Engineer II -Energy Efficiency

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an We are seeking an Engineer II to join Cascade Energy! The Engineer II will work directly with our clients to assess their operations and identify opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems. The Engineer II takes a consultative role, gathers data, creates optimization models of industrial systems and writes feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects while leading overall management of projects.

The Engineer II also contributes to peer support and quality control review.

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!

• Lead assigned projects, providing overall management, direction, and accountability from start to finish.
• Analyze industrial systems, collect performance data, and calculate energy savings using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Engage with clients onsite to understand operations, identify energy efficiency opportunities, and strengthen client relationships.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and prepare energy efficiency project reports based on findings and observations.
• Maintain understanding of utility program requirements and provide peer support through technical discussion and work review.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in the Salt Lake City UT area. The team is usually in-office 1 day per week. There will be site visits as needed and an occasional overnight site visit.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study
• 2 - 5 yrs of engineering experience
• 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 result

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

• Experience with industrial facilities and energy efficiency measures is highly preferred
• Experience from Industrial Assessment Centers is a plus
• Familiarity or experience in Python and data analysis

As our work in other areas continues to grow,
we would be thrilled if you have any of these additional skillsets
:

• Decarbonization audit/planning work
• Gas efficiency experience or experience working with industrial steam boilers
• Energy efficiency project management such as corporate or plant energy management background

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.

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position in Salt Lake City UT is $77,400 - $116,200
. 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…