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 smart, measurable, and sustained ways.  We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals.  We specialize in energy efficiency program design and implementation; carbon tracking and report; scope 1,2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering; energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching.  Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives.  Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region.

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 DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.

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.

We are seeking a Program Delivery Manager (ESIP) who will represent Cascade Energy as the third-party contractor and is responsible for delivery of Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) multifaceted, large-scale Energy Smart Industrial (ESI) efficiency program in the Northwest. The PDM II (also known in the field as Energy Smart Industrial Partner, or ESIP) acts as the single point of contact for coordinating ESI program offerings and resources and assists electric utilities in representing the ESI program to industrial end users and facilitates the development and implementation of energy saving projects. The PDM II is a facilitator between the industrial participant, the local utility, and other stakeholders. The role integrates ESI’s program resource for each local utility, to help achieve their energy efficiency goals and objectives. This role also provides support to other ESI staff on areas of specific industry knowledge and expertise.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conduct field outreach and technical scoping studies sufficient to satisfy the programs industrial-sector energy savings goals
• Oversee projects through the implementation and M&V (measurement and verification) periods to ensure on-time deliverables that meet the programs 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 excellent communication between utilities, BPA, end users, vendors, and other ESI staff for all projects in the service territory
• Develop Technical Service Provider subcontractor scopes of work and ensure oversight and quality control of the final technical work products and reports
• Track participant and projects, including M&V planning, and baseline data analysis
• Conduct planning, administration, and evaluation of the program and its results

The person in this role will make occasional site visits to industrial facilities to identify, scope, assess, and M&V projects.  These site visits will require the use of appropriate PPE including, but not limited to steel-toe, leather boots, bump cap, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.  In-plant field work may also require work in climbing up staircases, ladders, etc.

This is a full-time, exempt position to be located preferably in Central Washington state (Yakima, Ellensburg, Tri Cities, Moses Lake). Travel to the Okanogan County area may require periodic 2-3 day overnight trips.  There will also be occasional trips to Portland, Walla Walla, and/or other parts of the ESI territory.  For this travel, you must have reliable transportation and a current/valid driver’s license.  Travel costs will be reimbursed at current Federal level.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field is strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relative experience
• High level knowledge and understanding of industrial facilities such as:  controlled-atmosphere apple storage, light manufacturing, refrigeration and food processing, chemical processing, timber processing, data centers, and water/wastewater industries.  This includes technical, process, and energy expertise with variable frequency drives, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC chiller plants, industrial controls, lighting, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to enter Federal and Department of Defense (DOD) facilities is required. (U.S. Citizen)

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

• Industrial plant management or system operation supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of energy project types and approaches.  This includes, but not limited to capital projects, low-cost and no-cost operational opportunities, Strategic Energy Management (SEM), Small Industrial (SI), or program offering types from other industrial energy efficiency programs.
• Familiarity with deployment and installation of data logging and/or power metering equipment.  This might include measurement of current (amps), true power(kW), pressure (psig), or other physical parameters.
• Familiarity with large district heating and cooling systems for large multi-building campuses.
• BS or MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is highly preferred

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.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 70% paid for dependents on HDHP plans and 85% paid for team member, 65% paid for dependents on PPO plans),  vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy. New for 2024 – we are excited to add an additional wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).

The salary range for this position in Central Washington state is $87,100 - $128,900. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.  

Please submit a current resume (PDF). We would also appreciate a letter of interest (PDF) describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. If you submit a letter, please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.

• 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.

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