Utility Program Outreach II
About The Position
The Utility Program Outreach II delivers 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. It connects customers, contractors or vendors, Energy Efficiency Service Providers (EESPs), and the client, with a focus on integrating program resources with customers’ existing goals. The position provides project oversight from implementation through measurement and verification, manages multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment, and supports energy-savings goals by identifying, promoting, and developing project opportunities. It cultivates stakeholder relationships, coordinates communication among ComEd, end users, vendors, and program staff, and performs site visits, facility scoping, project opportunity analysis, project tracking, M&V planning, and baseline data analysis. This is a full-time, exempt role based in the greater Chicagoland area, with travel anticipated approximately 20%–30% of the time, primarily for day trips. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, as well as project management experience. Cascade Energy describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Requirements
- BA/BS 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 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
- 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, applying analytical skills and moving between big-picture and detailed work.
- Identify, promote, and develop energy-efficiency projects to fill Custom/CINC pipelines and help the 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 among 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 coverage
- Dental coverage
- 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 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
