Energy Efficiency Project Engineer II

Company: Cascade Energy, Inc
Location: Walton
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

About This Opportunity
This is a full-time, exempt position and is located in or near Albany-NY, Springfield-MA, Hartford-CT, Utica-NY, Burlington-VT, or anywhere in the Northeast (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York.) You must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the area in order to travel to client sites.

We are seeking a Project Engineer II with experience in industrial systems and/or energy efficiency. Successful candidates will work directly with our utility customers and industrial clients to identify and study opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems.

Our Project Engineers take a consultative approach, gathering data, installing logging equipment, creating optimization models of industrial systems, and writing feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects while leading overall management of projects. In addition to technical consultation, our Project Engineers also work with industrial customers to present projects to their management, establish energy teams at the facility, and mentor customers on best practices for energy management.

The effective Project Engineer utilizes a specific skill set - a combination of analytical ability, communicative personality, willingness to handle administrative details, and innate desire to be of service.

You'll be a great match for this role if:

• You are drawn to being a part of a company that helps industrial and commercial facilities save energy
• You thrive when part of a high performing and collaborative team that continually strives for "better"
• You seek a work environment where everyone knows what success looks like in their role and for their team
• You want to be part of an organization that considers our values with every decision we make
• You are a life-long learner who feels shared success is the ultimate successThis is a full-time, exempt position and is located in or near Albany-NY, Springfield-MA, Hartford-CT, Utica-NY, Burlington-VT, or anywhere in the Northeast (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York.) The position requires approximately 35% travel, most of which is local/tri-state area. 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. We are currently working remotely due to COVID restrictions and will ensure you have a fully functioning remote workstation to work from home.
  
  As a part of our team, the most important qualifications are shared values, a customer-centric approach, and an aptitude for learning. You would be a great fit for this position if you:
  
  Essential Functions
  You'll likely find this opportunity attractive if you care about your team, love to learn new things, have a growth mindset, are humble, and are excited to work with a group of committed peers to help make energy efficiency happen. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Provide overall management, direction and accountability on assigned projects
  • Engage with clients at their industrial locations to fully understand their equipment and operations and to identify opportunities for energy efficiency
  • Calculate energy savings for various system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies
  • Foster and grow client relationships and identify opportunities for generating additional work from current clients
  • Compose energy efficiency project reports based on analyses and observations
  • Document performance through data collection from customer sources or via installed data logging equipment
  • Excel-based modeling and optimization of industrial systems (refrigeration, compressed air, fans, and pumps)
  • Write feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects
  • Work within various utility and public demand side management programs
  • Commissioning of existing systems or newly installed efficiency projects to maximize energy performanceReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
    
    Education & Experience
    • Bring 3-8 years of experience with industrial energy efficiency or equivalent engineering
    • Have a BS and/or MS in mechanical or chemical engineering or similar field
    • Demonstrate Strong engineering analysis skills using MS Excel
    • Have done project management of capital projects in an industrial setting, including industrial facilities and, systems, and refrigeration.
    • Demand Side Management (DSM) program engineering experience
    • Experience with energy modeling including linear regression analysis, hourly industrial system analysis and time-of-day demand management analysis.
    • Technical expertise with the following industrial sub-systems; compressed air, refrigeration, process cooling, pumps and fans, industrial controls, and data-logging of systems
    • Experience giving technical trainings to industrial customers
    • Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills.About Us
      Cascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Today, we are a team of 160 and our work reaches throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation and our high-quality work. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Contribution in all areas is encouraged. Cascade has offices in Portland, OR; Eugene, OR; Issaquah, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Pleasant Grove, UT; Meridian, ID; Park Ridge, IL; Pleasanton, CA; and San Diego, CA.
      
      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 measurable and sustained ways. We offer energy efficiency program design and implementation, energy efficiency engineering, energy management services and software, and hands-on training and coaching.
      
      Our teams are a reflection of our company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious.
      
      You'll likely find this opportunity attractive if you love to learn new things, have a growth mindset, and want to join a team that collectively learns from our mistakes, laughs at ourselves or a situation, all while moving towards "better".
      
      Compensation & Benefits
      The job offer will be determine by internal equity, market data and level of position. Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with both a guaranteed 3% contribution and a profit sharing contribution, annual cash performance bonus, (8) paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, and paid sick time.
      
      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, and a tuition reimbursement program.
      
      Application Process
      Please submit a current resume (PDF please). We would also appreciate your cover letter (PDF) describing what about our team or the position resonates with, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role. If you submit your cover letter please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.
      • 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.AAP/EEO Statement
        Cascade Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cascade Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Cascade Energy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.
        
        Cascade Energy is committed to a drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.
        
        Cascade Energy follows the U.S. law that requires us to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. To this end, we use the E-Verify system provided by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
        
        Cascade Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However..... click apply for full job details

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