Energy Efficiency Engineer

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Outreach Engineer who is responsible for the coordination of Utility-offered industrial energy efficiency programs and resources for Central and Northern California. The Outreach Engineer acts as the main point of contact and connects with the California industrial network to proactively build and maintain relationships that lead to natural gas and electric efficiency project opportunities. The Outreach Engineer works closely with utility and program staff and acts as the facilitator between industrial customers, vendors, implementation contractors, and energy efficiency service providers.

About Us

At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement, and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals. We specialize in energy efficiency program design and implementation; carbon tracking and report; scope 1, 2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering; energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching. Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region.

Why work at Cascade?

As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.

In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.

Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leveraging and building relationships with all project engineers, program, and support staff, as well as our vendors and customers to deliver the industrial energy efficiency program.
• Engaging with all vendors to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Managing multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Identifying opportunities for new and better energy solutions.
• Tracking and coordinating with regional energy efficiency program stakeholders to identify areas for collaboration.
• Applying consultative selling techniques and recommending various program offerings to prospective vendors that are specific to their business needs.
• Representing program requirements thoroughly and accurately.
• Effectively utilizing available technical resources as appropriate.
• Providing regular reporting of lead generation, project status, or other data.

This is a full-time, exempt position to be located in either the Bay Area, Fresno, or Sacramento, CA. No in-office requirements, but there will be travel to customer sites approximately once per week.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Energy Management, or related program.
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably working with Industrial customers of our client and existing relationships with large food processing facilities and manufacturers.
• General knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency technologies, programs, and policies with a familiarity of energy use analysis and energy auditing.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency opportunities related to but not limited to boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Solid understanding of industrial processes (i.e. what systems use energy, how they use energy, and methods for reducing energy use).
• Experience with utility funded energy efficiency or demand side management programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of California energy regulations.

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

• Analytical abilities to calculate and communicate energy savings is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of project financial metrics and how projects are sold to upper management.
• Food processing or oil and gas experience would be a plus!

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).

The salary range for this position in the Bay Area, CA $74,280 - $92,880/year; Fresno, CA $61,900 - $77,400/year; or Sacramento, CA $68,090 - $85,140/year. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.

Application Process

Please submit a current resume and a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.

• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.

AAP/EEO Statement

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.