Join the RHT Energy Team:
Southern Oregon-based RHT Energy is seeking an Industrial Energy Efficiency Account Manager to help manufacturers and agricultural businesses identify and implement energy-saving projects through the Energy Trust of Oregon Industrial & Agriculture Program. This unique role combines relationship management, technical consulting, energy engineering, and project development to help customers reduce operating costs and improve energy performance.
As a trusted advisor to industrial and agricultural customers, you will work directly with facility managers, business owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and industry organizations to identify opportunities for energy savings and guide projects from concept through completion.
This position is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys solving technical problems, building lasting relationships, and making a meaningful impact in local communities.
Location & Work Environment
- Territory: Jackson and Josephine Counties, with occasional travel elsewhere in Oregon.
- Travel: Approximately 25-35% local travel to customer facilities, meetings, and industry events. A personal vehicle is required.
- Work Arrangement: Home-office based with regular field visits to industrial and ag facilities.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $70,000-$130,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Our target hiring range is at or below the midpoint to support long-term growth and internal equity. All employees are eligible for profit sharing.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays plus one floating holiday annually
- Discretionary bonuses and profit sharing
- Professional association memberships
- Ongoing training and professional development support
About the Role
The Industrial Energy Efficiency Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for industrial and agricultural customers participating in the Industrial & Agriculture Program. This position combines customer engagement, project management, and technical analysis to help customers identify, develop, and complete energy-efficiency projects.
You will become a trusted resource for facilities seeking practical ways to reduce energy costs while improving operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Industry Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with manufacturing, agricultural, and irrigation customers throughout Southern Oregon.
- Serve as the primary customer contact for Industrial & Agriculture Program offerings.
- Conduct outreach to business owners, facility managers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and trade associations.
- Deliver presentations and educational sessions on energy-efficiency opportunities and incentive programs.
Project Development & Management
- Identify and develop energy-efficiency project opportunities with customers.
- Manage project pipelines, schedules, customer follow-up activities, documentation, incentive applications, and project completion deadlines.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, project processing, marketing, and program teams to provide an exceptional customer experience.
Technical Analysis
- Conduct energy analyses for industrial, agricultural, and irrigation systems.
- Review technical reports and engineering studies.
- Verify project installations and support project closeout activities.
- Develop expertise in industrial energy systems and energy-efficiency technologies.
Program Administration
- Maintain accurate project records within Salesforce and other program systems.
- Utilize Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, for collaboration and reporting.
Typical Systems You'll Work With
Experience with one or more of the following systems is valuable:
- Refrigeration systems
- HVAC equipment
- Compressed air systems
- Motors and variable frequency drives
- Boilers and steam systems
- Process heating systems
- Heat recovery technologies
- Fans and fan systems
- Pumps and pumping systems
- Irrigation equipment
- Industrial process equipment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, OR equivalent industrial, technical, utility, operations, maintenance, or consulting experience.
- Experience working with industrial customers, industrial operations, technical services, or account management.
- An energetic self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Physical ability to visit industrial facilities and walk on uneven terrain.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Energy efficiency program experience.
- Mechanical engineering experience.
- Manufacturing, food processing, wood products, or agricultural industry experience.
- Knowledge of industrial electricity and natural gas consumption drivers.
- Experience performing engineering calculations or technical evaluations.
- Familiarity with utility incentive programs or Energy Trust programs.
- Salesforce or CRM system experience.
What Success Looks Like
During your first year, you will:
- Develop strong relationships with key industrial and agricultural customers throughout Southern Oregon.
- Build and manage a healthy pipeline of energy-efficiency opportunities.
- Successfully guide projects from identification through completion.
- Become a trusted resource for contractors, facility managers, and business owners.
- Contribute meaningfully to Industrial & Agriculture Program participation and energy-savings goals.
Why Join RHT Energy?
At RHT Energy, you'll work directly with local businesses that drive Southern Oregon's economy, helping manufacturers and agricultural producers reduce costs, improve operations, and invest in their future through practical energy-efficiency solutions.
You'll build deep technical expertise and meaningful customer relationships in a flexible environment, as part of a collaborative team that values initiative, professionalism, and continuous learning.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RHT Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If this role excites you but you don't meet every qualification, please apply anyway; you may be the person we're looking for. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.