The Energy Manager team collaborates with the engineering and business management teams to deliver a complete suite of program services to our clients. 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
Provide program-level support to the client, customers, and contractors
- Think big picture and support the goal to influence customers to be energy efficient
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and listening skills, and make wise recommendations/decisions quickly, despite ambiguity
- Serve as a trusted advisor and communications liaison to external teams (utility representatives, utility customers and contractors) and internal teams (business management and engineering)
- Earn and maintain client and customer trust to continually build relationships and implement energy savings recommendations
- Develop a strategic sales plan with strategies and tactics to maximize the delivery of savings for your service area
- Maximize program participation, identify project opportunities, provide immediate program, business, and technical services to customers
- Proactively find and deliver value - anticipate current and future program needs whenever possible
- Track outreach interactions and forecasted projects in a CRM
- Proactively manage projects that begin to stagnate and take appropriate action to close the project
Assist customers in identifying and managing projects
- Identify energy-saving projects through discussions with customers and contractors, review of available information (e.g., BAS screenshots, controls sequences, PIDs, drawings, and nameplate photos), on-site visits, etc.
- Recognize opportunities to involve engineers to assist with project identification for more complex systems
- Effectively screen opportunities to ensure project eligibility and viability
- Communicate the value of identified projects to motivate and influence the customer's decision-making process
- Assist customers in prioritizing and managing the collection of identified energy-saving opportunities
- Eliminate customer barriers to project implementation
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or similar technical discipline required; Mechanical Engineering preferred
- 4+ years of work experience in applicable application engineering, technical sales or outreach position, highly desirable
- A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities: HVAC, lighting, motors, compressed air, refrigeration
- Ability to distill complex ideas into concise conversation/emails
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to develop customer relationships effectively and easily
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs
- Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
- Must be able to travel locally (within Iowa) up to approximately 50% of the time
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
- Must be located in Central and Eastern Iowa, or Quad Cities areas or relocating.
PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- CEM, CEA, or CBCP or similar credentials
- PE - Mechanical Engineering in HVAC and Refrigeration or Thermal and Fluid Systems
- CRM software and reporting
BENEFITS
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.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $85K - $110K. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required. 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Energy Account Manager
Document your energy sector credentials early
Gather transcripts, degree certificates, and professional licenses before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the role's minimum requirements, so gaps in documentation can stall labor certification unexpectedly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Energy Account Manager roles at utilities, independent power producers, and commercial energy retailers that have previously sponsored foreign workers. DOL disclosure data shows which employers have filed PERM applications for account management and sales roles in the energy sector.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your Energy Account Manager job search by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll surface employers who have already navigated PERM for comparable roles, cutting the time you spend vetting companies that won't sponsor.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your role
If your position requires a bachelor's degree plus two or more years of experience, it typically qualifies under EB-3. A master's degree or demonstrated specialized expertise in energy markets or B2B account strategy can support an EB-2 filing with a stronger prevailing wage tier.
Negotiate PERM filing terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer will begin PERM immediately after your start date rather than waiting for a performance review. Delays of six to twelve months are common, and starting the clock earlier can meaningfully reduce your total green card timeline.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC prevailing wage data
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before signing an offer to confirm your salary won't trigger a prevailing wage issue that delays or derails certification.
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Find Energy Account Manager JobsEnergy Account Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Account Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Energy Account Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds advanced credentials in energy markets, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney determines the classification based on the job's minimum requirements, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with an annual lottery and a six-year cap. The EB-3 green card path through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed, making it a longer but permanent outcome compared to H-1B.
Which U.S. employers sponsor green cards for Energy Account Manager positions?
Utilities, independent power producers, retail energy providers, and commercial solar or renewable energy companies have filed PERM applications for account management roles. Smaller energy brokers and demand-response firms sponsor less frequently. Use Migrate Mate to search by job title and filter for employers with documented green card sponsorship history rather than relying on job postings that rarely specify PERM willingness upfront.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer for this role?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process, typically lasting 30 to 60 days, showing no equally qualified U.S. worker applied. They file the ETA 9089 with OFLC and must pay at least the prevailing wage for the Energy Account Manager position in your work location. The employer bears the filing cost, not you, and USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition after PERM is approved.
Can I change employers during the green card process without starting over?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved for 180 days or more and your I-485 adjustment of status application is pending, portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category without restarting the green card process. For Energy Account Manager roles, account management or B2B sales positions in adjacent industries often qualify as sufficiently similar under USCIS portability guidance.
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