At Cascade Energy, we believe in better.  We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement, and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways.  We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals.  We specialize in energy efficiency program design and implementation; carbon tracking and report; scope 1,2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering; energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching.  Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives.  Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership.  Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious.  Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service.  Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.

In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment.  Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.

Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer I - Industrial Energy Efficiency to engage with our clients at a high level to assess their operations, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to maximize energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems. The Sr. PE I takes the lead to consult, gather data, create optimization models of industrial systems, and write feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects, while leading overall management of projects.  The Sr. PE I provides mentorship and contributes to peer support and quality control review.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead, manage, and direct high-profile projects and maintain accountability on assigned projects.
• Calculate energy savings for various system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies.
• Engage with clients at their industrial locations to gain a deep understanding of their equipment and operations, identify opportunities for energy efficiency, and provide recommendations.
• Foster and grow client relationships and identify opportunities that may result in generating significant new work from new and existing clients.
• Present complex technical issues with a diverse audience in a way that facilitates understanding and consensus.
• Compose energy efficiency project reports based on analyses and observations.
• Document performance through data collection from customer sources or via installed data logging equipment
• Maintain expert knowledge of utility programs and their compliance requirements.
• Provide peer mentorship through technical discussions and work review.

This is a full-time, exempt position to be located in either North Carolina or South Carolina.  There will be minimal travel to customer sites.

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study
• 5-8 years of engineering experience in industrial energy efficiency and retro commissioning
• Expert technical knowledge and past experience in compressed air, chilled water, and refrigeration projects, in addition to industrial control and data-logging of system results

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

• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities demonstrated by educational or professional experience.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders and serve their needs.
• 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 import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 70% paid for dependents on HDHP plans and 85% paid for team member, 65% paid for dependents on PPO plans),  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. New for 2024 – we are excited to add an additional wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).

The salary range for this position in North Carolina or South Carolina areas is $100,100 - $122,500. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.  

Please submit a current resume (PDF). We would also appreciate a letter of interest (PDF) describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. If you submit a letter, please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.

• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

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