Senior Engineer I_Chicago Area

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13785101 About This Opportunity\ We are seeking a Senior Engineer I. In this role, you will engage with clients at a high level to assess their industrial operations, identify energy efficiency opportunities, and lead projects from data collection through feasibility analysis and reporting while building strong client relationships and mentoring peers along the way.\ Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture\ At Cascade Energy, were actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both.\ Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently. We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here come be a part of it!\ What You Will Be Doing\ Lead, manage, and direct high-profile projects, maintaining accountability for on-time performance, quality, and results\ Calculate energy savings for system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies\ Engage with clients at their industrial locations to understand their equipment and operations, identify energy efficiency opportunities, and provide recommendations\ Build and grow client relationships and identify opportunities for new work, while presenting complex technical issues clearly to diverse audiences\ Compose energy efficiency project reports and document performance through data collection from customer sources or installed data logging equipment\ Maintain expert knowledge of utility programs and compliance requirements, provide peer mentorship, and bring experience with custom programs across commercial and industrial projects\ This is a full-time, exempt position located in the Chicagoland Area (Hybrid). We are also open to candidates just outside the immediate area with a willingness to travel regularly within the customers service territory. Travel up to 20% annually is expected, with occasional day trips to customer sites or customer meetings.\ Qualifications\ Applicants for this role are required to have:\ Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a 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\ A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:\ Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities\ Ability to work both independently and in a team environment\ Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail\ Excellent communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders\ Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to achieve project results\ Experience with custom utility programs and working across both commercial and industrial project settings\ Experience mentoring other engineers\ 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 importance on learning and development. Reasonable ac ommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\ Compensation & Benefits\ The salary range for this full-time, exempt position in the Chicagoland Area, IL is $101,640 - $152,460. 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 HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.\ \ Application Process\ We would appreciate a curr