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Director, Energy Efficiency - Midwest at Energy Solutions | All Remote Jobs

Energy Solutions

Director, Energy Efficiency - Midwest

United States · remote · USD 145000-180000 annual

Role overview

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

The Director of Energy Efficiency – Midwest sets strategic direction and holds accountability for the delivery, performance, and growth of large-scale energy efficiency programs across the Midwest region. This role oversees a multiprogram portfolio spanning six or more active programs with annual revenue exceeding $7M, while also shaping and advancing new business opportunities that expand Energy Solutions’ energy efficiency footprint. Success is defined by strong client retention, healthy and scalable teams, compliant and high performing programs, and sustained growth within the Midwest region.

We prefer candidates located in the Midwest to West area of the country.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Oversee and govern the delivery of multiple large-scale energy efficiency programs, ensuring achievement of performance goals, contractual deliverables, timelines, and budgets
Direct cross department collaboration—including with Information Systems—to guide the development, enhancement, and maintenance of custom software supporting program delivery
Actively manage program performance by monitoring and driving key metrics—including revenue—while controlling budgets and timelines; anticipate, assess, and mitigate delivery, compliance, and operational risks to ensure successful execution.
Apply deep industry expertise -, in energy efficiency programs, and emerging technologies and strong program management to inform regional and enterprise level decisions
Lead and govern a regional organization of project managers and senior professionals (P1–M4), establishing clear expectations for performance, collaboration, and accountability
Develop, coach, and retain talent, supporting growth and succession planning, team health, and long-term scalability
Direct workforce planning, including recruiting, staffing, and workload distribution aligned to program and growth needs
Develop and sustain program level and executive level client relationships, ensuring service excellence, trust, and long-term partnerships

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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Energy, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
Twelve or more years of progressive professional experience, including at least five years of people leadership, managing and developing multi‑generational teams
Minimum of five years’ experience leading or overseeing energy efficiency program implementation and growth, preferably within utility‑funded or regulated environments
Demonstrated experience managing complex operational teams, ideally overseeing program delivery, implementation, or product‑oriented teams in service of client outcomes
Proven experience leading client contract negotiations, renewals, and performance discussions, including accountability for delivery, financial outcomes, and risk mitigation
Strong ability to translate client needs into operational execution, including bridging gaps between program requirements, technology systems, and delivery costs, timelines, and constraints
Demonstrated excellence in complex problem‑solving, quantitative analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making
Ability to balance competing priorities, manage ambiguity, and provide clear direction in fast‑moving and evolving environments
Proven track record of successful organizational leadership, including motivating teams, driving accountability, and managing performance at scale
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, margin awareness, and maximizing program profitability
Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership in advancing energy efficiency, climate, and sustainability goals
Exceptional client management, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership skills
Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and growth‑oriented organization
Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level communications
High level of attention to detail, organization, and time management across a large and varied portfolio

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email .

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