Engineering and Process Improvement Manager (Energy Efficiency & AI Enablement)

Leidos is seeking an Engineering and Process Improvement Manager to lead optimize and scale energy-efficiency initiatives across commercial and industrial sectors in Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This role blends technical engineering expertise process optimization and AI-driven innovation to enhance program delivery customer outcomes and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement strategies leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence and lead cross-functional teams to modernize how energy efficiency solutions are identified evaluated and implemented.

Primary Responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead the identification evaluation and implementation of energy efficiency solutions across commercial and industrial systems including lighting HVAC and industrial processes
• Oversee and validate energy savings calculations ensuring accuracy scalability and compliance with utility program requirements
• Provide expert technical guidance to clients on the design procurement and installation of energy-efficient systems
• Maintain deep knowledge of building systems industrial systems and emerging energy technologies
• Design and implement process improvement frameworks to enhance efficiency quality and consistency in program delivery
• Standardize workflows for energy assessments project tracking reporting and customer engagement
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and deploy solutions
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Lead the integration of AI and advanced analytics into energy efficiency workflows including:
  • Automated energy savings calculations and modeling
  • Predictive analytics for identifying efficiency opportunities
  • AI-assisted audit tools and digital assessments
  • Intelligent customer segmentation and outreach optimization
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools and platforms to improve decision-making reduce manual effort and enhance accuracy
• Partner with internal teams to develop data pipelines dashboards and digital solutions for real-time insights
• Promote a culture of innovation by identifying opportunities to apply machine learning automation and generative AI to program operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with large commercial and industrial clients
• Present technical solutions and process improvements to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner
• Advise clients on strategies for continuous demand reduction and long-term energy optimization
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and enhancing program value propositions
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers analysts and program staff
• Foster collaboration across engineering operations data science and client-facing teams
• Communicate complex technical and process-related concepts effectively across diverse audiences

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience delivering customized energy solutions and performing energy analysis in commercial and industrial environments
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial Mechanical or related); Masters degree in business preferred
• Strong analytical and statistical skills including advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies including AI and digital tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform field verification of pre- and post-installation energy measures
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business or related field
• Experience in Commercial & Industrial energy assessments and audits
• Background in industrial energy efficiency program
• Experience with:
  • Data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau)
  • Programming or scripting (Python R) for analytics or automation
  • AI/ML applications in engineering operations or energy systems

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.