Utility Program Outreach Engineer II
About The Position
Cascade Energy is seeking a Utility Program Outreach Engineer II to deliver utility-funded program offerings to commercial and industrial customers. The role serves as the single point of contact for coordinating the client’s custom offerings and resources, represents programs to commercial and industrial end users, and facilitates the development and implementation of energy-saving projects. The Outreach Engineer connects customers, contractors or vendors, Energy Efficiency Service Providers (EESPs), and the client, integrating program resources with customers’ existing goals. The position oversees projects through implementation and measurement and verification, including tracking and baseline data analysis. It identifies and develops energy efficiency projects, manages multiple projects in a consulting environment, builds stakeholder relationships, and conducts site visits and scoping-level analyses. It is a full-time, exempt position based in the greater Chicagoland area, with approximately 20%–30% travel, primarily day trips. Cascade Energy describes its culture as relationship-driven, expertise-led, inclusive, and focused on learning and development. The company is incorporating AI into its tools and work in a responsible, human-centered way. It is a 100% employee-owned company with a commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements that depend on the role.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or a related industry.
- Understanding of, or experience in, commercial facilities, manufacturing, and/or water/wastewater industries.
Nice To Haves
- Forward thinking combined with a can-do attitude.
- Effective communication skills with people at all levels of an organization.
- Solid understanding of general industrial technologies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee projects through implementation and measurement and verification, including tracking and baseline data analysis, to deliver on time and meet custom quality guidelines.
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment, shifting between big-picture needs and details.
- Identify and develop energy efficiency projects to fill custom pipelines and meet savings goals.
- Build long-term relationships with end users, energy efficiency service providers, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as the single point of contact between the client, end users, vendors, and program staff.
- Conduct site visits and scoping-level analyses of energy project opportunities.
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible spending account options
- Health savings account options with employer contributions
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed 3% employer contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual cash performance bonuses
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible holiday policy
- $500 contribution applicable to an HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
