Senior Engineer I

Cascade Energy • Chicago, IL, USA • 1d ago

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Engineer I in the Chicago area to provide technical leadership for an industrial systems energy efficiency program. This role is well‑suited for an experienced engineer who thrives in a leadership capacity—guiding teams, setting technical direction, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes across complex projects.

As the engineering lead, you will oversee program‑level engineering delivery rather than day‑to‑day execution. You will lead and support a team of 3–5 engineers, primarily from subcontractor partners, by assigning work, providing strategic technical guidance, and ensuring work meets program and quality standards. In this role, you will also play a key part in advancing the program through process improvement, tool development, and technical innovation.

What You Will Be Doing

Provide technical and people leadership for a team of engineers, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent quality
Oversee high‑profile engineering projects, managing priorities, timelines, and outcomes at a program level
Review and approve energy savings calculations and system improvement recommendations for technical accuracy and consistency
Serve as a senior technical advisor, translating complex engineering concepts for clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners
Maintain deep knowledge of utility programs and compliance requirements, ensuring engineering work meets all standards
Mentor engineers through structured feedback, work review, and technical discussions
Lead efforts to define, improve, document, and standardize engineering processes to support scalability and long‑term program success

This is a full‑time, exempt position based in the Chicagoland area. Candidates should ideally reside within the client service territory to support periodic day trips to customer sites or client meetings across northern Illinois. Travel is approximately 20%.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
5–8 years of professional engineering experience, including experience leading or overseeing the work of other engineers
Strong technical foundation in industrial systems such as refrigeration, compressed air, steam systems, system modeling, electrical distribution, industrial controls, and data logging

Preferred:

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and provide effective mentorship
Strong project oversight and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to drive continuous improvement

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with every qualification, but who see themselves contributing strongly in a leadership‑focused role, we encourage you to apply. Cascade is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace that values learning, development, and diverse perspectives. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

The full salary range for this full-time, exempt position in Des Plaines, IL is $101,640 (min) - $127,050 (mid-range) - $152,460 (max for this level). At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the full salary range for every role because we value clarity and equity. Our offers are thoughtfully determined based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, to ensure fairness. We aim to ensure consistency and integrity in every decision.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security. We provide health, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution. Cascade is proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual cash performance bonuses, paid vacation and sick time, and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy. To further support wellbeing, we provide a $500 contribution that can be applied to an HAS, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

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