Utility Program Outreach Engineer II

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Utility Program Outreach/Engineer II who is responsible for delivery of utility-funded program offerings to commercial and industrial customers. The Outreach Engineer acts as the single point of contact for coordinating our client’s custom offering and resources, represents the programs to commercial and industrial end users, and facilitates the development and implementation of energy saving projects. The Outreach Engineer is a facilitator between the customer, contractor or vendor, Energy Efficiency Service Provider (EESP), and our client with a focus on integrating the clients' programs and resources with the customer’s existing goals.

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

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Oversee projects through implementation and M&V, including tracking and baseline data analysis, to deliver on time and to custom quality guidelines

Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment, shifting easily between big picture and details

Identify and develop energy efficiency projects to fill custom pipelines and meet savings goals

Build long-term relationships with end users, energy efficiency service providers, and other stakeholders

Serve as the single point of contact between our client, end users, vendors, and program staff

Conduct site visits and scoping-level analysis of energy project opportunities

This is a full-time, exempt position located in the greater Chicagoland area.  Travel is anticipated for this role at about 20%-30% of the tie, primarily day trips.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

BA/BS degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or related industry

Understanding of, or experience in commercial facilities, manufacturing, and/or water/wastewater industries

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

Forward thinking combined with a can-do attitude

Effective communication skills with people of all levels of an organization

Solid understanding of general industrial technologies

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 annual salary range for this full-time, exempt position in greater Chicagoland area is $77,400 - $108,900. At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the 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.