Team Leader / Associate

Job Type Full-time Description

Salary Range - $150,106 - $169,299 

About EEI

Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data, and mission-critical facilities.

Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That’s why our values aren’t just words — they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee-owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. As EEI continues to grow, we’re looking for leaders who want meaningful work, a strong team, and room to advance.

Learn more at https://eeibuildingperformance.com/

Why Join EEI

• Step into leadership: Partner with Branch leadership while building your own client relationships and project portfolio.
• Grow your influence: Gain experience in operations, business development, and team supervision.
• Advance your career: Clear pathway toward Branch Manager and expanded regional leadership.
• Competitive rewards: Strong base pay, bonus potential, full benefits, 401(k) match, and ESOP participation. 

What You'll Do

As a Team Leader – Associate, you will work in partnership with Branch leadership to grow sales, manage operations, and deliver high-quality projects. You’ll provide senior-level project leadership while supporting business development and team performance.

Project & Client Leadership

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients. 
• Prepare proposals, project budgets, and man-hour forecasts. 
• Negotiate scope of work, fees, and contract terms. 
• Provide project-specific leadership as Principal-in-Charge. 
• Manage project quality, financial performance, and profitability. 
• Handle complex or sensitive client situations. 

Technical Oversight

• Assess project technical requirements and define overall approach. 
• Lead design reviews, commissioning planning, and engineering quality control. 
• Delegate tasks appropriately while maintaining oversight of deliverables. 
• Ensure projects meet EEI standards for quality and performance. 

Business Development & Operations

• Identify opportunities for additional services with existing clients. 
• Support responses to RFPs and RFQs. 
• Assist Branch leadership in developing new client relationships. 
• Support operational efficiency and process improvements. 
• Supervise engineers, field personnel, and technical staff as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline (experience may substitute). 
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with emphasis on HVAC and controls. 
• Demonstrated success managing projects from scoping through delivery. 
• Strong financial and budgeting acumen. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. 
• Ability to travel locally and out-of-state as needed. 
• Ability to perform field work on construction sites and in existing facilities. 

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license. 
• Relevant certifications (LEED AP, AABC, NEBB, TABB, BCxA). 
• Experience in commissioning, energy auditing, MEP design, controls, energy modeling, or related fields.   

Benefits Taking care of our people is our highest priority. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported through meaningful connection, genuine care, and real opportunities to grow. That’s why we provide the benefits, tools, and resources our team needs to thrive and do their best work.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
• Health, dental, and visi