Job Description

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 OUTREACH MANAGER (ENERGY EFFICIENCY) who will be the main point of contact for the coordination of Utility-offered industrial energy efficiency programs and resources. The Outreach Manager will leverage their CA industrial network to proactively build and maintain relationships that lead to natural gas and electric efficiency project opportunities. The Program Outreach Manager 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
• 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, and a tuition reimbursement program.

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. Professional references will be requested from finalists.

• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Cascade Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cascade Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Cascade Energy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.

Cascade Energy is committed to a drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Cascade Energy follows the U.S. law that requires us to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. To this end, we use the E-Verify system provided by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.

Cascade Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Cascade, or (c) consistent with Cascade’s legal duty to furnish information.

Cascade Energy is committed to a drug-free workplace.

Cascade Energy follows the U.S. law that requires us to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. To this end, we use the E-Verify system provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Cascade Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Cascade, or (c) consistent with Cascade’s legal duty to furnish information.