Senior Engineer I - Energy Efficiency
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Engineer I who engages with our clients at a high level to assess their operations, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to maximize energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems. The Sr Engineer I takes the lead to consult, gather data, create optimization models of industrial systems and write feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects, while leading overall management of projects. The Sr Engineer I provides mentorship and contributes to peer support and quality control review. Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture At Cascade Energy, we’re actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both. Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently. We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here. . . .come be a part of it!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study
- 5-8 years of engineering experience
- Expert technical knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air systems, steam systems, custom computer modeling of systems, electrical distribution system design, industrial control and data-logging of system results
Nice To Haves
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and understanding of internal policies/procedures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to achieve project results.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage high-profile industrial energy efficiency projects, ensuring accountability for scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Analyze industrial systems and quantify energy savings using accepted methodologies, calculation tools, and spreadsheets.
- Engage onsite with clients to understand equipment and operations, identify efficiency opportunities, and recommend improvements.
- Communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences—presenting complex technical issues, building consensus, and producing client-ready reports.
- Document and validate performance through data collection/logging; maintain utility program compliance knowledge; and mentor peers through technical review.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision coverage
- flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- paid parental leave
- 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- annual cash performance bonuses
- paid vacation and sick time
- inclusive, flexible holiday policy
- $500 contribution that can be applied to an HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
