Senior Engineer I -Energy Efficiency

Cascade Energy•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•$96,800 - $166,980•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Engineer I with Energy Efficiency and Retro-commissioning (RCx) experience. In this role, you will engage with our clients at a high level to assess their operations, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to maximize energy efficiency and performance in industrial and/or commercial facilities. 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 will also provide mentorship and contribute 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 Mechanic or Chemical Engineering, or 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
Experience in energy efficiency in commercial and/or industrial facilities
Experience doing retro-commissioning (RCx)
Experience with Strategic Energy Management (SEM)

Nice To Haves

Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills demonstrated by educational / professional experience
Strong Project Management experience
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 importance on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Project leadership & delivery: Lead and manage high-profile energy projects, maintaining accountability and mentoring peers through technical discussions and work review.
Energy analysis & savings calculations: Quantify energy savings from system/equipment changes using established tools, spreadsheets, and accepted methodologies.
On-site client engagement & opportunity identification: Visit industrial facilities to understand operations, identify energy-efficiency opportunities, provide recommendations, and uncover new work with existing/new clients.
Technical communication & stakeholder alignment: Present complex technical topics clearly to diverse audiences to build understanding and drive consensus.
Data collection, reporting & program compliance: Collect/document performance data (including data logging), write energy-efficiency project reports, and maintain expertise in utility programs and compliance requirements.

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