Application Guide

How to Apply for Advisory Services Sr. Manager / Principal

at Resource Innovations

🏢 About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations stands out by focusing on empowering communities with accessible, sustainable energy and water solutions, not just corporate clients. Their mission-driven approach combines technical expertise with social impact, making them unique in the energy consulting space. Working here means contributing to meaningful environmental and community outcomes while advancing the clean energy transition.

About This Role

This Advisory Services Sr. Manager/Principal role involves leading both project execution and business development for energy program evaluations and market research. You'll manage a team of specialists while serving as the primary client contact for utility DSM programs. The position is impactful because you'll directly shape how utilities design and implement energy efficiency programs that benefit communities and the environment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning check-ins with your evaluation team on active DSM projects, followed by client calls to discuss study progress and findings. Afternoons could include developing proposals for new utility clients while providing technical review of team deliverables. You'd balance hands-on project oversight with strategic business development activities throughout the day.

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🎯 Who Resource Innovations Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years specifically evaluating Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs for utilities, not just general energy experience
  • Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in study design methodologies and program evaluation frameworks used in utility DSM contexts
  • Has proven experience as the primary client contact managing complex utility consulting projects from concept through implementation
  • Possesses both technical evaluation skills AND business development experience in the utility/energy efficiency sector

📝 Tips for Applying to Resource Innovations

1

Quantify your DSM program evaluation experience - specify how many DSM programs you've evaluated, types (residential, commercial, industrial), and methodologies used

2

Highlight specific utility clients you've worked with and the outcomes of your evaluations (e.g., 'Redesigned X utility's residential retrofit program, increasing participation by 15%')

3

Demonstrate your understanding of Resource Innovations' community-focused approach by connecting your past work to community impact, not just technical outcomes

4

Show both leadership and hands-on expertise - emphasize team management experience alongside your personal technical contributions to evaluations

5

Include business development metrics if available (e.g., 'Grew utility client portfolio by $X in annual revenue through new DSM evaluation contracts')

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific methodology expertise in DSM program evaluation (e.g., randomized control trials, quasi-experimental designs, market characterization studies)', 'Experience managing the full project lifecycle for utility clients, including budget development and client relationship management', "How your work aligns with Resource Innovations' mission of community empowerment through sustainable energy solutions", 'Examples of leading business development activities in the utility/energy efficiency consulting space']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Resource Innovations' project portfolio on their website to understand their specific utility clients and project types
  • → Research their leadership team's backgrounds to understand their expertise and company culture
  • → Study recent industry trends in DSM program evaluation, particularly around equity and emerging technologies
  • → Look into their community empowerment focus - how do they specifically implement this in projects?

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your approach to designing an evaluation for a new utility DSM program targeting low-income communities
2 Describe a time you had to manage conflicting client expectations during a DSM evaluation project and how you resolved it
3 How would you identify and pursue new business opportunities with municipal utilities versus investor-owned utilities?
4 What methodologies do you consider most effective for measuring persistence of energy savings in DSM programs?
5 How have you incorporated equity considerations into your DSM program evaluations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting general energy industry experience without specific DSM program evaluation examples
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating client management or business development capabilities
  • Using generic consulting language without connecting to Resource Innovations' community-focused mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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