Energy Efficiency Outreach Engineer

Cascade Energy is seeking an Outreach Engineer II in Los Angeles, CA, responsible for coordinating industrial energy efficiency programs in Southern California. The role involves building relationships within the industrial network, facilitating connections between customers and service providers, and managing multiple projects. Cascade Energy values employee ownership, diversity, and offers flexible working arrangements, including remote options, to promote a healthy work-life balance.
About This Opportunity

We are hiring an Outreach Engineer II who is responsible for the coordination of utility-offered industrial energy efficiency programs and resources for Southern California. The Outreach Engineer acts as the main point of contact and connects with the California industrial network to proactively build and maintain relationships that lead to natural gas and electric efficiency project opportunities. The Outreach Engineer works closely with utility and program staff and acts as the facilitator between industrial customers, vendors, implementation contractors, and energy efficiency service providers.

About Us

Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises. Cascade is a SOC 2-certified environment and a federal contractor.

As Cascade continues to evolve and grow, we will expand our impact and reach through technology investments and product-driven solutions in both the corporate and the utility markets. While the corporate market offers strong growth potential, the utility market remains a core part of Cascade's business. We plan to build and grow software-driven innovation that expands both our corporate and utility offerings.

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 what we do to create a welcoming environment at Cascade by visiting Culture and Belonging | Cascade Energy

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:
• Leverage and build relationships all project engineers, program, and support staff, as well as our vendors and customers to deliver the industrial energy efficiency program
• Engage with all vendors to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Identify opportunities for new and better energy solutions
• Track and coordinate with regional energy efficiency program stakeholders to identify areas for collaboration
• Apply consultative selling techniques and recommend various program offerings to prospective vendors that are specific to their business needs
• Represent program requirements thoroughly and accurately
• Effectively utilize available technical resources as appropriate
• Provide regular reporting of lead generation, project status or other data

This is a full-time, exempt position to be located in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange County / Inland Empire, or southern San Joaquin Valley.

No in-office requirements but will need to drive to customer sites approximately once per week.

Qualifications
• Applicants for this role are required to have:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Energy Management or related
• program required
• 5 years of related experience, preferably working with industrial customers and existing relationships with large food processing facilities and manufacturers
• General knowledge and understanding of energy-efficiency technologies, programs and policies with a familiarity of energy use analysis and energy auditing
• Deep knowledge of energy efficiency opportunities related to but not limited to industrial refrigeration, boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, and compressors
• Solid understanding of industrial processes (i.e., what systems use energy, how they use energy, and methods for reducing energy use)

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
• Experience with utility funded energy efficiency or demand side management programs
• Knowledge and understanding of California energy regulations
• Knowledge of project financial metrics and how projects are "sold" to upper management.
• Technical sales experience

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 salary range for this position in the above listed areas of California is $85,140 - $106,480/per year. 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 and 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 combine both into 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., which includes OPT.

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