About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Sr Energy Management Consultant (Sr Strategic Energy Management SEM Coach)
The Sr SEM Coach is responsible for leading new SEM efforts for our utility and commercial clients. This is a project management role that is centered around a high level of customer engagement that deepens relationships and expands work from new and key clients. This role will also navigate complex issues and provide resolution. This Senior SEM Coach delivers training and services to clients while leading large, high stake and multi-faceted projects. This includes continuous improvement of SEM, energy information and its processes. From being subject matter expert, to key contributor to RFP’s, to working closely with clients to propose, design, deliver and continuously improve our SEM efforts, this role also maintains expert knowledge of our Gazebo software and collaborates with our software team to enhance existing energy information systems.
About Us
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 and commercial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We offer utilities, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings 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.
Why work at Cascade?
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.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Communicating and collaborating. Frequent communication with the Cascade internal team, SEM participants, and utility clients. Good communication skills are a must, and candidates must be willing, able, and enthusiastic about participating in our processes to perform well in this role and to grow Cascade SEM skills.
- Managing key client relationships.
- Working directly with clients at their locations to fully understand their equipment and operations.
- Facilitating energy management assessments. Engaging with clients to review and understand energy performance results, including outputs from energy intensity models.
- Delivering professional cohort training to clients, and track and report on results. Leading workshops and treasure hunts.
- Working with our Demand Side Management (DSM) program clients to propose, design, deliver, and continuously improve our SEM efforts targeted at commercial clients. Delivering both one-on-one and group cohorts to commercial clients, including HVAC and controls coaching, and large commercial SEM (e.g. webinars, online SEM, etc.)
- Acting as the subject matter expert on the SEM team and providing mentoring to other members. Leading the continuous improvement our SEM process, and introducing new SEM elements to our other work, such as facility tune-up work
- Partnering with our Gazebo software team to build SEM elements into our existing Energy Information and Energy Management systems.
- Acting as the subject matter expert and proposal lead for SEM business development
- Utilizing expert knowledge and understanding of the role and motivations of DSM clients. Involvement in the “R&D” aspects of SEM program design and implementation.
- Engaging with DSM managers and applying strong customer engagement skills. Gaining trust and staying abreast of status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This is a full-time position with a preference for candidates located in Southern California. Remote candidates must be located in the Pacific Time Zone. Flexibility in hours is available with the expectation the employee must be available during normal business hours. Occasionally, additional efforts may be needed to meet the demands of clients.
Travel is expected approximately 15%-20% of the time for this role. Most travel will be day trips initially, with an occasional overnight trip as necessary.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
- A.A/B.S/B.A degree in business, engineering or other applicable field, or, equivalent combination of education and relative experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in SEM or relevant field
- Management of continuous improvement within the framework of Lean, Six Sigma, or CEE SEM Minimum Elements or ISO 5000.
- Hands-on experience in a commercial setting or with commercial clients.
- Previous experience with project management, management coaching and consulting
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
- Master’s degree is a plus
- Management of continuous improvement within the framework of CEE SEM Minimum Elements or ISO 5000.
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 (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 Los Angeles/San Diego is $116,000 - $141,700.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.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume. We would also appreciate a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.
- Please, no phone calls.
- Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
- Cascade Energy does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. We cannot consider applicants on OPT.
AAP/EEO Statement
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.
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