Senior Engineer I

Cascade Energy • Chicago, IL

13h • $101,640 - $152,460 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Engineer I in the Chicago area to provide technical leadership for an industrial systems energy efficiency program. This role is well‑suited for an experienced engineer who thrives in a leadership capacity—guiding teams, setting technical direction, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes across complex projects.
As the engineering lead, you will oversee program‑level engineering delivery rather than day‑to‑day execution. You will lead and support a team of 3–5 engineers, primarily from subcontractor partners, by assigning work, providing strategic technical guidance, and ensuring work meets program and quality standards. In this role, you will also play a key part in advancing the program through process improvement, tool development, and technical innovation.
This is a full‑time, exempt position based in the Chicagoland area. Candidates should ideally reside within the client service territory to support periodic day trips to customer sites or client meetings across northern Illinois. Travel is approximately 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 5–8 years of professional engineering experience, including experience leading or overseeing the work of other engineers
• Strong technical foundation in industrial systems such as refrigeration, compressed air, steam systems, system modeling, electrical distribution, industrial controls, and data logging

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and provide effective mentorship
• Strong project oversight and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to drive continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and people leadership for a team of engineers, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent quality
• Oversee high‑profile engineering projects, managing priorities, timelines, and outcomes at a program level
• Review and approve energy savings calculations and system improvement recommendations for technical accuracy and consistency
• Serve as a senior technical advisor, translating complex engineering concepts for clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners
• Maintain deep knowledge of utility programs and compliance requirements, ensuring engineering work meets all standards
• Mentor engineers through structured feedback, work review, and technical discussions
• Lead efforts to define, improve, document, and standardize engineering processes to support scalability and long‑term program success

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
• 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: Senior