About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Utility Program Outreach II. The Program Outreach is responsible for delivery of utility-funded program offerings to industrial customers. They act as the single point of contact for coordinating our clients program offerings and resources, representing the programs to commercial and industrial end users, and facilitating the development and implementation of energy saving projects. The Program Outreach is a facilitator between the customer, contractor or vendor, Energy Efficiency Service Provider (EESP), and our client, with a focus on integrating the clients' programs and resources with the customer’s existing goals.
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!
What You Will Be Doing
- Providing project oversight through the implementation, measurement, and verification periods to ensure on-time deliverables that meet Custom/CINC quality guidelines
- Managing multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment, using strong analytical skills and moving quickly from the big picture to the details
- Identifying, promoting, and developing energy efficiency projects to fill Custom/CINC pipelines to ensure the programs continue to meet or exceed their energy savings goals
- Developing and cultivating strong, long-term, professional relationships with key end users and other stakeholders
- Acting as the single point of contact to facilitate excellent communication between ComEd, end users, vendors, and other program staff for all projects in the service territory
- Performing site visits, high-level facility scoping, and scoping level analysis of relevant energy project opportunities
- Participating in project tracking, including M&V planning, and baseline data analysis
This is a full-time, exempt position located in the greater Chicagoland area. Travel is anticipated for this role at about 20%-30% of the time, primarily day trips.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
- BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or related industry
- Understanding of, or experience in commercial facilities, manufacturing, and/or water/wastewater industries
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
- Forward thinking combined with a can-do attitude
- Effective communication skills with people of all levels of an organization
- Solid understanding of general industrial technologies
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.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range for this full-time, exempt position in greater Chicagoland area is $70,400 - $99,000. At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the 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 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.
Application Process
We would appreciate a current resume with your application. We would also appreciate a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice 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., which includes OPT.
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About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises.
Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade Energy has 14 offices throughout the US and employees in 30 states.
Why Work at Cascade?
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about what we do to create a welcoming environment at Cascade by visiting Culture and Belonging | Cascade Energy.
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. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
AI Usage During our Recruitment Process
We value doing the right thing and authenticity in our hiring process. All application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and assessments, must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools including Gemini, Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, other large language models or generative AI, Grammarly, and resume builders to assist is acceptable only when your personal experiences, voice, and descriptions of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications are accurately and meaningfully represented. Submission of work that is not your own or the use of AI impersonation or deepfake simulators during screening calls and videos will disqualify you from consideration.
AAP/EEO Statement
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.