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Energy Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship a realistic path for candidates with degrees in engineering, environmental science, or economics. Many positions sit inside utilities, renewables firms, and consultancies already familiar with LCA filings and PERM labor certification. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant Lead to join our growing team in the Minneapolis, MN area and report to our Louisville, CO team. As an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant with Resource Innovations, you will be responsible for enrolling distributors, customers, and contractors into eligible Utility programs within Resource Innovations’ Delivery business unit, and will work on energy efficiency/sustainability program planning, delivery, and outreach. The focus of this role will be advising distributors, contractors and customers on how to make their business more efficient and environmentally friendly via energy efficiency and sustainability programs. Distributors and contractors come to us because we are the experts and we need to demonstrate that expertise in our outreach and deliverables. You will work directly with the Director of Outreach from our Colorado team who leads sustainability initiatives both internally and externally.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Outreach to potential program distributors, customers, and contractors to be enrolled in utility programs.
- Walk enrollees through the program enrollment process, from initial contact to the end of engagement.
- Develop rapport and network with relevant stakeholders, businesses, and other industry contacts.
- Identify and assist with the implementation of energy efficiency projects including project feasibility, rebate procurement, and follow up support.
- Ensure program goals are met.
- Support and assist with collecting and summarizing enrollee feedback, in order to identify and implement continuous improvement ideas.
- Support senior staff with the development of presentations/reports and act as a flexible “jack of all trades” to meet client/program needs.
- Work with the CO team on sustainability initiatives, environmental work, and decarbonization programs.
- Assist with the administrative tasks and deliverables within our programs to meet goals.
- As an outreach consultant lead, this role is very flexible in terms of what needs to be done day to day and you will need to be ready to take on any client side work that comes up.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be located in the greater Minneapolis, MN area or willing to relocate within 30 days of acceptance.
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in the US.
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
- Experience in energy efficiency/sustainability required.
- Experience with outreach/sales and stakeholder engagement required.
- Experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
- Knowledge of Demand Side Management programs.
- Be a self learner and independent worker, with moderate oversight.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Salesforce experience is recommended but not required).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are mandatory.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- 4 year equivalent degree in environmental science, sustainability, or energy.
- Masters in environmental management preferred but not required.
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: $65,300.00 - $95,000.00.
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 paid vacation, paid sick time, 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 Efficiency and Outreach Consultant Lead to join our growing team in the Minneapolis, MN area and report to our Louisville, CO team. As an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant with Resource Innovations, you will be responsible for enrolling distributors, customers, and contractors into eligible Utility programs within Resource Innovations’ Delivery business unit, and will work on energy efficiency/sustainability program planning, delivery, and outreach. The focus of this role will be advising distributors, contractors and customers on how to make their business more efficient and environmentally friendly via energy efficiency and sustainability programs. Distributors and contractors come to us because we are the experts and we need to demonstrate that expertise in our outreach and deliverables. You will work directly with the Director of Outreach from our Colorado team who leads sustainability initiatives both internally and externally.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Outreach to potential program distributors, customers, and contractors to be enrolled in utility programs.
- Walk enrollees through the program enrollment process, from initial contact to the end of engagement.
- Develop rapport and network with relevant stakeholders, businesses, and other industry contacts.
- Identify and assist with the implementation of energy efficiency projects including project feasibility, rebate procurement, and follow up support.
- Ensure program goals are met.
- Support and assist with collecting and summarizing enrollee feedback, in order to identify and implement continuous improvement ideas.
- Support senior staff with the development of presentations/reports and act as a flexible “jack of all trades” to meet client/program needs.
- Work with the CO team on sustainability initiatives, environmental work, and decarbonization programs.
- Assist with the administrative tasks and deliverables within our programs to meet goals.
- As an outreach consultant lead, this role is very flexible in terms of what needs to be done day to day and you will need to be ready to take on any client side work that comes up.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be located in the greater Minneapolis, MN area or willing to relocate within 30 days of acceptance.
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in the US.
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
- Experience in energy efficiency/sustainability required.
- Experience with outreach/sales and stakeholder engagement required.
- Experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
- Knowledge of Demand Side Management programs.
- Be a self learner and independent worker, with moderate oversight.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Salesforce experience is recommended but not required).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are mandatory.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- 4 year equivalent degree in environmental science, sustainability, or energy.
- Masters in environmental management preferred but not required.
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: $65,300.00 - $95,000.00.
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 paid vacation, paid sick time, 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 Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Consultant
Align your degree to the role
Energy consulting spans engineering, economics, and environmental science. Your degree field must directly relate to the specific role, not just the industry. Pull the O*NET occupation profile and match your credential to the duties listed, then mirror that language in your resume.
Target utilities and renewables consultancies first
Firms specializing in grid modernization, clean energy transition, and regulatory compliance file LCAs regularly. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer, which shortens your path from offer to petition filing compared to generalist consulting firms.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage certified on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your metro area before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Energy consulting employers with active LCA filing history are searchable by city and role on Migrate Mate. You'll see which firms have sponsored similar positions before, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Prepare for PERM if you're pursuing a green card
Many energy consultancies sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process. Document your work history meticulously now, since PERM requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, and gaps in your credentials can complicate that showing.
Clarify H-1B portability before resigning
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new energy employer once the new petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. Confirm your current petition was properly filed before giving notice so you don't inadvertently fall out of authorized status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as engineering, economics, environmental science, or a related discipline. Roles that accept any degree, or no specific degree, can fail the specialty occupation test. The job description should specify the required field, not just any technical background.
Which visa types can Energy Consultants use for U.S. work authorization?
H-1B is the most common path, covering employer-sponsored specialty occupation roles. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and an annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or scientific roles may qualify for TN visa status. F-1 students can work via OPT or STEM OPT if the role relates to their degree field.
How do I find Energy Consultant employers who actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history, searchable by role and city. This lets you focus your applications on firms that have sponsored energy consulting positions before, rather than spending time on companies with no sponsorship track record.
Does a three-year Australian engineering or economics degree satisfy the H-1B degree requirement?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for H-1B purposes, particularly in engineering and economics. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization can formally document that equivalency, which strengthens the petition if the employer's immigration counsel or USCIS requests evidence of educational qualification.
Can an Energy Consultant on STEM OPT transition to an H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor your STEM OPT extension, and that same enrollment supports an H-1B petition. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, so timing matters. If you're not selected, your STEM OPT authorization continues until its expiration, giving you additional time to reapply in a subsequent cycle.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Energy Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.