Utility Program Manager

About This Opportunity
Cascade Energy delivers the Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) Energy Smart Industrial (ESI) program, which partners with public utilities across the Pacific Northwest to help industrial customers identify and implement energy efficiency improvements. We are seeking an ESI Program Manager.
The ESI Program Manager (PM) is responsible for leading a team of nine Program Delivery Managers (PDMs) - known in the program as Energy Smart Industrial Partners (ESIPs). Primary functions of ESI's PM include advising direct reports on topics including energy efficiency measure applications, measurement and verification (M&V) methods, program outreach, and utility and regulatory policies. The ESI PM is a key member of the program's leadership team and has significant responsibility for the program's implementation services. The ESI PM position reports to ESI's Director of Operations.
The ESI PM also manages ESI's Technical Service Provider (TSP) pool. Key responsibilities include structuring long term service agreements with several subcontractors, issuing statements of work for technical studies, reviewing and approving TSP deliverables, and managing monthly invoicing.

Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture

At Cascade Energy, we are intentionally building an AI-ready, future-focused workforce by attracting candidates who exemplify adaptability, continuous learning, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and integrity. Successful Cascadian's are curious and resilient professionals who embrace change and leverage emerging technologies to drive meaningful impact. As a company, Cascade Energy actively invests in artificial intelligence to enhance how we work, innovate, and grow, empowering our people to work smarter while staying deeply human-centered. By embedding AI into our tools, processes, and mindset, we create an environment where forward-thinking talent can thrive, continuously develop new skills, and help shape the future of energy and sustainability.


What You Will Be Doing
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Workload and quality control management

• Manage ESIP workload, track progress toward milestones on critical individual projects, and monitor overall performance of ESI contract deliverables.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated ESIP related outcomes, including technical challenges and shortfalls in performance.
• Partner with ESI's ESIPs, TSP subcontractors, quality control engineer and other stakeholders to ensure the team effectively delivers high-quality technical reports, presentations, and other deliverables.

Performance management

• Consistently deliver high quality program services that provide value to BPA, public utilities, and industrial end users.
• Meet and exceed ESI program annual energy savings goals and customer service standards.
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews and help establish development goals.
• Review timesheets and review and approve ESIP business expense accounts.
• Implement plans to improve program performance.

Training and mentoring

• Mentor ESIPs through day-to-day program implementation challenges.
• Contribute to the long-term planning for ESIP professional development.
• Evaluate training needs and manage training development and implementation.

Other Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction with utilities and end users.
• Develop a strong working relationship with Bonneville Power's Energy Efficiency staff.
• Serve as the liaison with utilities, vendors, and end users to resolve any conflict or challenges, as they arise.
• Represent Cascade as a subject matter expert, attend trade conferences, and participate as a guest panel member as needed.
• Complete all the above while maintaining Cascade's culture, promoting safety, and ensuring contractual compliance.

This is a full-time, exempt position preferably located within 45 miles of Cascade's offices in Oregon, Washington, Idaho , or California , with a willingness to travel regularly. Travel up to 10% is anticipated for this role.


Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• At least six years of project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or a related field.
• Direct experience with industrial processes and the mechanical systems commonly used in industry. Familiarity with core principles applied to achieve energy savings in these systems.
• Direct experience with utility demand-side management programs and measurement and verification methodologies they employ.

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

• Candidates with past ESI experience (e.g., ESIPs, TSPs, SEM implementers) or other DSM program experience strongly preferred. Management experience is not required, but a demonstrated interest and aptitude for leadership is a desired prerequisite.
• Engineering degree is not required, but a solid understanding of industrial energy efficiency and Measurement and Verification (M&V) methods are strongly 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.

Compensation & Benefits
The full salary range for this full-time, exempt/non-exempt position in Portland OR * is:
PM level II: $92,400 (min) - $115,500 (mid) - $138,600 (max)*
Senior PM: $115,500 (min) - $144,375 (mid) - $173,250 (max)*
*Salary in other locations will be geographically adjusted.
At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the full salary range for every role because we value clarity and equity. Our offers are thoughtfully determined based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, to ensure fairness. We aim to ensure consistency and integrity in every decision.


Our total rewards include competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security. We provide health, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution. Cascade is proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual cash performance bonuses, paid vacation and sick time, and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy. To further support wellbeing, we provide a $500 contribution that can be applied to an HAS, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

Application Process

We would appreciate a current resume with your application. We would also appreciate 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, 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.

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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.

Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade Energy has 14 offices throughout the US and employees in 30 states.


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 what we do to create a welcoming environment at Cascade by visiting Culture and Belonging | Cascade Energy.

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.

AI Usage During our Recruitment Process

We value doing the right thing and authenticity in our hiring process. All application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and assessments, must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools including Gemini, Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, other large language models or generative AI, Grammarly, and resume builders to assist is acceptable only when your personal experiences, voice, and descriptions of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications are accurately and meaningfully represented. Submission of work that is not your own or the use of AI impersonation or deepfake simulators during screening calls and videos will disqualify you from consideration.

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.