Energy Efficiency Engineer

Cascade Energy, LLC is seeking an Outreach Engineer II to coordinate industrial energy efficiency programs in Central and Northern California. The role involves building relationships with the industrial network, managing projects, and collaborating with utility staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience. Although based in Los Angeles, the position allows for remote work with occasional site visits. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.
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 Central and Northern 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.

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 Engineering 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 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 Los Angeles area is $85,100 - $106,500 - $127,820*/per year. *Offers are typically made between minimum and midpoint to support pay equity and to ensure fairness and growth potential. 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
We would appreciate a current resume with your application. 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 is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.

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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.
Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade Energy has 14 offices throughout the US and employees in 30 states.
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.
AI Usage During our Recruitment Process
We value doing the right thing and authenticity in our hiring process. All application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and assessments, must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools including Gemini, Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, other large language models or generative AI, Grammarly, and resume builders to assist is acceptable only when your personal experiences, voice, and descriptions of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications are accurately and meaningfully represented. Submission of work that is not your own or the use of AI impersonation or deepfake simulators during screening calls and videos will disqualify you from consideration.
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. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.