Senior Energy Efficiency Outreach Engineer (San Francisco)

Senior Energy Efficiency Outreach Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Outreach Engineer (Sr Energy Coach) who coordinates utility-offered industrial energy efficiency programs and resources for Central and Northern California. The Outreach Engineer serves as the main contact and connects with the California industrial network to proactively build and maintain relationships that lead to natural gas and electric efficiency project opportunities. The role works closely with utility and program staff and acts as the facilitator between industrial customers, vendors, implementation contractors, and energy efficiency service providers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leverage and build relationships with project engineers, program and support staff, vendors, and customers to deliver the industrial energy efficiency program
• Engage with vendors to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Identify opportunities for new and better energy solutions
• Track and coordinate with regional energy efficiency program stakeholders to identify areas for collaboration
• Apply consultative selling techniques and recommend program offerings specific to customer business needs
• Represent program requirements thoroughly and accurately
• Effectively utilize available technical resources as appropriate
• Provide regular reporting of lead generation, project status, or other data

This is a full-time, exempt position located in either the Bay Area, Fresno, or Sacramento, CA. No in-office requirements, but travel to customer sites is expected approximately once per week.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of related experience
• General knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, programs, and policies, with familiarity in energy use analysis and energy auditing
• Deep knowledge of energy efficiency opportunities related to boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, and compressors
• Solid understanding of industrial processes and how to reduce energy use

Preferred characteristics and/or skills :

• Experience with utility-funded energy efficiency or demand-side management programs
• Experience working with industrial customers and relationships with large food processing facilities and manufacturers
• Knowledge of California energy regulations
• Knowledge of project financial metrics and selling projects to upper management
• Technical sales experience

Applicants who may not meet every preferred skill are encouraged to apply; Cascade Energy values learning, development, and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Our total rewards include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, FSA or HSA options with employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, parental leave, 401k with 3% employer contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual bonus, paid vacation and sick time, flexible paid holidays, and a wellbeing contribution for health accounts.

Example salary ranges by location: Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno (ranges listed in original job posting). Offers are typically made between minimum and midpoint to support pay equity.

Application Process

We appreciate a current resume with your application. Please note: no phone calls or outside recruiters/agencies. Cascade Energy does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. (including OPT).

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About Us

Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. With 30 years of experience, Cascade supports utility programs and direct engagements with clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We operate 14 offices across the U.S. and have employees in 30 states.

Equality & Culture

Cascade Energy is 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP). We promote a culture of integrity, collaboration, and ownership, and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We strive for a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements where role-appropriate.

Note on Recruitment AI

We value authenticity in our hiring process. Submissions must reflect original work. Use of AI tools is acceptable only when your personal experiences, voice, and qualifications are accurately represented.

EEO Statement

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process. Cascade uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-offer, pre-employment drug screening.

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