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Cascade Energy · 7 hours ago

BPA Utility Program Director

Portland, OR

Contract

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$144K/yr - $217K/yr

10+ years exp

Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency solutions, and they are seeking a Director of the BPA Energy Smart Industrial Program to lead impactful energy efficiency initiatives. The role involves guiding program operations, managing partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to utility customers.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and support cross functional ESI teams – creating clarity, accountability, and a culture of trust, learning, and recognition

Ensure high quality, on time, compliant delivery of program services – from onboarding new initiatives to verifying savings and meeting BPA reporting requirements

Strengthen key partnerships with BPA and regional organizations and others working to advance industrial energy efficiency

Manage program operations, budgets, margins, and performance metrics – ensuring financial health, operational excellence, and contract compliance

Champion continuous improvement – guiding teams in refining processes, elevating technical quality, and finding smarter ways to deliver value

Support development of new industrial energy efficiency measures – collaborating with technical experts, BPA staff, and SMEs to advance new opportunities for savings

Work with a diverse, talented, and fun team – sharing wins, supporting each other, and finding enjoyment and meaning in the work we do

Qualification

Program operations leadershipEnergy efficiency deliveryProject managementIndustrial consultingStaff leadershipEnergy programsBachelor's DegreeCoachingMentoringCross-team collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial), Business Administration, or a related technical or operational field

10+ years of experience leading program operations, energy efficiency delivery, industrial consulting, or technical services – ideally within utility, industrial, or regional energy efficiency environments

Significant experience working in industrial settings and with industrial clients, with a strong understanding of industrial processes, facility systems, customer needs, and the dynamics of utility and regional energy programs

Demonstrated experience in project management, operational leadership, and energy efficiency program delivery, with a proven ability to guide teams executing complex technical and programmatic services

Strong background in staff leadership and people development—including coaching, mentoring, and performance management—with a track record of fostering high-engagement team culture, psychological safety, and cross-team collaboration aligned with organizational values

Preferred

Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical or operational field

Knowledge of regional energy efficiency organizations and stakeholders, including utilities, BPA, NEEA, NW SEM Collaborative, and technical or industry associations