About EIP
Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC (EIP) is a minority-owned business specializing in energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, and demand-side management programs. With offices in New York, Illinois, California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington, EIP combines national reach with local market understanding. Our work advances sustainable energy solutions, supports economic development, and prioritizes benefits for disadvantaged communities. As a leader in clean energy program implementation and consulting, EIP is proud to help clients achieve meaningful environmental and economic outcomes through innovative, high-impact projects.
Position Description
EIP is seeking a highly motivated Energy Management Consultant to support commercial and industrial facilities in Chicago, Illinois, through utility-sponsored energy efficiency and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) initiatives. This position combines energy management coaching, facility assessments, technical analysis, and customer engagement to help organizations identify energy-saving opportunities, improve building performance, and implement sustainable energy management practices.
The Energy Management Consultant will work directly with facility managers, building operators, and other stakeholders to evaluate energy consumption, identify operational improvements, and develop practical strategies for reducing energy use and costs. Responsibilities include conducting one-on-one coaching sessions, facilitating educational workshops, reviewing facility energy performance data, and collaborating with dedicated engineering staff to assess building systems and identify energy conservation measures. The consultant will also support the development of energy reduction targets, savings estimates, and actionable improvement plans aligned with program objectives and customer priorities.
The Energy Management Consultant will collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and customer-facing teams to support technical assessments, communicate findings, track customer progress, and advance energy efficiency projects toward implementation. This role requires strong technical knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex energy concepts into practical recommendations. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience in energy engineering, energy management, technical consulting, or facility energy efficiency initiatives, along with strong communication, coaching, and project coordination skills.
Objectives of this Role
Energy Management Coaching: Empower and support commercial and industrial facility managers in adopting sustainable energy practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and achieving long-term energy efficiency goals.
Change Management: Promote continuous improvement by helping facility managers establish energy management strategies, implement operational changes, and encourage energy-efficient behaviors.
Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with facility managers, program stakeholders, and technical partners to support program participation and successful energy management outcomes.
Facility Assessments: Collaborate with dedicated energy engineering staff to evaluate existing building systems, operating conditions, and energy consumption patterns to identify actionable energy and demand reduction opportunities.
Savings Analysis: Develop and review accurate, transparent estimates of energy, demand, and cost savings using approved program methods, engineering calculations, and appropriate technical reference materials.
Project Development: Support the development of feasible energy efficiency improvement plans that account for facility operations, customer priorities, implementation costs, and operational constraints.
Technical Quality: Maintain accurate technical documentation, apply relevant industry standards and best practices, and ensure engineering…