Energy Efficiency Technician

At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement, dedicating ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel solutions to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals. Our specialties include energy efficiency program design and implementation, carbon tracking and reporting, Scope 1, 2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering, energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching. With a reputation for stellar, high-quality work, we serve clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies across North America, helping them achieve wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region.

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At Cascade Energy, we're actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world—integrating it into our tools, client engagements, and daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI multiplies the impact of both. Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient, embracing change, seeking smarter ways to create impact, and taking ownership of their growth. We embed AI into our work responsibly and human-centered, actively developing our people to deploy it creatively and confidently. We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise—and that future is being built here.

About the Role

We are seeking an Energy Efficiency Technician (Senior level considered). The Energy Efficiency Technician (EET) performs facility tune-ups at industrial sites and supports refrigeration operator coaching and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohorts. The EET works closely with engineering and SEM staff to identify energy-saving opportunities and guide customers toward implementation. This role provides refrigeration system operation expertise and requires knowledge of other energy-using subsystems. While the primary focus is on facilities with industrial refrigeration, the EET must also be knowledgeable about compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boilers.

Responsibilities

• Work with industrial plant managers, engineers, technicians, and service providers to perform energy efficiency tune-ups of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Identify and recommend energy-saving opportunities based on observations of condition, maintenance practices, and control strategies of industrial equipment, including refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boiler systems.
• Build trust with customers and guide them toward implementation of recommended energy-saving projects.
• Provide on-site and remote support to industrial customers and contractors for the installation of energy efficiency projects.
• Maintain a relationship with the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association, representing Cascade Energy and staying informed on emerging technologies and best practices in industrial refrigeration.
• Install data logging equipment, including power monitoring equipment, current transducers, and pressure transducers to verify equipment operations. Collect data from distributed control systems and local control systems.
• Deliver energy efficiency trainings at industrial sites.
• Support Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohorts by providing technical support in workshops and performing site visits to identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops for refrigeration operator cohorts for our Demand Side Management partners.
• Complete high-level Microsoft Excel analysis and report writing for utility energy efficiency programs.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in either Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, or Portland. Candidates must be near a major hub airport and/or a Cascade office. The role involves approximately 70% domestic travel, including multi-day trips up to one week at a time. Travel time is compensated. Employees may choose a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience (10+ years for Senior level) in industrial environments, including work with low-voltage systems, industrial SCADA systems, and subsystem controls.
• Active electrical license.
• Highly proficient with industrial refrigeration.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of industrial energy-using subsystems, including compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, and lighting.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Proficient in the use and calibration of mechanical and electrical measurement sensors.
• Highly knowledgeable of electrical codes and safety standards.
• Proficient with wiring and electrical hardware up to 480V.
• Familiarity with data logger troubleshooting and programming.
• Mastery of the basic principles of energy efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or equivalent (strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience (10+ years for Senior level) as a refrigeration operator, refrigerated facility maintenance manager, or refrigeration service technician (strongly preferred).
• Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience with steam and natural gas systems, including tuning burners, testing steam traps, and boiler efficiency testing (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience with process heat applications served by natural gas (highly desirable).

Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and values learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Health insurance (90% paid for team member, 70% for dependents on HDHP plans; 85% paid for team member, 65% for dependents on PPO plans).
• Vision insurance.
• FSA or HSA options with employer contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Annual cash performance bonus.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy.
• Wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $61,900 - $92,900 (annualized) for the standard level and $77,400 - $116,200 (annualized) for the Senior level. Final salary will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical location.