Industrial Energy Efficiency Outreach Lead

About this Opportunity

Are you interested in being a part of a team that helps industrial facilities in California save energy and operate more efficiently?

Do you enjoy leveraging and building relationships, connecting people to opportunities, and being an advocate for new and better energy solutions?

Are you adept at managing multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment?

Is it time to put your technical sales, industrial connections, and analytical skills to good use?

Are you resolved to hit energy saving goals and enthused to delight your customers?

Would you find it interesting to visit a variety of industrial sites, performing high-level facility scoping, and sleuthing energy-saving opportunities?

Are you a life-long learner who feels shared success is the ultimate success?

If the answer is “Yes!” we would like to talk to you about joining our team!

We are seeking an Industrial Energy Efficiency Outreach Lead who will be the main point of contact for the coordination of Utility-offered industrial energy efficiency programs and resources. The Industrial Energy Efficiency Outreach Lead will leverage their CA industrial network to proactively build and maintain relationships that lead to natural gas and electric efficiency project opportunities. The Outreach Lead will work closely with utility and program staff and act as the facilitator between industrial customers, vendors, implementation contractors, and energy efficiency service providers. Success in this role leads to happy, repeat customers that fill a pipeline of energy efficiency project opportunities.

This is a full-time, exempt position to cover our central and northern California territory and reports to the Program Manager. This position will be based in Cascade’s Pleasanton, CA office, however, a work from home option elsewhere in the state will be considered. Travel is anticipated for this role approximately 20% - 30% of the time, consisting primarily of day trips.

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. About Us

Cascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Our work reaches across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation for stellar, 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, Oregon; Eugene, Oregon; Issaquah, Washington; Walla Walla, Washington; Pleasant Grove, Utah; Meridian, Idaho; Park Ridge, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Pleasanton, California; San Diego, California; and Burlington, Vermont.

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. Qualifications

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:

Have comprehensive knowledge of industrial customers, vendors, suppliers, and contractors operating in California

Have 5+ years working with PG&E industrial customers and have current relationships with large food processors and manufacturers

Have a solid understanding of industrial processes (i.e., what systems use energy, how they use energy, what methods exist for reducing energy use)

Understand industrial environments, have experience on a technical sales team, and deep knowledge of the energy efficiency opportunities related but not limited to boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, and compressors

Have experience with and an understanding of utility funded energy efficiency or demand side management programs and/or California energy regulations

Understand project financial metrics and how projects are “sold” to upper management

Have a BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Enjoy leveraging industrial networks by communicating effectively with a broad audience ranging from executives to equipment operators

Pay close attention to customer “care-abouts” and have built trusting, long-term, professional relationships

Are responsive, customer-service oriented mindset and love to delight your customers

Exercise critical thinking and apply exceptional problem-solving skills while remaining flexible Compensation & Benefits

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.

Our team enjoys a flexible work schedule in a professional yet casual environment. 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.Application Process

To apply, please submit an application via the Careers Page of our website. Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter (.pdf please) describing what about our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role.

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.