Engineer II - Energy Efficiency/RCx
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking an Engineer II with Energy Efficiency and Retro-commissioning (RCx) experience. In this role, you will work directly with our clients to assess their operations and identify opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and performance in industrial and/or commercial facilities. The Engineer II takes a consultative role, gathers data, creates optimization models of industrial and/or commercial systems and writes feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects, while leading overall management of projects. The Engineer II will also contribute to peer support and quality control review.
Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture
At Cascade Energy, we’re actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both. Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently. We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here. . . .come be a part of it!
What You Will Be Doing
Project leadership & peer support: Lead projects with overall management, direction, and accountability, and support peers through technical discussions and work review.
Energy-savings analysis: Calculate energy savings for system/equipment changes using established tools, spreadsheets, and accepted methodologies.
On-site client engagement & efficiency opportunities: Work with clients at industrial sites to understand equipment/operations and identify energy-efficiency opportunities.
Client relationship growth & business development: Strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities to generate additional work with current clients.
Technical communication, documentation & compliance: Explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences, produce energy-efficiency reports, collect/document performance data (including data loggers), and maintain strong knowledge of utility programs and compliance requirements.
This is a full-time, exempt position, with no office requirement, but candidate must live in one of the following states: NY, NJ, CT, PA, RI, MA, VT, or southern ME. Travel for this role is anticipated to be about 20% and candidates must be open to traveling to work sites and have an easy commute to an airport.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study
1 – 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in energy or energy related fields
Technical knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air systems, steam systems, custom computer modeling of systems, electrical distribution system design, industrial control and data-logging of system results
Experience in energy efficiency in commercial and/or industrial facilities
Experience doing retro-commissioning (RCx)
Experience with Strategic Energy Management (SEM)
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 importance on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this full-time, exempt position as a National Average for an Engineer II is: $77,400 - $108,900. At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the full salary range for every role because we value clarity and equity. Our offers are thoughtfully determined based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, to ensure fairness. We aim to ensure consistency and integrity in every decision. Our total rewards include competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security. We provide health, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution. Cascade is proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual cash performance bonuses, paid vacation and sick time, and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy. To further support wellbeing, we provide a $500 contribution that can be applied to an HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.