Senior Research Engineer

• Lead technical analysis and develop engineering solutions for applied research and consulting projects involving buildings, campuses, communities, and emerging energy technologies.
• Lead medium- to large-scale multidisciplinary projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring high-quality technical work, budget and schedule performance, and strong client satisfaction.
• Analyze building and community energy systems with a focus on HVAC, controls, electrification, and distributed energy resources to identify decarbonization opportunities.
• Design and conduct field studies and engineering evaluations to assess real-world performance of technologies and energy systems.

This role directly contributes to climate change mitigation and equity by advancing energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization solutions for buildings and communities, helping to scale real-world climate solutions.

• 8–10+ years of relevant engineering experience with extensive HVAC systems, controls, and building energy performance.
• Deep understanding of building science, energy systems, and engineering analysis methods.
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 per year. Fully remote position with flexible schedules, travel up to 10%, and offices in Madison, WI and Chicago, IL. Slipstream is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive workplace.

Slipstream inspires bold ideas to tackle big energy challenges, spanning energy efficiency, community energy planning, equitable building decarbonization, emerging technologies, and green financing. They collaborate with governments, utilities, and community-based organizations to discover, test, and scale climate solutions.