Energy Engineer I/II

Cascade Energy • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • $61,900 - $116,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Energy Engineer level I or II to join Cascade Energy! The Energy Engineer will work directly with our clients to assess their operations and identify opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems. Energy Engineer 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 contributes to peer support and quality control review.
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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study
• Engineer I: 0 – 3 yrs of engineering experience
• Engineer II: 3-6 years of energy efficiency experience, or closely related engineering experience
• Some 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 results
• Experience with industrial facilities, energy efficiency, and data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience from DOE Industrial Assessment Center is a plus
• Familiarity or experience in Python
• 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 import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management, direction, and accountability on assigned projects
• Calculating energy savings for various system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies
• Engaging with clients at their industrial locations to fully understand their equipment and operations and identify opportunities for energy efficiency
• Fostering and growing client relationships and identifying opportunities for generating additional work from current clients
• Discussing technical issues with a diverse audience in a way that facilitates understanding and agreement
• Assisting with composing energy efficiency project reports based on analyses and observations
• Documenting performance through data collection from customer sources or via installed data logging equipment
• Maintaining a basic understanding of utility programs and their compliance requirements
• Contributing to peers through technical discussions and work review

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level