Utility Program Outreach Engineer II

Cascade Energy•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Program Outreach Engineer II is responsible for delivering 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. It connects customers, contractors or vendors, Energy Efficiency Service Providers (EESPs), and the client, integrating program resources with customers’ existing goals. The position is full-time and exempt, based in the greater Chicagoland area, with approximately 20%–30% travel, primarily day trips. Cascade describes its culture as relationship-driven, expertise-led, inclusive, and committed to responsible, human-centered use of AI and employee learning and development. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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 (M&V), 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 considerations and detailed work.
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 analysis of energy project opportunities.
Coordinate client offerings and resources and facilitate the development and implementation of energy-saving projects.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending and health savings account options with 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.
Learning and development.