Senior Energy Program Outreach Engineer

Job Summary

The Sr Program Outreach Engineer represents Cascade Energy as a third‑party contractor and is responsible for delivering Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) Energy Smart Industrial (ESI) efficiency program in the Northwest. The role serves as the single point of contact for coordinating ESI program offerings, assisting electric utilities in representing the program to industrial end users, and facilitating the development and implementation of energy‑saving projects.

• Conduct field outreach and technical scoping studies to satisfy the program’s industrial‑sector energy savings goals.
• Oversee projects through implementation, measurement, and verification periods to ensure on‑time deliverables that meet reporting quality guidelines.
• Lead and manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast‑paced environment, using strong analytical skills.
• Develop and cultivate strong, long‑term professional relationships with key utility and industry contacts.
• Act as the single point of contact to facilitate communication between utilities, BPA, end users, vendors, and other ESI staff for all projects in your service territory.
• Create technical service provider subcontractor scopes of work, oversee quality control of final technical work products and reports.
• Track participants and projects, including M&V planning and baseline data analysis.
• Plan, administer, and evaluate the program and its results.

• BA/BS degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial facilities such as food processing, controlled‑atmosphere apple storage, light manufacturing, refrigeration, chemical processing, timber processing, data centers, and water/wastewater industries, including ammonia refrigeration, variable frequency drives, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC chiller plants, industrial controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems; familiarity with industrial heat pumps is a plus.
• Ability to enter Federal and Department of Defense (DOD) facilities is required (U.S. Citizen).
• Preferred:
  Industrial plant management or system operation supervisory experience.
• Preferred:
  Solid understanding of energy project types and approaches, including capital projects, low‑cost and no‑cost operational opportunities, Strategic Energy Management (SEM), Small Industrial (SI), or other program offering types.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with the deployment and installation of data logging and/or power metering equipment such as measurement of current (amps), true power (kW), pressure (psig), or other physical parameters.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with large district heating and cooling systems for multi‑building campuses.

The full salary range for this full‑time, exempt position in Tri‑Cities and Walla Walla, WA is $101,640 (min) – $127,050 (mid) – $152,460 (max). In addition to competitive pay, the total rewards package includes health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings account options with employer contributions; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; paid parental leave; a 401(k) retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution;

an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); annual cash performance bonuses; paid vacation and sick time; and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy. A $500 contribution is available for an HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

This is a full‑time, exempt position located in Tri‑Cities, WA. The role is hybrid, with an average travel requirement of 20–30%, including daily site visits to end‑user customer sites, weekly site visits within the Tri‑Cities and Walla Walla areas, and periodic trips to Portland, Walla Walla, and other parts of the ESI territory.

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E‑Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post‑job offer, pre‑employment drug screening.