Utility Program Outreach II

Cascade Energy•Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

The Utility Program Outreach II is responsible for delivering utility-funded program offerings to industrial customers. This role serves as the single point of contact for coordinating client program offerings and resources, representing programs to commercial and industrial end users, and facilitating the development and implementation of energy-saving projects. The Program Outreach facilitates collaboration among customers, contractors or vendors, Energy Efficiency Service Providers (EESPs), and the client, integrating program resources with customers’ existing goals. The position provides project oversight through implementation, measurement, and verification; manages multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment; and develops energy-efficiency opportunities to support program savings goals. It also builds professional relationships with end users and stakeholders, coordinates communication among ComEd, customers, vendors, and program staff, and conducts site visits and high-level facility and project scoping. This is a full-time, exempt position in the greater Chicagoland area. Travel is anticipated approximately 20%–30% of the time, primarily for day trips.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or a related industry.
Understanding of or experience with commercial facilities, manufacturing, and/or water and wastewater industries.

Nice To Haves

Forward-thinking approach and can-do attitude.
Effective communication skills with people at all levels of an organization.
Solid understanding of general industrial technologies.

Responsibilities

Provide project oversight through implementation, measurement, and verification to ensure on-time deliverables that meet Custom/CINC quality guidelines.
Manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment, using analytical skills to move between big-picture considerations and details.
Identify, promote, and develop energy-efficiency projects to fill Custom/CINC pipelines and help programs meet or exceed energy-savings goals.
Develop and cultivate strong, long-term professional relationships with key end users and other stakeholders.
Serve as the single point of contact to facilitate communication between ComEd, end users, vendors, and other program staff for projects in the service territory.
Perform site visits, high-level facility scoping, and scoping-level analysis of relevant energy project opportunities.
Participate in project tracking, including measurement and verification planning and baseline data analysis.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending and health savings account options, including 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.