Lead engineers. Stay hands-on. Make real impact. This is a home-based role with up to 25% travel and the use of a personal vehicle. Midwest or Pennsylvania preferred. We're looking for an Engineering Manager who thrives as a player-coach: someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, guiding complex projects, and still rolling up their sleeves to solve real engineering problems. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to grow people and projects without giving up the technical work that brought them here in the first place. Our managers tell us they like this model. It keeps them sharp, credible with their teams, and deeply connected to the outcomes we deliver for our clients. Why this role is different This isn't a role where management replaces engineering - it builds on it. As an Engineering Manager at Energy Sciences, you will: 37 Continue doing meaningful technical work on energy efficiency and decarbonization projects 37 Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers 37 Influence how work gets done - technically, operationally, and culturally 37 See the direct impact of your work on buildings, systems, and sustainability outcomes Our work helps commercial, industrial, and municipal clients reduce energy use, eliminate waste, and move toward a more sustainable future - delivering measurable results and saving millions of dollars along the way. What you'll do As a player-coach, your time will be intentionally split between technical contribution and people leadership. On the technical side, you will: 37 Identify and quantify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities 37 Perform energy and economic analyses using field data, trending, and modeling 37 Lead or contribute to complex or high-impact projects 37 Conduct site surveys, system investigations, and facility assessments 37 Prepare clear, credible reports and present findings to clients 37 Provide technical leadership and quality review of engineering work On the leadership side, you will: 37 Coach, mentor, and develop engineers - supporting both technical growth and career progression 37 Allocate resources across projects to balance workloads, priorities, and deadlines 37 Review work for quality, consistency, and accuracy 37 Support onboarding, goal-setting, and professional development for direct reports 37 Partner in hiring decisions and help build a strong, engaged engineering team 37 Serve as a trusted technical and people leader within the organization About You 37 You enjoy being both a technical contributor and a people leader 37 You like staying close to the work and leading by example 37 You're collaborative, thoughtful, and comfortable guiding others through complex problems 37 You care about quality, integrity, and doing work that matters 37 You're motivated by sustainability, continuous improvement, and real-world impact Requirements What you bring Technical foundation Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field 7+ years of professional engineering experience 5+ years focused on energy engineering, energy consulting, or building systems Strong working knowledge of HVAC, lighting, controls, and industrial systems Experience with energy audits (ASHRAE Level I-III), commissioning, or retro-commissioning Comfort working onsite with customers and translating technical findings into clear recommendations Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis Leadership experience 2+ years managing engineers or technical professionals A genuine interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing others Experience balancing hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities Strong judgment around prioritization, resource planning, and decision-making Nice to have CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, or PE credentials Experience with utility energy efficiency programs Familiarity with measurement & verification practices Benefits Salary range: $93,300-$145,000 annually Day 1 benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD Retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing 13 paid holidays 120 hours of PTO starting in year one Parental leave