Senior Engineer I -Energy Efficiency/RCx
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Engineer I with Energy Efficiency and Retro-commissioning (RCx) experience. In this role, you will engage with our clients at a high level to assess their operations, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to maximize energy efficiency and performance in industrial and/or commercial facilities. The Sr. Engineer I takes the lead to consult, gather data, create optimization models of industrial systems and write feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects, while leading overall management of projects. The Sr. Engineer I will also provide mentorship and 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 & delivery: Lead and manage high-profile energy projects, maintaining accountability and mentoring peers through technical discussions and work review.
Energy analysis & savings calculations: Quantify energy savings from system/equipment changes using established tools, spreadsheets, and accepted methodologies.
On-site client engagement & opportunity identification: Visit industrial facilities to understand operations, identify energy-efficiency opportunities, provide recommendations, and uncover new work with existing/new clients.
Technical communication & stakeholder alignment: Present complex technical topics clearly to diverse audiences to build understanding and drive consensus.
Data collection, reporting & program compliance: Collect/document performance data (including data logging), write energy-efficiency project reports, and maintain expertise in 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 Mechanic or Chemical Engineering, or related field of study
5 – 8 years of engineering experience
Expert 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:
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills demonstrated by educational / professional experience
Strong Project Management 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 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 a Senior Engineer I is: $96,800 - $136,125. 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.