Lead Energy Engineer I: RCx & Efficiency Projects

Cascade Energy; New York (NY); Remote; USD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual cash performance bonuses

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible holiday policy

$500 contribution to HSA/FSA

Job summary

Cascade Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer I to lead high-profile energy projects, perform energy analysis, and mentor peers. You will engage with clients on-site, identify opportunities for energy efficiency, and develop feasible recommendations to improve performance in industrial and commercial facilities.

The role requires operation across multiple facilities, with about 20% travel. You will contribute to feasibility reports, support RCx initiatives, and stay current on utility programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or related field of study
• 5 – 8 years of engineering experience
• Expert 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 in energy efficiency in commercial and/or industrial facilities
• Experience doing retro-commissioning (RCx)
• Experience with Strategic Energy Management (SEM)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-profile energy projects, maintaining accountability and mentoring peers through technical discussions and work review.
• Quantify energy savings from system/equipment changes using established tools, spreadsheets, and accepted methodologies.
• Visit industrial facilities to understand operations, identify energy‑efficiency opportunities, provide recommendations, and uncover new work with existing/new clients.
• Present complex technical topics clearly to diverse audiences to build understanding and drive consensus.
• Collect/document performance data (including data logging), write energy‑efficiency project reports, and maintain expertise in utility programs and compliance requirements.

Skills

Project management

Energy efficiency

Data logging

Technical communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheet tools

Energy modeling software

Data-logging equipment

Job description

Cascade Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer I to lead high-profile energy projects, perform energy analysis, and mentor peers. You will engage with clients on-site, identify opportunities for energy efficiency, and develop feasible recommendations to improve performance in industrial and commercial facilities.

The role requires operation across multiple facilities, with about 20% travel. You will contribute to feasibility reports, support RCx initiatives, and stay current on utility programs and