Sr. Energy Management Consultant
Apply NowCompany: Cascade Energy
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
About This Opportunity
We are seeking an Energy Management Consultant (Strategic Energy Management (SEM)) Senior SEM Coach I who is responsible for leading new SEM efforts for utilities and their commercial and industrial customers. This role is centered around a high level of customer engagement that deepens relationships and expands work from new and key clients. This role will also navigate complex issues and provide resolution. This SEM Coach II or Senior SEM Coach delivers training and services to clients while leading large, high stake and multi-faceted projects. This includes change management topics within SEM, energy information and its processes. From being a subject matter expert, to a key contributor to RFP's, to working closely with clients to propose, design, deliver and continuously improve our SEM efforts, this role also maintains expert knowledge of our Gazebo software and collaborates with our software team to enhance existing energy information systems.
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. Cascade is a SOC 2-certified environment and a federal contractor.
As Cascade continues to evolve and grow, we will expand our impact and reach through technology investments and product-driven solutions in both the corporate and the utility markets. While the corporate market offers strong growth potential, the utility market remains a core part of Cascade's business. We plan to build and grow software-driven innovation that expands both our corporate and utility offerings.
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 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.
What You Will Be Doing:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a preference for candidates located in New York State, but other geographical areas will be evaluated for proximity. Travel is expected to be approximately 15%-20% of the time for this role. Most travel will be day trips initially, with an occasional overnight trip as necessary.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, 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, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The salary range for the Sr. SEM Coach I in Albany, NY is $92,400 - $115,500/yr. However, the final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, and geographical location if different than the above.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume and 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 combine both into one PDF document.
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 reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.
Click here to join our Talent Community - it's the best way to keep up with and learn more about Cascade Energy! In occasional mailings, we'll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.
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.
We are seeking an Energy Management Consultant (Strategic Energy Management (SEM)) Senior SEM Coach I who is responsible for leading new SEM efforts for utilities and their commercial and industrial customers. This role is centered around a high level of customer engagement that deepens relationships and expands work from new and key clients. This role will also navigate complex issues and provide resolution. This SEM Coach II or Senior SEM Coach delivers training and services to clients while leading large, high stake and multi-faceted projects. This includes change management topics within SEM, energy information and its processes. From being a subject matter expert, to a key contributor to RFP's, to working closely with clients to propose, design, deliver and continuously improve our SEM efforts, this role also maintains expert knowledge of our Gazebo software and collaborates with our software team to enhance existing energy information systems.
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. Cascade is a SOC 2-certified environment and a federal contractor.
As Cascade continues to evolve and grow, we will expand our impact and reach through technology investments and product-driven solutions in both the corporate and the utility markets. While the corporate market offers strong growth potential, the utility market remains a core part of Cascade's business. We plan to build and grow software-driven innovation that expands both our corporate and utility offerings.
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 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.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Communicating and collaborating. Frequent communication with the Cascade internal team, SEM participants, and utility clients.
- Managing key client relationships.
- Working directly with clients at their locations to fully understand their equipment and operations.
- Facilitating energy management assessments. Engaging with clients to review and understand energy performance results, including outputs from energy intensity models.
- Delivering professional cohort training to clients, and track and report on results. Leading workshops and treasure hunts.
- Working with our Demand Side Management (DSM) program clients to propose, design, deliver, and continuously improve our SEM efforts targeted at commercial and industrial clients.
- Acting as the subject matter expert on the SEM team and providing mentoring to other members. Leading the continuous improvement in our SEM process, and introducing new SEM elements to our other work, such as facility tune-up work
- Partnering with our Gazebo software team to build SEM elements into our existing Energy Information and Energy Management systems.
- Acting as the subject matter expert and proposal lead for SEM business development
- Utilizing expert knowledge and understanding of the role and motivations of DSM clients. Involvement in the "R&D" aspects of SEM program design and implementation.
- Engaging with DSM managers and applying strong customer engagement skills. Gaining trust and staying abreast of status.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a preference for candidates located in New York State, but other geographical areas will be evaluated for proximity. Travel is expected to be approximately 15%-20% of the time for this role. Most travel will be day trips initially, with an occasional overnight trip as necessary.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
- B.S/B.A degree in business, engineering or other applicable fields, or equivalent combination of education and relative experience.
- 5 or more years of experience in SEM or relevant field
- Management of continuous improvement within the framework of CEE SEM Minimum Elements or other change management framework.
- Hands-on experience in commercial and/or industrial settings or with commercial and/or industrial clients.
- Previous experience with project management, management coaching and consulting
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
- Good communication skills are a must, and candidates must be willing, able, and enthusiastic about participating in our processes to perform well in this role and to grow Cascade SEM skills
- Master's degree is a plus
- Eagerness to work on a team with frequent interactions
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, 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, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The salary range for the Sr. SEM Coach I in Albany, NY is $92,400 - $115,500/yr. However, the final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, and geographical location if different than the above.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume and 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 combine both into 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., which includes OPT.
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 reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.
Click here to join our Talent Community - it's the best way to keep up with and learn more about Cascade Energy! In occasional mailings, we'll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.
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.