Engineer II - Energy Efficiency

Cascade Energy • Denver, CO, USA • 1w ago

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an Engineer II who works directly with our clients to assess their operations and identify opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems. The Engineer II takes a consultative role, gathers data, creates optimization models of industrial systems, and writes feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects, while leading overall management of projects. The Engineer II contributes to peer support and quality control review.

Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture

At Cascade Energy, we’re actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both.

Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently.
We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here. . . .come be a part of it!

What You Will Be Doing

Lead and manage assigned energy-efficiency projects, providing overall direction, accountability, and delivery ownership.
Quantify energy savings for system/equipment improvements using established tools, spreadsheets, and accepted engineering methodologies.
Work onsite with industrial clients to understand operations and equipment, identify efficiency opportunities, and recommend solutions.
Communicate and report by translating complex technical findings for varied audiences and producing clear, client-ready project reports.
Validate results and ensure quality/compliance through data collection/logging, utility program requirement knowledge, and peer technical review/support.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in the Denver Metro area. There is an expectation of about 20% travel for this role.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study
1 -5 years of engineering experience
Technical knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air systems, steam systems, custom computer modeling of systems, electrical distribution system design, industrial control and data-logging of system results

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and understanding of internal policies/procedures.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to achieve project results.

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 importance on learning and development. 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 Denver, Colorado is $81,270 (min) - $101,640 (mid) - $122,010 (max). 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 HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

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