Senior Engineer I

Cascade Energy • Portland, OR

19h • $106,480 - $159,720

About The Position

We are seeking a SR Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency Engineer who will be responsible for leading and implementing existing and new Strategic Energy Management (SEM) efforts for our utility and industrial clients. The W/WW EE Engineer coaches municipal and industrial organizations to form energy teams, set goals, and implement measures to get moving on the path to reduced consumption and GHG emissions. This is a technical role that requires a deep understanding of municipal water or wastewater plant operations; the role also requires a high level of customer engagement that results in generating work from existing and new clients. The W/WW EE Engineer delivers training and services to clients via long term relationships, while taking the lead to continuously improve SEM and its processes. The W/WW EE Engineer acts as a facilitator, educator, and technical liaison between our industry’s stakeholders: the plant staff and management, the consultants, the vendors, the regulators, and the electric utility.

Requirements

• A.A/B.S /B.A in mechanical, chemical, civil engineering, or other applicable fields
• At least 5 years of experience in municipal water or wastewater operations, maintenance, management, or design
• Strong analysis skills using MS Excel
• Progressive experience in the management or design of water distribution and treatment systems, or wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment systems, and processes
• Experience and strong understanding of the regulatory framework within which municipal facilities operate
• Experience with U.S. local, state, regional, and federal funding strategies, and regulations relevant to water/wastewater utilities in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Regional network of professional contacts and involvement within the W/WW industry in the Pacific Northwest region
• Experience with industrial energy efficiency

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients (mostly municipal water and wastewater) over the long term and coach them toward operational improvements that achieve energy efficient outcomes
• Perform customer site visits to assess municipal water and wastewater operations from a technical and operational perspective, with a focus on improving energy efficient operations
• Facilitate regional W/WW workshops and seminars for SEM participants
• Facilitate and communicate energy performance reporting, with occasional Excel-based modeling and analysis of water/wastewater facility performance
• Prepare feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects with existing systems and conduct design reviews of expansions, upgrades, and greenfield projects
• Provide technical services and customer support within various electric utility conservation programs
• Provide project oversight to ensure progress and high-quality deliverables are on time
• Interface with electric utilities, water/wastewater utilities, design consultants, and the regulatory community as needed to support SEM participant progress
• Identify and engage water/wastewater facilities as potential participants in incentive programs. Identify opportunities to generate additional work from current clients

Benefits

• We provide health, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution.
• Cascade is proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual cash performance bonuses, paid vacation and sick time, and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy.
• To further support wellbeing, we provide a $500 contribution that can be applied to an HAS, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level