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Energy Account Manager roles sit at the intersection of technical sales and utility markets, making them strong candidates for H-1B specialty occupation status. Employers in this space regularly file Labor Condition Applications through DOL and sponsor H-1B transfers for experienced candidates. Your background in energy solutions, client portfolio management, or demand-side programs directly supports a qualifying specialty occupation petition.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Account Manager
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Pull together degree transcripts, professional licenses, and any energy-sector certifications before you start applying. H-1B petitions for Account Manager roles face scrutiny on specialty occupation, so a clear credential trail strengthens the I-129 from day one.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Energy Account Manager roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications in this occupation. Employers with LCA history understand the DOL prevailing-wage process and are less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your offer negotiation
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific energy sales role and work location using OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that wage level, and knowing the number prevents surprises after an employer initiates the LCA.
Clarify your sales territory structure with HR
Energy Account Managers who cover multiple states or utility territories can trigger worksite compliance questions under DOL rules. Ask the hiring team how they handle multi-state LCA coverage before the offer stage so blanket posting requirements don't delay your start date.
Verify your O*NET occupation code matches the job description
Energy Account Manager roles can fall under different O*NET codes depending on whether the focus is industrial sales, utility programs, or energy consulting. Confirm the employer's petitioner is using the right SOC code on the I-129 so adjudicators don't question the specialty occupation classification.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, and energy sector roles often come with defined territory handoff dates or client cycle timelines. Filing Form I-907 for premium processing gets you a decision from USCIS within 15 business days and protects a time-sensitive onboarding plan.
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Find Energy Account Manager JobsEnergy Account Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Account Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, engineering, or energy management. USCIS looks closely at Account Manager titles, so the job description should explicitly tie duties like grid solutions, utility contract negotiation, or demand-response program management to that degree requirement. Generic sales duties without technical depth can draw a Request for Evidence.
How do I find Energy Account Manager jobs at companies that already sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse Energy Account Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters results by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated DOL prevailing-wage certification for similar roles, which significantly reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after an offer is extended.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new energy employer if I change jobs mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your current status is valid and you've maintained it without gaps. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 with a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for your new work location, which matters if you're moving to a different utility market or metropolitan area.
What happens to my H-1B if my energy employer is acquired or merges with another company?
A corporate acquisition that qualifies as a successor-in-interest generally allows your H-1B to continue without a new petition, but the successor employer must assume all LCA obligations including the certified wage. If the acquiring company changes your role, territory, or job duties materially, an amended I-129 is required. Confirm with your HR team whether the deal structure meets the successor-in-interest standard under USCIS guidance.
Do Energy Account Manager roles at utility companies count as cap-exempt H-1B employers?
Most investor-owned utilities and private energy firms are cap-subject employers, meaning petitions compete in the annual H-1B lottery. Nonprofit research affiliates or government energy agencies may qualify as cap-exempt, allowing year-round filing outside the lottery. Check whether the specific entity filing the petition is structured as a nonprofit or government body before assuming cap-exempt status, since many utility holding companies have cap-subject subsidiaries.
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