About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Sr Program Engineer with deep experience in industrial energy efficiency and a familiarity with the industrial segment in the Chicagoland area. The chosen candidate will serve as a Technical Lead for the program, working directly with trade allies and industrial customers to oversee energy efficiency assessments, ensure a high quality of technical analysis and mentorship of other technical staff and program stakeholders. The Senior Program Engineer works closely with our utility Demand Side Management (DSM) programs and consideration is given to candidates with a familiarity of these programs. The effective Senior Program Engineer utilizes a specific skill set a combination of analytical ability, communicative personality, and innate desire to be of service.
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 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 reporting; 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:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This full-time, exempt position located in the Midwest, with a preference for candidates located in the greater Chicagoland area. The position requires approximately 20% travel, most of which is local to Chicagoland. This could be a half day trip to a site or to a vendor, a full day trip to multiple sites, or an occasional overnight trip to a more distant area. If not local, candidate should be in a nearby state (Ex. MI, IN, KY, TN, Missouri, IA, WI, MN) and be generally available 9AM -4 PM central. Candidate would be expected to travel to the Park Ridge office approx. 9-10x per year, with each trip being 3-5 days.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents on HDHP plans and 85% paid for team member, 75% 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.
The salary range for this position in Chicago is $110,800 – $135,400/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 (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.
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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.