Utility Program Manager

Utility Program Manager Cascade Energy, LLC - Issaquah, WA

Posted: 5/7/2026 - Expires: 6/7/2026

Job ID: 293400331

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Job Description

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 ESIs 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 programs leadership team and has significant responsibility for the programs implementation services. The ESI PM position reports to ESIs Director of Operations.

The ESI PM also manages ESIs 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 AIready, futurefocused 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 humancentered. By embedding AI into our tools, processes, and mindset, we create an environment where forwardthinking 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 ESIs 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 Powers 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 Cascades culture, promoting safety, and ensuring contractual compliance.

This is a full-time, exempt position preferably located within 45 miles of Cascades 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:

• Bachelors 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.

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.

Job Summary Company Details Company Cascade Energy, LLC Industry Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services Job Information Location Issaquah, WA Website Job Type Full Time Employee Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $92,400.00 - $173,250.00 /year Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All Cascade Energy, LLC jobs View similar jobs All issaquah, WA jobs