W/WW Efficiency Engineer II

Cascade Energy • Seattle, WA, USA • 3d ago

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency Engineer II who will be responsible for leading and implementing existing and new Strategic Energy Management (SEM) efforts for our utility and industrial clients. The W/WW EE Engineer coaches municipal and industrial organizations to form energy teams, set goals, and implement measures to get moving on the path to reduced consumption and GHG emissions. This is a technical role that requires a deep understanding of municipal water or wastewater plant operations; the role also requires a high level of customer engagement that results in generating work from existing and new clients. The W/WW EE Engineer delivers training and services to clients via long term relationships, while taking the lead to continuously improve SEM and it’s processes. The W/WW EE Engineer acts as a facilitator, educator, and technical liaison between our industry’s stakeholders: the plant staff and management, the consultants, the vendors, the regulators, and the electric utility.

What You Will Be Doing

Engage with clients (mostly municipal water and wastewater) over the long term and coach them toward operational improvements that achieve energy efficient outcomes
Perform customer site visits to assess municipal water and wastewater operations from a technical and operational perspective, with a focus on improving energy efficient operations
Facilitate regional W/WW workshops and seminars for SEM participants
Facilitate and communicate energy performance reporting, with occasional Excel-based modeling and analysis of water/wastewater facility performance
Prepare feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects with existing systems and conduct design reviews of expansions, upgrades, and greenfield projects
Provide technical services and customer support within various electric utility conservation programs
Provide project oversight to ensure progress and high-quality deliverables are on time
Interface with electric utilities, water/wastewater utilities, design consultants, and the regulatory community as needed to support SEM participant progress
Identify and engage water/wastewater facilities as potential participants in incentive programs. Identify opportunities to generate additional work from current clients

This is a full-time, exempt position located in the greater Seattle, WA area. We are also open to Portland OR candidates. Travel expected to be around 20% to client sites.

Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

A.A/B.S /B.A in mechanical, chemical, civil engineering, or other applicable field
At least 5 years of experience in municipal water or wastewater operations, maintenance, management, or design
Strong analysis skills using MS Excel
Progressive experience in the management or design of water distribution and treatment systems, or wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment systems, and processes
Experience and strong understanding of the regulatory framework within which municipal facilities operate
Experience with U.S. local, state, regional, and federal funding strategies, and regulations relevant to water/wastewater utilities in the U.S.

Strongly Preferred:

Regional network of professional contacts and involvement within the W/WW industry in the Pacific Northwest region
Experience with industrial energy efficiency

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).

The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $85,140 - $106,480 - $127,820 with our target hiring range at or below mid-point to allow for growth and internal equity. However, the final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, internal equity, and geographical location if different than the above.

Related Jobs

Environmental Engineering Intern

SCS Engineers • Internship • bellevue, WA, US • 3d ago

Engineering

What we are looking for SCS Engineers is looking for a summer 2026 intern for our Bellevue, WA office. This opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience in both technical engineering and business operations through a...

3d ago

Apply

Civil Engineer Project Manager – Land Development (PE Required)

PACE Engineers • Kirkland, WA • $124.01k - $163.80k / year • 4w ago

Engineering

Project Manager – Civil Engineering – Land Development (PE Required) 📍 Kirkland, WA | 💼 Full-Time | 🌲 Pacific Northwest-Based Join a firm that’s as rooted in the Pacific Northwest. PACE Engineers (PACE) is an engineering...

4w ago

Apply

Civil Engineer/PM - Municipal/Infrastructure PE Required

PACE Engineers • Kirkland, WA • $124.80k - $163.80k / year • 4w ago

Engineering

Civil Engineer, Project Manager-Municipal/Infrastructure (PE Required) Full-time exempt Professional Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, US Lake Oswego, OR, US Salary Range: $125,000 To $165,000 (USD) Annually PACE Engineers is a P...

4w ago

Apply

Project Engineer - Municipal

PACE Engineers • Kirkland, WA • $110k - $150k / year • 4w ago

Engineering

Project Engineer - Municipal Full-time exempt Professional Everett, Everett, WA, US Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, US Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego, OR, US Salary Range: $110,000 To $150,000 (USD) Annually PACE Engineers is a Pacif...

4w ago

Apply

Senior Electrical Engineer

Harris Group • Seattle, Washington, United States • 1m ago

Engineering

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges. We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types. Our success...

1m ago

Apply

Senior Electrical Engineer

Harris Group • Lynnwood, Washington, United States • 1m ago

Engineering

1m ago

Apply

Senior Industrial Water Engineer

Parametrix • Seattle, WA • $140k - $200k / year • 4m ago

Engineering

Senior Industrial Water Engineer About Parametrix Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable sol...

4m ago

Apply

Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

DKS Associates • Seattle, WA, United States • 26m ago

Engineering Transportation

Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative...

26m ago

Apply

Project Engineer - Transportation Design - Seattle

SCJ Alliance • Seattle, Washington, United States • 28m ago

Engineering Transportation

We are seeking a dynamic and driven transportation engineer with great problem-solving skills and a desire to provide technical oversight and project design expertise as we develop and execute a wide variety of transport...

28m ago

Apply

Lead Gymnastics Coach/ Special Events Lead

Seattle Gymnastics Academy • Full-time • Seattle, WA, USA • 23h ago

Job Details Level : Management Job Location : SGA Lake City 26th Ave - Seattle, WA 98125 Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $21.30 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Job Category...

23h ago

Apply